Legislation & Policy

Churches for Middle East Peace is the only ecumenical Christian peacemaking organization that engages directly in advocacy and education with the U.S. Congress.  The CMEP Board and Staff communicate with Senate and House offices on a regular basis to further the policy positions of the CMEP coalition, including  a peaceful resolution of conflicts and crises in the region, particularly a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, where Israel and Palestine live side-by-side within secure and recognized borders. CMEP's Washington office works together with church leaders, clergy and advocates around the country to amplify our message of support for constructive U.S. policies conducive to Middle East peace.

Here you can find information on all of CMEP's advocacy action.  Select a topic area at the right to begin.

Latest Statements and Letters

CMEP issued a statement on February 18 in response to the U.S. veto of a UN Security Council resolution condemning continued Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Click here to read the statement. 

CMEP issued a statement on February 2 calling on the U.S. not to block consideration of a proposed UN Security Council resolution on the Middle East. This was sent to several Obama Administration officials. Click here to view full statement.

CMEP comdemns bombing of Egyptian Church on New Year's Day. Click here to read the full statement.

CMEP sent a letter to Secretary Clinton on November 1 condemning the killing of Iraqi Christians.  To read the letter, click here.