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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…
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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…
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Life Under Occupation: The Misery at the Heart of the Conflict
An eviction in East Jerusalem lies at the center of a conflict that led to…
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Fact Sheet: Palestinian Citizens of Israel
Palestinian citizens of Israel protesting the passage of the Jewish nation-state law. Tel Aviv, August…
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“FREE PALESTINE RALLY” IN MILWAUKEE DRAWS DIVERSE CROWD
Sandra Whitehead, Wisconsin Muslim Journal, May 21, 2021
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Some of the 66 Palestinian Children Killed
Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU) The Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU) is a…
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Demonstrators rally in support of Palestinians at Wisconsin State Capitol
Fatoumata Ceesay, Madison365, May 17, 2021
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Across The U.S., People Protest The Violence In Gaza And Israel
Jason Breslow, NPR, May 19, 2021
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Mark Pocan: We need an immediate cease-fire
We need an immediate cease-fire @POTUS. I joined @hereandnow to explain why this isn't a…
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American Muslims for Palestine — Milwaukee Rally
Click for Photos American Muslims for Palestine — Milwaukee Rally to Defend Jerusalem and Palestine,…
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Emergency Aid Appeal
MRSCP, May 15, 2021
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This Must End
Dr. Yasser Abu Jamei, American Friends Service Committee, May 13, 2021
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2021.05.15 Update: ‘Palestine Can’t Breathe’ Protest
And a Facebook video Reshaping Madison Together Event Occupation is a CRIME! Right now, near…
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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 in Israel now face far right mob violence backed by the state
Jonathan Cook, Middle East Eye, 14 May 2021
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2021.05.14: Mazin Qumsiyeh on WORT
On A Public Affair Friday, May 14 at 12:30 pm, Esty Dinur will be speaking…
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2021.05.14: Madison-Rafah Banner Drop
In support of Palestinians under attack from the Israeli military and right-wing Jewish extremists.…
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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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2021.05.10 Update: Banner Drop for Sheikh Jarrah
Note: The start time has changed to 3:30 pm. In light of the recent events…
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Rep. Mark Pocan’s Recognition of Israeli Violence
Agreed. We cannot just condemn rockets fired by Hamas and ignore Israel's state-sanctioned police violence…
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