Working for Peace- TUFI and Peace Groups
The decades long conflict between Israelis and Palestinians remains one of the most talked about and contested issues on the international stage. Palestinians and Israeli’s are still being killed or wounded on a regular basis, both combatants and innocent civilians whilst many, especially but not exclusively on the Palestinian side, are living in poverty.
TUFI believes in the pressing need for a viable, contiguous Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders. This is not only essential for the Palestinian people, it is of crucial importance for Israel as it will never attain peace and security whilst the clear national aspirations of the Palestinians remain unfulfilled. Both Palestinians and Israelis have the right to live their lives without fear of violence and TUFI believes that British trade unionists should play their part to help them break the cycle of violence.
TUFI’s primary role is to encourage relations between British Trade Unions and their Israeli and Palestinian counterparts to strengthen the role they play in supporting peace and social justice in the region. However, we believe that trade unionists can play an active role to support those in the peace movement who are working in a consistently difficult atmosphere. We believe that constructive action to help those who are working for peace on both sides can make an important contribution in bringing an end to decades of suffering.
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