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Resolution Number	Title		Legislative Action Taken	Abstract
1976-A044	Designate Good Friday Offering for the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East		Concurred As Amended	The 65th General Convention directs that the Good Friday Offering be sent for the work of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East and, as resources permit, to the Orthodox Churches.
1979-D089	Express Thankfulness for Israeli-Egyptian Peace Treaty		Concurred As Substituted	The 66th General Convention gives thanks for the signing of the 1979 Israeli-Egyptian Peace Treaty and expresses support for the establishment a free and independent Palestinian state which recognizes the State of Israel. It urges a solution that would guarantee free and secure access to Jerusalem.
1979-D148	Designate Holy Week Offering for Use in the Middle East		Concurred As Submitted	The 66th General Convention directs that the Good Friday or Holy Week Offering be sent to the Executive Council for the work of the Episcopal Church in the Middle East.
1982-B047	Call for Peace in the Middle East		Concurred As Amended	The 67th General Convention affirms the Camp David Accords; supports President Reagan for his peace initiatives; calls for settling disputes in the Middle East by negotiations and mutual recognition; and supports autonomy for the Palestinian people.
1985-B017	Oppose Moving the United States Embassy From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem		Concurred As Amended	The 68th General Convention expresses opposition to the movement of the US Embassy to Jerusalem until the status of Jerusalem is determined.
1985-D135	Increase Support for Refugees in the Diocese of Jerusalem		Concurred As Substituted and Amended	The 68th General Convention calls the Church to increase support for the Anglican Province of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East.
1988-D021	Call for Release of Hostages Held by Terrorist Groups		Concurred As Submitted	The 69th General Convention asks the UN Secretary General to convey an urgent plea for the release of Terry Waite and other hostages held by terrorist groups.

1988-D053	Affirm Goals of Justice, Peace and Reconciliation for Israelis and Palestinians		Concurred As Substituted and Amended	The 69th General Convention affirms the right of the State of Israel to secure borders and the right of Palestinians to establish their own state. It commits itself to continued prayer for peace.
1988-D119	Urge Financial Relief of and Interest in the Diocese of Jerusalem		Concurred As Submitted	The 69th General Convention urges dioceses to respond generously to the special appeal for the Diocese of Jerusalem and encourages them to take an active interest in the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the Diocese of Jerusalem.
1988-D176	Express Pain and Prayers Concerning Hostilities With Iran		Concurred As Amended	The 69th General Convention offers prayers for the citizens of Iran and for protection of all military personnel in the Persian Gulf and urges increased peacemaking efforts.
1991-A147	Support a Two-state Solution for Israel and the Palestinian People		Concurred As Substituted and Amended	The 70th General Convention supports the existence of Israel as a sovereign state. It calls upon the U.S. government to assist in the creation of a Palestinian State and to assist Israel in securing the human rights of indigenous Arabs within Israel.
1991-A149	Urge a Full Accounting of the Use of Foreign Aid in the Middle East		Concurred As Substituted	The 70th General Convention calls on the U.S. government to develop a plan for reducing the amount of military arms in the Middle East. It request an accounting of all Military assistance and that no assistance be used for relocation or settlement of populations.
1991-A150	Support an Anglican Presence in the Middle East		Concurred As Substituted and Amended	The 70th General Convention expresses concern for the health of the Christian community in Jerusalem and calls for interfaith dialoge and cultural tolerance.
1991-A164	Commend the Presiding Bishop's Response to the Persian Gulf War		Concurred As Substituted and Amended	The 70th General Convention commends the Presiding Bishop for statement and actions relating to the Persian Gulf crisis.
1991-B011	Urge Awareness of Anglican Primates' Statement on the Middle East		Concurred As Amended	The 70th General Convention urges each diocese to make its people aware of the Statement on the Middle East from the Anglican Primates Meeting, April 1991.

