RESOLUTION – EUJS and Israel

General Assembly – August 30, 2018 / Amended August 26, 2022/ Re-adopted: August 16, 2023

The European Union of Jewish Students believes:

1. EUJS defines itself as a zionist organization according to the following principles:

1.1 The right of the Jewish people to self-determination is inalienable. The right to self- determination is directly connected to historical and cultural, religious and communal ties to specific territory.

1.2 The Jewish people have a historical, cultural and religious tie to the land of Israel. This embodies the realization of the right to self- determination in this territory.

1.3 The right of the Palestinian people to self-determination is inalienable. The right to self- determination is directly connected to historical and cultural, religious and communal ties to specific territory.

1.4 In accordance with beliefs 1.1 through 1.3, the Two-State Solution remains the most viable way to achieve a national home for all involved.

1.5 The European Jewish student community holds diverse views on issues relating to Israel, and whereas Israel holds a special place within the hearts of the overwhelming majority of young European Jews, EUJS has a unique responsibility to understand and convey this diversity.

The European Union of Jewish Students resolves:

1. To endeavour to advance the prospects of peace between Israelis and Palestinians, supporting the work of grassroots and political organisations on the ground in order to break down barriers and spread a message of tolerance, reconciliation and acceptance.
2. To encourage exchanges between Israel and the Diaspora, working with other communal organisations to build understanding between European Jews and Israel.
3. To be a vocal ally and advocate of Israeli civil society organisations that share EUJS’ aims, and work alongside such bodies in order to protect and advance the rights of Israel’s minority groups, in accordance with its Proclamation of Independence.
4. To advocate for the defense and the advancement of democracy in Israel, supporting a strong civil society and an independent judiciary at its heart.
5. To avoid sharing platforms or engaging with Israeli far-right politicians representing ultra-nationalist and Kahanist parties.