SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025

Weekend Reading

AFSC’s team in Gaza helped construct a new gathering hall for community members in Khan Younis. Watch the video.

Hi Friend,

After facing two years of genocide, Palestinians in Gaza are working to rebuild amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Although a ceasefire was declared in October, Israel has continued to kill Palestinians and obstruct humanitarian aid. Most hospitals remain closed, and 90% of buildings are uninhabitable.  

Thanks to your support, AFSC recently funded the construction of a new gathering hall in Gaza. This new community space gives displaced Palestinians a safe place to learn, organize, and heal together. It is a place where people can experience moments of normalcy amid the ongoing crisis. Read more from AFSC's Firas.

TAKE ACTION

Tell Congress: Stop murders at sea 

The U.S. military has been bombing boats in the Caribbean and Pacific. At least 87 people are dead. Now Congress is investigating whether at least one of these attacks was a war crime. But here’s the bigger truth: ALL of these attacks are crimes. Congress never authorized military force. These are murders. Next week, the House votes on a war powers resolution. Tell your representatives: Vote YES to stop the killing and prevent another endless war.

JOIN US

Third Tuesdays: Protect, Resist, and Build with AFSC (Dec. 16, 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT)  

In this month’s Third Tuesday webinar, we’ll look back at the challenges and successes of the past year. We’ll celebrate the concrete ways we’ve been able to protect our communities, resist authoritarianism, and build a better world. We'll also explore ways we can take action and sustain momentum as we head into 2026. Register now.    

RESOURCE

Know Your Rights 

Do you know what to do when you encounter ICE agents in your home, workplace, or community? It’s important for all of us to be informed. These resources, prepared by AFSC staff, can help you, your friends, neighbors, and others protect our rights.  

MAKE A GIFT

Help us build a more just and peaceful world 

Your generous donation helps deliver humanitarian aid, supports migrants and refugees, and equips communities worldwide to address the root causes of poverty and injustice.   

Special thanks to our monthly donors, our Partners for Peace, for their ongoing support to make all our work possible.

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