We are a diverse group of Southern California activists, both secular and from all religions, and including Palestinians, Arabs and Israelis, who have come together to further peace with justice in the Middle East. To that end, we have joined a Palestine-initiated campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel, similar to those applied to South Africa during the apartheid era, in order to bring an end to Israel's immoral and oppressive policies towards Palestinians both within Israel and throughout the Occupied Territories.
These non-violent measures should be maintained until Israel recognizes the Palestinian people's inalienable right to self-determination, and fully complies with international law by:
1. Ending its occupation and colonization of all Palestinian and Arab lands;
2. Recognizing the fundamental rights of the Indigenous Palestinian citizens of Israel to full equality and abolishing all laws and practices to the contrary; and
3. Respecting, protecting and implementing the rights of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and properties as stipulated in UN resolution 194.
We call upon all people of conscience to join us in a campaign
to impose embargoes and sanctions against Israel.
The coordinating committee of CEIA-SC is working to develop our BDS campaign. If you are interested in working with us, send an email to: info@ceia-sc.org