Twenty years later, peace remains an opportunity that has only partly been realized. Peace treaties have been signed with Egypt and Jordan, and a negotiating framework has been forged with the Palestinians. Yet violence, terrorism, and mutual distrust have been rekindled. The promise of peace and the peril of not achieving it have led Shalom Achshav to redouble its efforts. In March 1998 Shalom Achshav issued a new Officers' Letter with over 1,500 signatories.
Security is on the mind of every Israeli.
As their husbands, wives, and children move through Israeli society every moment of every day, security is the primary concern of the members of Shalom Achshav as well. This is why they work so hard for peace. They believe that peace is the only road to true security.