Standing together: Where There is Struggle,there is Hope. Peace & independence for Israelis&Palestinians,full equality for everyone in this land&true social, economic&environmental justice is possible

Standing Together is a progressive grassroots movement organizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel against the occupation and for peace, equality, and social justice. We know that the majority have far more in common than what sets us apart and only a tiny minority benefits from the status quo. The future we seek — peace and independence for Israelis and Palestinians, full equality for everyone in this land, and true social, economic, and environmental justice — is possible. To achieve it, we must stand together as a united front: Jewish and Palestinian, secular and religious, Mizrahi and Ashkenazi, rural and urban, and people of all genders and sexual orientations. As the largest Jewish-Arab grassroots movement in Israel, we are committed to creating an alternative to our existing reality by building the political power to make it happen.

Our Story

The current socio-political reality in Israel is unbearable. Unending occupation feeds violence, fear, and hatred between Israelis and Palestinians. Economic inequality is widening. Poverty is deepening. Israel’s Palestinian minority faces increasing discrimination. Women, Mizrahim, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, the elderly, and people with disabilities are marginalized socially, economically, and politically. Working people must labor for longer at stagnating wages while the cost of living continues to soar.

Rather than seriously address these problems, our political leaders use fear and racism to divide us. Instead of providing genuine security solutions, they deliver never-ending wars. Rather than serve the majority, they look out for the rich. Our government is increasingly disconnected and corrupt. Israeli society is in a deep crisis. 

Still, we find cause for hope. Most people want to live in a just and equal society. Our country is blossoming with promising initiatives: worker’s unions, anti-occupation campaigns, environmental movements, and so much more. 

These struggles inspire hope and help catalyze political change. However, as long as they remain disconnected, their power is limited. 

To build peace, equality, and social and climate justice, we need a mass movement. Currently, the Israeli left is dominated by professional NGOs, which despite their important work, can never become a political home for the masses. Meanwhile, Israel’s leftist political parties can no longer mobilize large sectors of the population. Many people want progressive change. They support peace and oppose the occupation; they support equality and oppose racism; they support social justice and oppose rule by wealth. They need a movement to unite them, inspire them to take action, and turn their solidarity into a powerful political force. 

Standing Together is this movement. We are building a shared home for all of us. We won’t erase our differences, but rather believe in building a true partnership based on shared interests. This is the meaning of Standing Together.

We envision a society that serves all of us and treats every person with dignity. A society that chooses peace, justice, and independence for Israelis and Palestinians, Jews and Arabs. A society in which we all enjoy real security, adequate housing, quality education, good healthcare, a liveable climate, a decent salary, and the ability to age with dignity. 

Such a society is possible – we’re already building it.

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Our Leadership

As a grassroots social movement, Standing Together's leadership is democratically elected. Every two years, movement members gather for a national convention to decide our broad strategies and national campaigns. Between conventions, the movement is guided by a National Coordinating Team – which is comprised of elected members and representatives from local chapters. The Secretariat is made up of 18 members of the National Coordinating Team who direct the movement's activities and guide the paid staff.