AMIGOS DE ISRAEL - CORDOBA (ARGENTINA)

 Jewish and Israeli psychologists say they are afraid to attend the 2026 American Psychological Association (APA) Convention after a coordinated political campaign was circulated through official APA channels urging attendees to wear keffiyehs, recite a scripted "Land and Genocide Acknowledgment" before professional presentations, and attend sessions promoting "Palestinian liberation."

The APA is the largest professional organization of psychologists in the United States, representing over 146,000 members. The "Land and Genocide Acknowledgment" presents deeply contested claims as established fact, denies the Jewish people's ancestral connection to Israel, and makes no mention of the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre, the hostages, or the ongoing trauma experienced by Jews worldwide. Jewish psychologists report feeling pressured to hide their identities, stay silent about October 7, 2023, or distance themselves from Israel simply to be accepted by their professional peers. A professional association dedicated to mental health must not become a space where Jewish members fear for their safety.

Sign the open letter and make your voice heard: The APA must act immediately to ensure that Jewish and Israeli psychologists can participate safely and fully in the 2026 Annual Convention! https://bit.ly/3RNGM4K