The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project (MRSCP)
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Mar 5, 2026
Rashida Tlaib’s historic resolution to recognize the Nakba
Please read this letter to North Carolina’s US Congressional Representatives from VJP leadership urging them…
San Francisco Library Censors Palestine
Demand the Reinstatement of the Wall + Response Exhibit Now! After four months of planning,…
2022.06.03: Rev. Mitri Raheb Speaks in Madison
Rev. Mitri Raheb from Bethlehem speaks about his new book The Politics of Persecution: Middle…
Save Masafer Yatta
change.org, 5 May 2020 Update: Israel’s High Court of Justice dismissed all the petitions against…
AIPAC is buying primary elections
Here we go again! Super PACs are trying to buy Democratic elections and taint the…
ENSURE ISRAEL NO LONGER DISCRIMINATES AGAINST AMERICAN CITIZENS
AJP Action calls on Secretary Blinken to demand Israel end the disparate treatment of American…
Israel on the Fourth Geneva Convention
The Israeli Supreme Court just ruled that the prohibition on forcible transfer in Article 49(1)…
High Court Justices Know Israel Won’t Face Sanctions Over Masafer Yatta Evictions
The decision was released on the eve of Independence Day, when the Jews celebrate the…
Palestinian Administrative Detainees Boycotting Court Proceedings
Read B’Tselem’s full paper on boycotting military courts Dear Friends, It’s a show the Israeli…
2022.04.26: Webinar on the Palestinian Solidarity Movement
Presented by the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions (ICAHD) and Mondoweiss. 12 noon Central Register…
2022.04.22: Earth Day!
In-person activities from 350 Madison Friday 5 pm on Library Mall Saturday 10 am at…
Carter Center backs six NGOs after ‘baseless’ terrorism ban by Israel
The New Arab, 07 April, 2022
2022.04.18: “Who Speaks for the Jews?” Series
6 pm Central Join IfNotNow and the Jewish Liberation Fund for this speaker series addressing…
2022.04.12: Webinar: The Israeli Military Detention System
11 am Central Palestinian Prisoners Day is April 17 and this month’s No Way to…
2022.04.09: Celebrate with Sister Cities International
Celebrate Palestinian Heritage and Culture with Sister Cities International 11 am Central Join Webinar
Chicago synagogue officially designates itself ‘anti-Zionist’
Arno Rosenfeld, The Forward, March 31, 2022
A New Random Quote
It is impossible to remain indifferent in the face of the horrific images from the…
Environmental Justice Has No Borders
A Call to the Environmental Justice Movement Sign the Pledge NDN Collective Israel violently forces…
2022.04.01: March is a month of resilience and bravery for the Palestinian people
As Americans Muslims for Palestine commemorates Land Day on March 30th, we concurrently remember the…
2022.04.09: The Power of Hope: Standing Together in Israel/Palestine
Alon-Lee Green with Hadash MKs Dov Khenin and Ayman Odeh on October 9, 2015 “Jews…
2022.03.30: Caging Childhood: Palestinian Children in Israeli Detention
8:30 pm Central Online Hosted by Defense for Children International-Palestine; Amnesty International; Canadians for Justice…
Navigating our Humanity: Ilan Pappé on the Four Lessons from Ukraine
Ilan Pappe, The Palestine Chronicle, March 4, 2022
Google, don’t punish your workers for standing with Palestinians!
Yesterday @latimes reported that @Google is punishing a worker who doesn't want her labor to…
On Watching Ukraine Through Palestinian Eyes
The rightful outpouring of support for Ukraine teaches us that the West can condemn occupation…
Justice for Palestine Cannot Wait: U.S. Military Funding to Israel with Anti-Palestinian Bill
Cat Knarr, US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, 10 Mar 2022 WASHINGTON, DC, March 10, 2022—House…
They think we Arabs are uncivilized?
Amer Zahr, YouTube, 8 March 2022 Amer Zahr is a Palestinian Arab American comedian, speaker,…
AIPAC Endorses Republicans Who Deny Biden’s Election Win
Critics say the endorsements endanger its declared bipartisanship and increase its association with the Republican…
The US supports illegal annexations by Israel and Morocco. Why the hypocrisy?
Peter Beinart, The Guardian, 10 Mar 2022
“In solidarity with the Palestinian detainees, I refuse to show up in court!”
Judge issues an arrest warrant against Israeli anti-Apartheid activist Neta Golan For Immediate Release For…
Demonstration on the anniversary of the Ibrahimi Mosque massacre
Human Rights Defenders تجمع المدافعين عن حقوق الانسان, February 25, 2022 Hebron, Palestine — The…
2022.03.05: AFRICaide International Women’s Day
More info & registration
A Palestinian shepherd peacefully resisted the Israeli occupation. And now he’s dead.
