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145 of the 193 UN member states recognize Palestinian statehood, including 9 of the G20 and 10 of the 27 EU countries. ― Joel Beinin, Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus, Stanford University, Jun 1, 2024
One of our members is personally acquainted with these people and provides the following update. Please sign the petition below and consider donating to help…
Kathy Kelly, The Progressive, January 19, 2021
The Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) invites you to attend “Apartheid” Between the Jordan River & the Mediterranean Sea Thursday, January 21st 1:30-3:00pm EST…
Palestine Partners started this petition to United Nations Secretary General António Guterres and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’. Palestinian human rights activist…
Help Harun Abu Aram Heal Rebuilding Alliance is organizing this fundraiser and will be working with the family to meet their needs. They are a…
Help Harun Abu Aram Heal Rebuilding Alliance is organizing this fundraiser and will be working with the family to meet their needs. They are a…
OPEN LETTER, Mondoweiss, DECEMBER 23, 2020
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, December 27, 2020 Three Palestinian civilians, including a child, were wounded and many civilian buildings were damaged due to IOF…
As 2020 comes to a close, we are writing to ask for your end-of-year contribution to two great efforts: one for Rafah and the other…
BLACK LIVES MATTER RESOURCES MRSCP supports the Black Lives Matter movement, both because of its inherent demand for justice and also because of the similarities…
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Establish Sisterhood Cities Between Dayton, OH and Salfit, Palestine While they have been focusing on local support in Dayton, they are now also looking for…
Tsela Barr and Jeff Spitzer-Resnick, The Cap Times, Dec 4, 2020
Dear Friends, Last year at this time my friend Laila was visiting the US, bringing the fabulously beautiful hand embroidered work of Women in Hebron…
This week Pompeo broke with longstanding U.S. policy and visited illegal Israeli settlements. On his trip, he made several announcements, including that the State Department…
Over 50 progressive organizations endorse Rep. Joaquin Castro for Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC). At the end of November, Democratic House members…
Well, this is interesting. From State's readout on @SecPompeo visit to a settlement in occupied West Bank: "The Secretary’s visit highlights US government support of…
November 13, 2020 I’m writing with some urgent news from East Jerusalem that hits very close to home – we’ve just received word that new…
Our online store, Madison-Rafah Marketplace, has added crafts to our olive oil sales. We offer ceramics, embroidery, jewelry, kufiyas, woodcrafts, and calendars. For the month…
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR), Ref: 115/2020, 02 November 2020
Adalah Justice Project, October 29, 2020 Today is the anniversary of the 1956 massacre at Kafr Qasim. Kafr Qasim is one of hundreds of Palestinian…
Last month, Gaza experienced an 84% increase in COVID-19 cases. You know what would help Palestine & Israel? If @SecPompeo immediately released humanitarian aid &…
Dear Members and Friends of MRSCP, Mark your calendars for the upcoming Madison Fair Trade Holiday Festival, which has gone virtual this year due to…
B’Tselem, 19 October 2020
Yesterday progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was headlined in the Palestine news-sphere as word came out about her speaking at a Peace Now event memorializing…
Announcing the First-Ever Nationwide Virtual Gaza 5K + Digital Festival Art Auction! Everyone’s mental health is being tested as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Did you know that food giant General Mills is manufacturing Pillsbury products on stolen Palestinian land? That is not OK. The Pillsbury factory is located…
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR), Ref: 85/2020, 02 September 2020
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR), Ref: 75/2020, 17 August 2020
Amira Hass, Haaretz, 03/08/2020 Next Monday the justices of the High Court of Justice will discuss the State of Israel’s demand to destroy eight Palestinian…
Find inspiration and hope reading this full-page ad from the July 29 Wisconsin State Journal. In an expression of moral solidarity, 39 leaders of local…
July 27, 2020 July 27, 2020, New York – Students asked New York’s Appellate Court on Friday to reject an effort by Fordham University to…
American Jews playing klezmer in front of House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi’s home in San Francisco to demand she take action against annexation. Over the past…
Date: 23 July 2020 Time: 09 30 GMT On Wednesday, 22 July 2020, Israeli occupation forces (IOF) raided Yabous Cultural Centre and Edward Said National…
YUMNA PATEL, Mondoweiss, JULY 20, 2020
Ahmad Erekat was unlawfully killed by Israeli occupation forces 24 days ago. His body, among those of 63 other slain Palestinians, is still being held…
Join Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin virtually on August 6 at 7:30 PM for activism, sing-along, and live lantern launch. This will be live streamed…
JULY 27 Pandemic and the Creative Response: How can art pave the way for justice? In recent weeks, we’ve witnessed a global cry for justice…
