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Even the corpse of a single Israeli captive counts for more in Washington than the tens of thousands of slaughtered Palestinian children. โ Mouin Rabbani, Oct 04, 2025
UW-Madison Students for Justice in Palestine UW Library Mall 8:30 PM Join us to mourn the lives lost, show solidarity to the Palestinian people, and…
Israeli historian Ilan Pappรฉ: โlanguage is very important. The way you frame a situation can affect your chances of changing it..we should understand that Israel…
Why are these advanced fighters used against Palestinians? Manlio Dinucci, Global Research, May 19, 2021 Israeli Forces spokesman Zilberman announced the start of the bombing…
Palestinian citizens of Israel protesting the passage of the Jewish nation-state law. Tel Aviv, August 2018. (Photo: Reuters) Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU), March…
Sandra Whitehead, Wisconsin Muslim Journal, May 21, 2021
Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU) The Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU) is a non-profit organization that offers journalists facts, analysis, experts, and digital…
A ceasefire is a crucial first step to end the current violence. But this didn't just start 12 days ago. This is about decades of…
Fatoumata Ceesay, Madison365, May 17, 2021
Jason Breslow, NPR, May 19, 2021
Names of Palestinian Casualties as of May 16, 2021 Names of Palestinian Casualties as of May 16 Plaza at Trader Joes Monroe and Spooner Streets…
We need an immediate cease-fire @POTUS. I joined @hereandnow to explain why this isn't a conflict that started this month. This is about decades of…
This is the right decision. Over 200 Palestinians are deadโincluding 61 children. 10 people in Israelโ2 kidsโare dead. Homes, roads & news offices have been…
Al Jazeera, May 15, 2021 Phyllis Bennis, Institute for Policy Studies, joins us for the latest updates and analysis.
Click for Photos American Muslims for Palestine โ Milwaukee Rally to Defend Jerusalem and Palestine, May 12, 2021 “Over 1,000 people showed up for Wednesday’s…
Running Orders BY LENA KHALAF TUFFAHA They call us now, before they drop the bombs. The phone rings and someone who knows my first name…
Dr. Yasser Abu Jamei, American Friends Service Committee, May 13, 2021
And a Facebook video Reshaping Madison Together Event Occupation is a CRIME! Right now, near the 73rd anniversary of the Nakba and during Ramadan (Muslims’…
Jonathan Cook, Middle East Eye, 14 May 2021
Your Friday reminder to listen to our only Palestinian member of Congress, @RashidaTlaib, and remember that even if some folks donโt want to acknowledge Palestiniansโthey…
On A Public Affair Friday, May 14 at 12:30 pm, Esty Dinur will be speaking with Mazin Qumsiyeh about conditions in Palestine and Israel. Qumsiyeh…
In support of Palestinians under attack from the Israeli military and right-wing Jewish extremists. There are now more than 100 dead and 600 injured…
Note: The start time has changed to 3:30 pm. In light of the recent events in Jerusalem and the escalating fight to stop the forced…
Anadolu Agency, May 11, 2021
Agreed. We cannot just condemn rockets fired by Hamas and ignore Israel's state-sanctioned police violence against Palestiniansโincluding unlawful evictions, violent attacks on protestors & the…
Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Middle East Eye, 6 May 2021
7 pm Central Richard Forer will discuss his unique understanding of the hidden factors at the heart of the Israel-Palestine tragedy, especially the factors that…
Understand how two people are treated differently by the Israeli government based solely on their identity. This is one visual in a four-part series Visualizing…
Methodist Sabeel-Kairos Group (UK), 5th May 2021
Justice for All: To build a world where there is healthcare for all, we must denounce medical apartheid wherever it manifests.