1991-D007	Urge Study on Long-term Support for Church in Middle East		Concurred As Submitted	The 70th General Convention urges the Presiding Bishop to consult with the President-Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East to determine long-term support for that Province.
1991-D008	Urge a Peaceful Resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict		Concurred As Substituted and Amended	The 70th General Convention reaffirms the existence of the State of Israel and its right to secure borders; commits to continued prayer for justice, peace and reconciliation for Israelis and Palestinians; urges the President and Congress to require the Israeli government to account for all U.S. aid and urges dioceses to take an active interest in Middle East events.
1991-D122	Distinguish Between Criticism of Israeli Policy and Expression of Anti-Jewish Prejudice		Concurred As Submitted	The 70th General Convention distinguishes between legitimate criticisms of the Israeli government and anti-Jewish prejudice, and denounces expressions of anti-Semitism.
1991-D130	Affirm Commitment to Religious Liberty in Middle East		Concurred As Amended	The 70th General Convention declares its commitment to religious freedom and extends to all Christians in the Middle East and Islamic world its commitment to prayer and action on their behalf.
1991-D186	Express Concern Over Weapons in the Middle East and Call for Arms Controls		Concurred As Submitted	The 70th General Convention renounces the reintroduction of weapons into the Middle East and calls upon the U.S. government to restrict international arms sales.
1991-D199	On the Topic of Sanctions on Iraq		Rejected	The 70th General Convention rejects the resolution calling upon the United Nations to lift sanctions on Iraq.
1991-D200	Commend the Protection of Kurds and Shi'ites in Iraq		Concurred As Submitted	The 70th General Convention commends the troops who provided the humanitarian relief and protection that allowed for the return of Kurds to their homeland in Iraq and calls upon the UN to ensure protection of Kurds and Shiites.
1991-D201	Commend the Church's Continuing Efforts to Provide Relief in the Persian Gulf		Concurred As Submitted	The 70th General Convention commends dioceses and congregations of the Church for the generous response to the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief emergency relief appeal.

1991-D202	Call to End Trials of Alleged Collaborators Against Kuwait		Concurred As Submitted	The 70th General Convention calls upon of the UN to pressure the government of Kuwait to stop secret trials and punitive measures against Palestinians and Kuwaitis.
1991-D203	Call to Release Assets of Refugees of the Gulf Crisis		Concurred As Submitted	The 70th General Convention calls upon the UN to pressure the governments of Iraq and Kuwait to release financial assets of Palestinians and refugees of the Gulf crisis.
1994-A102	Urge Congregations Into Conversations With Jews and Muslims		Concurred As Amended	The 71st General Convention urges congregations to enter into conversations with Jews and Muslims to develop mutual understanding and to discuss their concerns with regard to the Middle East and the future status of Jerusalem.
1994-A103	Affirm 1993 Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles		Concurred As Amended	The 71st General Convention affirms the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles signed in 1993. It urges the U.S. government to use a single standard of justice in its diplomatic efforts and to condition foreign aid on the renunciation of violence.
1994-D065	Recognize Illegality of Israeli Settlements in Gaza and the West Bank		Concurred As Amended	The 71st General Convention recognizes that Israeli settlements in the occupied territories are illegal under international law and calls upon the U.S. government to use foreign aid to discourage settlement activity. It commends the leadership of Yitzhak Rabin and Yasir Arafat.
1997-A107	Recognize Jerusalem as the Capital of Both Israel and Palestine		Concurred As Substituted and Amended	The 72nd General Convention acknowledges the historic presence of Jews, Palestinian Christians and Muslims in Jerusalem, recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of both Israel and Palestine and urges US support for justice for Palestinians and security for Israel.
1997-D116	Express Gratitude for Forum on Peace in the Middle East		Adopted	The House of Deputies expresses gratitude to the leaders of a forum on peace in the Middle East.
2000-B016	Affirm Refugee Rights of Palestinians and Israelis		Concurred as Amended	The 73rd General Convention affirms the rights of Palestinians and Israelis to self-determination, independence, and sovereignty, and further affirms the right of return and restitution for Palestinians.

2000-C027	Urge UN and U.S. to Lift Economic Sanctions Against Iraq		Concurred as Amended	The 73rd General Convention urges the UN Security Council and the U.S. to lift economic sanctions against Iraq on normal trade in civilian goods.
2003-D002	On the Topic of an International Peace Zone for the Jerusalem Area		Rejected	The 74th General Convention rejects a resolution to urge the United Nations to establish an International Peace Zone for the Jerusalem area.
2003-D008	Urge Israel to End Policy of Demolition of Palestinian Homes		Concurred as Amended	The 74th General Convention calls upon the President and the U.S. government to urge Israel to end its policy of the demolition of Palestinian homes.
2003-D081	Oppose Construction of the Israeli Security Wall		Concurred as Amended	The 74th General Convention supports U.S. leaders' ongoing questioning of the construction of the Israeli security wall.
2006-D019	Acknowledge Concern for Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan		Concurred as Amended	The 75th General Convention prays for service personnel, workers, those working for peace, the Episcopal chaplains, and the people of Iraq and Afghanistan who are affected by the wars in those countries.
2006-D020	Oppose the War in Iraq and Support Nonviolent Means to Ending Conflict		Concurred as Amended	The 75th General Convention calls for the US to end its war in Iraq; to take a series of steps in nonviolent education; to develop liturgies to be use in a time of war; to honor those who serve; and to oppose the continuation of the war.
Resolution Number	Title		Legislative Action Taken	Abstract