Institute for Palestine Studies, July 14, 2020 Recent police violence in the US has sparked anti-racism protests around the world and ignited a discussion of…
Oscar Rennebohm Park, Madison 6 pm Vegan Food by JustVeggies 7 pm Community Education 8 pm Vigil Vigil for all Black Lives lost to white…
A virtual summit on building a united racial justice movement from the U.S. to Palestine Eyewitness Palestine (formerly Interfaith Peace-Builders) JOIN US July 18 for…
For decades I argued for separation between Israelis and Palestinians. Now, I can imagine a Jewish home in an equal state. Israeli soldiers interacting in…
The Palestinian Human Rights Organizations Council renews the call for targeted sanctions Palestinian Human Rights Organizations Council, BDS National Committee, July 1, 2020 Israel’s extremist…
Israel's annexation of occupied territory would be a disaster for international law, self-determination, freedom and equality. I stand with @AOC and House progressives. We cannot…
Congressman, @repmarkpocan just issued a statement on Israeli annexation: "Congress must put conditions on U.S. funding to Israel to demonstrate opposition to annexation and the…
This letter, signed by more than 100 progressive, anti-war, and faith-based U.S. organizations, urges presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden (and Donald Trump) to adopt a…
Saturday, June 27 Local Letter Campaign to End Violence Against Black People 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT Damita Brown, Restorative Justice Director for the…
Poor People’s Campaign Sat: 9 am and 5 pm Central Sun: 5 pm Central Information Registration The Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on…
Madison Juneteenth Rally Olin Park, 1156 Olin-Turville Ct Madison [Map] 12 Noon – 7 pm Juneteenth events are being held this year all across the…
Rebuilding Alliance GlobalGiving’s World Refugee Week Campaign is starting Monday, June 15th, at 9am Eastern / 6am Pacific time and Palestinian refugees are included in…
NADA ELIA, Mondoweiss, JUNE 8, 2020
In keeping with the times, we are now offering Palestinian Olive Oil and Donation and Membership services at the Madison-Rafah Marketplace, a secure online store.…
Meretz MK, Joint List leader says move would create ‘apartheid’; Sanders sends video message; police forcefully detain photojournalist covering event, arrest 4 demonstrators JACOB MAGID,…
“Existence is Resistance”
Nidal Al-Azraq & Zena Agha on Water as a Public Health Issue Palestine Under COVID-19 & Policies of Occupation Thank you for joining our this special…
Massachusetts Peace Action, 5/11/20 Screening of a one-hour summary of the 4-part Al Jazeera investigative report that was never allowed to air, followed by Q&A.…
Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC), 5/11/20 #KeyToJustice Webinar – May 14, 4 PM Palestine time: Rafeef Ziadah, Marta Ill and Rey Perez Asis will discuss…
ICYMI: British politicians are making it clear that there will be consequences for the Israeli government if it chooses to proceed with annexation. what you…
If Not Now, 5/1/20
If Not Now, 4/30/20
If Not Now, 4/29/20
If Not Now, 4/28/20
If Not Now, 4/27/20
4/27/20 Since the Coronavirus crisis began, IfNotNow has focused most of our movement’s resources on supporting the millions of Palestinian people trapped in Gaza, a…
The possibility of further Israeli annexation of occupied territories has received legitimacy from the Israeli government, pushing even further into the abyss the slight possibility…
Ref: 36/2020 Date: 14 April 2020 Time: 10:00 GMT Second Appeal in COVID-19 Crisis PCHR Calls for Immediate Release of Minors, Women, Patients and…
Register for this Webinar Here This webinar is part of a series of virtual events to raise funds for the Let’s Get Free 2020 Program.…
Recorded on WORT 89.9 FM A Public Affair with host Esty Dinur: WORT website • SoundCloud • Facebook • Twitter Tarek Abuata grew up in…
DONATE! Here are three good options for sending medical relief to Palestine and Gaza: Rebuilding Alliance has a matching grant deadline of midnight EST on…
Social Justice Event Collective, March 5, 2020 Please join us for a film webinar on March 28th, 2020 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time for the…
Workers wearing protective gear spray disinfectant as a precaution against the coronavirus, at the main market in Gaza City, Thursday, March 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Adel…
If Not Now, March 20,2020 We have an opportunity to save thousands of lives — if we act now. As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps our…
US FUNDS AND EQUIPMENT USED TO DISPLACE COMMUNITIES IN THE OCCUPIED WEST BANK J Street, March 16, 2020 J Street welcomes a groundbreaking congressional letter…
This event with Tarek Abuata has been cancelled by coronavirus precautions. You can still listen to an interview with Tarek from Gaza on WORT 89.9…
06 Mar 2020 Case is Part of Broader Assault on Human Rights Defenders March 6, 2020, Washington, DC – Last night, the US Campaign for…
This is a new group in the LaCrosse area that is becoming more active on Palestinian issues. Please consider signing and circulating this petition. COULEE…
Available for a limited time! Can you help put us over the top? Dear Friends, We are happy to report that we are less than…
Israeli elections were the primary reason for increasing incitement against Arabs Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media, 27th Feb 2020 – One violent…