Ali Velshi, MSNBC, Jan. 22, 2022
Palestinian NGO “Terrorists” and Negev Protests
An Israeli soldier seen during an army raid on the Palestinian village of Burqa in…
Our Decision is Freedom — ‘No’ to Administrative Detention
Palestinian Administrative Detainees Declare Boycott of Israeli Military Courts Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights…
Between a Rising Tide and Apartheid: Palestinian Climate Vulnerability
Visualizing Palestine, 1/19/22 Systems of colonialism & militarism destroy both human rights + the environment.…
Increase in Online Racism and Incitement against Palestinians and Arabs
7amleh monitored the hate speech and incitement against Palestinians and Arabs in Hebrew on the…
2022.01.21: Just World podcast “The World From Palestine”!
Dear Friends– Happy Martin Luther King Day! I hope it finds you well. This week,…
#Palestine: Violations of Palestinian Digital Rights in 2021
The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media (7amleh), 2022-01-10 1,033 violations of Palestinian…
BREAKING: HISHAM WILL BE RELEASED IN FEBRUARY!
Jewish Voice for Peace, January 4, 2022 We are overjoyed that he will return to…
Urgent Letter to UN Concerning Detainee Hisham Abu Hawash
Ref: 61/2021 Date: 30 December 2021 Due to the serious deterioration in the health condition…
#HishamAbuHawash #FreeHisham
Health of Palestinian prisoner Hisham Abu Hawash deteriorates as he enters 135th day of hunger…
Join the #WetsuwetenResistance Pipeline Fight
The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project supports the efforts of the Wet’suwet’en nation to exercise their…
Statement on #StandWithThe6 by Madison-Rafah Sister City Project
Revised MRSCP Statement on #StandWithThe6
Vermonters for Justice in Palestine #StandWithThe6
Vermonters for Justice in Palestine, November 16, 2021 Our own Executive Director, Reverend Mark Davidson,…
Israel can monitor every telephone call in West Bank and Gaza, says intelligence source
Lubna Masarwa, Middle East Eye, 15 November 2021
Escalating surveillance calls for escalated action: #StandWiththe6
News broke today that NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware has been detected on phones of six Palestinian…
Israeli NSO’s Pegasus spyware used to hack Palestinian activists’ phones
Wow. @ronenbergman confirms that Israel rushed to classify the 6 Palestinian civil society orgs as…
Human Rights Groups: ‘Israel targeted us for one reason’
Yuval Abraham, +972 Magazine, October 25, 2021
#StandWithThe6 and Call Out Biden
Register for & share the Wednesday Power Half-Hour #StandWithThe6 Call-In to Call Out Biden Join…
Rep. Pocan Responds to Israeli Labels
Israel should rescind their blanket decision to label Palestinian civil rights organizations as terrorist groups.…
Action Guide for Israel’s Assault on Human Rights Defenders
US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, 22 Oct 2021 Earlier today, the Israeli Ministry of Defense…
Israel labels 6 Palestinian human rights organizations ‘terrorist’
If Mark Pocan is your representative, please contact his office and thank him, BUT request…
New Prime Minister, Same Human Rights Violations
Dear Friend, I am heavy, but hopeful. The last two weeks have been heartbreaking and…
No To Israel Joining the Visa Waiver Program
Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | August 27, 2021 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is…
When anti-Black and anti-Palestinian racism converge
Sahar F. Aziz, The New Arab, 23 Jul, 2021
Israeli forces raid DCIP office, confiscate computers and client files
Defense for Children Palestine, July 29, 2021
Israeli Prison Denies Release For Daughter’s Funeral
Addameer, July 13, 2021 On 12 July 2021, following several communications submitted to the Israeli…
Black-Palestine solidarity is making its way to Capitol Hill
Alex Kane, +972 Magazine, June 16, 2021
2021.06.14: Palestine/Israel: The Bombing is Over, The Occupation Continues
9 pm Central Presented by The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice and Economics…
2021.06.17: One People, Segregated IDs Premiere
12:30 pm Central Join Rabet for the premiere of our latest documentary, “One People, Segregated…
How a West Bank Trip Turned This Congressman Into One of Israel’s Strongest Critics
Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan tells Haaretz why he welcomes a new Israeli government, even one…
2021.06.04 Update: Candle Lit Vigil for Palestine
UW-Madison Students for Justice in Palestine UW Library Mall 8:30 PM Join us to mourn…
Fact Sheet: Palestinian Citizens of Israel
Palestinian citizens of Israel protesting the passage of the Jewish nation-state law. Tel Aviv, August…
“FREE PALESTINE RALLY” IN MILWAUKEE DRAWS DIVERSE CROWD
