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This Must End
Dr. Yasser Abu Jamei, American Friends Service Committee, May 13, 2021
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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
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“Palestinians Do Indeed Exist”
Your Friday reminder to listen to our only Palestinian member of Congress, @RashidaTlaib, and remember…
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A Nightmare of Terror Across the Landscape of Palestine
As Israeli lynch mobs roam the streets attacking Palestinians, and as Israeli war planes drop…
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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…
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Born Unequal Abroad
Understand how two people are treated differently by the Israeli government based solely on their…
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Methodists Divest from Caterpillar citing Palestinian Evictions
Methodist Sabeel-Kairos Group (UK), 5th May 2021
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The Day the UN Buried its Report on Apartheid in Israel
Thalif Deen, IPS-Inter Press Service, May 9, 2021
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2021.05.16: Ban Killer Drones Webinar
Ban Killer Drones: Proliferation, Border Surveillance and Persecution of Whistleblower Daniel Hale 10:00 AM Central…
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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…
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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…
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National Lawyers Guild Urges Biden to Align US Israel-Palestine Policy With International Law
Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams, May 03, 2021
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2021.05.09: Virtual Tour of the West Bank
These past weeks have brought along a sea of change. Rep. Betty McCollum introduced the…
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Israeli Authorities Close Gaza Sea and Ban Palestinian Fishing
Deterioration of Living Condition For 4860 Fishermen and Workers in Associated Professions Ref: 45/2021 Date:…
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Human Rights Watch Documents Israeli Apartheid
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), April 27, 2021
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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…
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Shooting revives criticism of Israel’s use of deadly force
JOSEPH KRAUSS, Associated Press, April 23, 2021
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Progressive U.S. Lawmaker: ‘We Need to Be Able to See What’s Happening in Gaza’
Wisconsin Democrat Rep. Mark Pocan tells Americans for Peace Now that Israeli policies funded by…
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George Floyd on Israel’s Apartheid Wall
The Popular Chorus, June 2, 2020
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Help Boost the New Palestine Bill!
This week, Rep. Betty McCollum introduced H.R. 2590, the Palestinian Children and Families Act, a…
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