The Middle East Study Group was organized in 2004 by a diverse group of people in central Contra Costa County who are concerned about the events in Palestine/Israel and the fact that the American public knows little about the facts on the ground.

Since billions of dollars of American tax dollars blindly support the policies of the Israeli government, it is imperative that US citizens receive information from both sides of the conflict.

The main purpose of the Group is to contribute to peace and justice in the Holy Land and the entire Middle East through the exchange of information as well as encouraging serious and honest discussions on these issues with a view to find peaceful settlements of these crises based on mutual respect and understanding. We share information, communicate with decision makers and the press and sponsor events that may lead to reconciliation of the 2 peoples who now inhabit the Holy Land.

Peace in the area cannot be won by military action but only by providing justice for the Palestinian people. We therefore oppose the American funding for illegal settlements and for arms that encourage aggressive actions. We also support actions that will lead to a nuclear free Middle East.