Sandra Whitehead, Wisconsin Muslim Journal, May 21, 2021
This Must End
Dr. Yasser Abu Jamei, American Friends Service Committee, May 13, 2021
Barbara Olson and Tsela Barr: Let’s stop funding Israel’s campaign of oppression
TSELA BARR AND BARB OLSON, The Cap Times, May 15, 2021
“Palestinians Do Indeed Exist”
Your Friday reminder to listen to our only Palestinian member of Congress, @RashidaTlaib, and remember…
2021.05.19: Webinar with Richard Forer on Israel/Palestine
7 pm Central Richard Forer will discuss his unique understanding of the hidden factors at…
Born Unequal Abroad
Understand how two people are treated differently by the Israeli government based solely on their…
2021.05.16-20: Virtual Delegation to Lifta: Commemorate the Nakba
With your guide Umar al-Ghubari Eyewitness Palestine To commemorate Nakba Day this year, we will…
2021.05.11: Virtual Delegation to Mesarvot: Israeli Military Refusers
With your guide Yuval Gal Cohen and our co-sponsors: Refuser Solidarity Network and OBJECTOR Impact…
National Lawyers Guild Urges Biden to Align US Israel-Palestine Policy With International Law
Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams, May 03, 2021
Human Rights Watch Documents Israeli Apartheid
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), April 27, 2021
BDS VIctory: Pomona College Students Divest from Occupation in Palestine
RE: BDS Victory: ASPC To Divest Funds From Occupation of Palestine Contact: Claremont Students for…
Help Boost the New Palestine Bill!
This week, Rep. Betty McCollum introduced H.R. 2590, the Palestinian Children and Families Act, a…
2021.04.17 & 24: “End US Support for Israeli Apartheid?” Parts 1 & 2
IsraelApartheidCon • April 17 and 24 at 11AM EDT • Register today! A major Israeli…
The Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism
Introduction The Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism Why the oldest hatred needs a new definition Jewish…
2021.04.14: Webinar: The Movement Will Not Be Censored
On Wednesday, April 14, join us for a powerhouse event on Palestine advocacy and how…
2021.03.16 Update: Rachel Corrie: Commemorating 18 Years
Madison-Rafah spokesperson starting at 46:23 Updates from the Rachel Corrie Foundation Registration link: http://bit.ly/2MHVjgC Livestream…
Engaging Palestine and Israel on International Law and Human Rights
The US should oppose unilateral annexations & demolitions. Israel should vaccinate all Palestinians.@RepRashida & I…
ICC launches Palestine war crimes probe
Maureen Clare Murphy, Electronic Intifada, 3 March 2021
2021.02.10: Jim Zogby Talks with Human Rights Advocate Issa Amro
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m CT In the months we…
About Suffering: A Massacre of the Innocents in Yemen
Kathy Kelly, The Progressive, January 19, 2021
Free Sami Huraini
Palestine Partners started this petition to United Nations Secretary General António Guterres and UN High…
Illinois faculty rejects efforts to suppress Palestinian freedom
OPEN LETTER, Mondoweiss, DECEMBER 23, 2020
Racism in Policing in the US
BLACK LIVES MATTER RESOURCES MRSCP supports the Black Lives Matter movement, both because of its…
Landmark Endorsement of Rep. Joaquin Castro for House Chair
Over 50 progressive organizations endorse Rep. Joaquin Castro for Chair of the House Foreign Affairs…
Rep. Mark Pocan on Gaza COVID-19 increase
Last month, Gaza experienced an 84% increase in COVID-19 cases. You know what would help…
Trump administration considers labeling top humanitarian groups ‘anti-Semitic’
Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Oxfam are included John Hudson, Washington Post, Oct. 21,…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Boycotts Yitzhak Rabin Event
Yesterday progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was headlined in the Palestine news-sphere as word came…
DNC Delegates Demand Apology from the Biden Campaign
Attacks on Palestinian-American Delegate Linda Sarsour After DNC delegate and Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour spoke…
Artists condemn Israeli raids on Palestinian cultural centres
Edward Said National Conservatory of Music (Ahdaf Soueif for PalFest) Massive Attack, Steve Coogan, Peter…
Faith Leaders Oppose F-35 Fighter Jets
Find inspiration and hope reading this full-page ad from the July 29 Wisconsin State Journal.…
Release Palestinian bodies for burial
Ahmad Erekat was unlawfully killed by Israeli occupation forces 24 days ago. His body, among…
Time’s Up Israel: Get Your Knee Off Palestine’s Neck
SAM BAHOUR, CounterPunch, July 16, 2020
2020.08.06: Lanterns for Peace
Join Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin virtually on August 6 at 7:30 PM for activism,…
