An Open Letter to Members of the American Physical Society and the Israel Physical Society

Dear Colleagues,

We have received substantial input from members of our two societies and the broader physics community. In addition, we recognize our deep and long-standing connections with the IPS.

We, the APS Board Executive Committee, absolutely condemn the horrific terrorist attacks by Hamas on 7 October 2023 and their continuing detainment of hostages. We grieve for the victims and can only imagine the suffering of their loved ones.

We stand against all terrorism and attacks on civilians. We mourn the loss of Palestinian and Israeli lives and hope for a rapid resolution to the violence and a swift return of hostages.

We reëxpress our grief for the victims of these atrocities and remain steadfast in our support for the human rights of all people, everywhere. We decry violations of those rights and systematic hatred in any form. APS has long supported these fundamental principles that are core to our values.

APS Board Executive Committee

Robert Rosner, APS President
Young-Kee Kim, APS President-Elect
John Doyle, APS Vice President
Frances Hellman, APS Past President
David Seiler, APS Treasurer
Robert McKeown, Speaker of the APS Council
Randall Kamien, APS Editor in Chief
Jonathan Bagger, APS Chief Executive Officer