Defending Jewish communities. Promoting human dignity. Opposing terrorism.
OZJF is committed to supporting the Jewish people in their ongoing fight against religious intolerance. We advocate for the sanctity of all human life while taking a firm stand against terrorist groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and any others that threaten peace and security.
We are reclaiming Zionism as a movement for justice, truth, and peace. In an age of rising antisemitism and misinformation, we believe in actively occupying the space of discourse with historical facts and moral clarity. Occupy Zionism is our call to action—to stand up boldly for Jewish dignity and to dismantle the lies that fuel hate.
At OZJF, we believe in the inherent value and dignity of every human life. We mourn all innocent victims of violence and terrorism and strive to uphold ethical principles rooted in compassion, truth, and humanity. Our commitment to justice does not come at the expense of our compassion—it demands it.
We firmly advocate for the dismantling of terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah. These groups have been officially designated as terrorist organizations by the United States, European Union, Canada, and many others. Their actions not only threaten Israeli and Jewish lives but also endanger the lives and futures of the very civilians they claim to represent. Terrorism has no place in a just and peaceful world.
The Jewish people have endured centuries of persecution and marginalization. Today, we stand united against the rise of antisemitism in all its forms. OZJF is dedicated to ensuring that Jewish communities—whether in Israel, the U.S., Europe, or around the world—can live in peace, dignity, and safety. We will not be silent in the face of hate.
To learn how you can help or get involved, email us at [email protected].
Before the modern State of Israel (1948–present), Gaza was governed by the British Mandate (1917–1948), not a Palestinian State. Before the British, the Ottoman Empire ruled for 400 years (1517–1917), not a Palestinian State. Prior to that, the region was controlled by the Mamluk Sultanate (1260–1517), the Ayyubid Sultanate (1171–1260), and the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem (1099–1291)—none of which constituted a Palestinian State.
The Fatimid Caliphate (969–1099), Abbasid Caliphate (750–969), Umayyad Caliphate (661–750), and Rashidun Caliphate (636–661) also ruled Gaza after it was taken from the Byzantine Empire (395–636 CE). The Romans controlled the land before that (63 BCE–395 CE), preceded by the Herodian Dynasty and the Hasmonean Kingdom (140–37 BCE).
Gaza was previously governed by the Seleucid Empire (312–140 BCE), the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–200 BCE), and Alexander the Great’s empire (332–323 BCE), all before the rise of the Achaemenid Persian Empire (539–332 BCE) and the Neo-Babylonian Empire (609–539 BCE). The Assyrian Empire (722–609 BCE) conquered the land after the fall of the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah (930–586 BCE), which had followed the United Kingdom of Israel (c. 1050–930 BCE), settled by the twelve tribes of Israel. Earlier still, the region was made up of Canaanite city-states (~3000–1500 BCE).
For thousands of years, Gaza was ruled by Egyptians, Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Islamic Caliphates, Crusaders, Ottomans, and the British. It has been many things—but never a Palestinian State.
In 2006, the people of Gaza voted Hamas into power. After assuming control, Hamas canceled elections and remains in power. Recent polling indicates strong support for Hamas among the population. Despite the ongoing loss of civilian life, Hamas refuses to surrender—a decision that continues to endanger lives in Gaza.