We Progressive Zionists offer the Palestinian people our heartfelt apology for the Nakba catastrophe that was inflicted upon you in the process of the creation of the State of Israel.

We atone for the role that our forebearers played in this historic injustice.

We sincerely repent for our transgressions: You were driven out of your homes and villages. You have been occupied and oppressed. You have been denied your identity as a people.

Traumatized by the epic tragedy of the Holocaust and desperate for a safe haven in our ancient homeland, we regrettably inflicted a calamity upon the Arabs of Palestine, both intentionally and by default.

We and our forebearers have sinned against you, and for too long, the following generations denied the truth.

We turned away from our own highest value of seeking justice. We ignored the Biblical command of loving our neighbor. We hardened our hearts to your suffering.

Now, as a first step towards making amends, we offer atonement for the wrongs that have been done and continue to be done. We fervently wish to turn a new leaf by recognizing the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for self-determination and freedom.

We hope this atonement will lead to a much-needed healing process for both sides.

Let us together find our common humanity as we fashion an agreement that will enable Israelis and Palestinians, Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Druze to live side-by-side in peace, safety, and prosperity.