Ban Killer Drones: Proliferation, Border Surveillance and Persecution of Whistleblower Daniel Hale 10:00 AM Central Featuring a panel with Chris Cole, longtime peace activist and…
With your guide Umar al-Ghubari Eyewitness Palestine To commemorate Nakba Day this year, we will be traveling virtually to Lifta to discuss the wider historical…
With your guide Yuval Gal Cohen and our co-sponsors: Refuser Solidarity Network and OBJECTOR Impact Project Eyewitness Palestine Mesarvot is a network of Israeli activists…
The Israeli police violence against Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah is completely unacceptable. The Israeli military is forcing hundreds of Palestinians out of their homes. US…
Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams, May 03, 2021
Useful Idiots, Apr 30, 2021 Friend-of-show Dr. Cornel West has been in the news a lot of late, and not always in a happy way.…
These past weeks have brought along a sea of change. Rep. Betty McCollum introduced the most progressive piece of legislation to date on the protection…
Deterioration of Living Condition For 4860 Fishermen and Workers in Associated Professions Ref: 45/2021 Date: 26 April 2021 Time: 10:30 GMT On Monday, 26 April…
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), April 27, 2021
Josie Shields-Stromsness, Middle East Childrenโs Alliance (MECA) Update for Madison Rafah Sister City Project BACKGROUND The economic situation in the Gaza Strip is deteriorating dramatically…
RE: BDS Victory: ASPC To Divest Funds From Occupation of Palestine Contact: Claremont Students for Justice in Palestine claremontcollegesjp@gmail.com We are pleased to announce that…
Middle East Eye, YouTube, Apr 23, 2021 Hundreds of far-right Israeli activists took to the streets of Jerusalem’s Old City on Thursday night chanting “death…
Orly Noy, +972 Magazine, April 24, 2021
JOSEPH KRAUSS, Associated Press, April 23, 2021
The Popular Chorus, June 2, 2020
This week, Rep. Betty McCollum introduced H.R. 2590, the Palestinian Children and Families Act, a landmark bill that seeks to prohibit our tax dollars being…
2 pm CT Join UNRWA USA, Mamaโs Palestinian Kitchen, and three celebrated culinary artists — Laila El-Haddad (Gaza Mom), Marcelle Afram (Shababi Chicken), and Noor…
IsraelApartheidCon • April 17 and 24 at 11AM EDT • Register today! A major Israeli human rights organization has declared apartheid is rampant both inside…
Introduction The Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism Why the oldest hatred needs a new definition Jewish Voice for Peace Statement Introduction We agree with the Jerusalem…
On Wednesday, April 14, join us for a powerhouse event on Palestine advocacy and how to push back against attacks on the movement. The panel…
Madison-Rafah spokesperson starting at 46:23 Updates from the Rachel Corrie Foundation Registration link: http://bit.ly/2MHVjgC Livestream link: https://youtu.be/hybPB0EZARQ Please mark your calendars for this year’s Rachel…
The US should oppose unilateral annexations & demolitions. Israel should vaccinate all Palestinians.@RepRashida & I are urging @SecBlinken to center international human rights & law…
Ali Harb, Middle East Eye, 11 March 2021
Maureen Clare Murphy, Electronic Intifada, 3 March 2021
EWISH VOICE FOR PEACE HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Mondoweiss, MARCH 1, 2021
The Madison-Rafah Marketplace is OPEN for the International Festival (2/27-3/5) and International Women’s Day (3/6)
Palestinian people are living under Israeli occupation. Israel should be giving Palestinian people the vaccines they need, just like they've given them to Israeli people.…
On this page, you will find information about the Open Shuhada Street campaign in 2021. Please go to our calendar page for events. Join the…
Folklore Village, Dodgeville, WI $20.00 An online embroidery workshop with textile artist Wafa Ghnaim Wednesday, March 10 5-7 PM Central Time Hosted over Zoom videoconferencing…
Opens 10 am Saturday, February 27 The International Festival usually takes place throughout Overture Center. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 International Festival is…
Middle East Childrenโs Alliance Webinar, 10 am CT Only $10 donation, REGISTER NOW! Join the Middle East Childrenโs Alliance in this unique opportunity to hear…
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m CT In the months we have been gathering weekly for Coffee & a Column, I…
US Congressman Andy Levin US Congressman Andy Levin has warned that anti-Semitism cannot be properly defeated without addressing Israel’s human rights abuses against Palestinians. Speaking…
10:00 am CST How will many Palestinians be spending their Valentineโs Day? For a lot of us in the UK, Valentineโs Day is a…
Masafer Yatta: A Palestinian community fighting for survival Masafer Yatta: A Palestinian community under pressure The Israeli army shooting that left Harun Abu Aram paralysed…
The Onion, January 27, 2021
People run following an explosion at the airport in Aden, Yemen, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed Cabinet landed on Wednesday, Dec. 30,…
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 โApartheidโ 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 Antรณnio Guterres and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Raโ. 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…