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Palestinians protest moving US embassy to Jerusalem

Israeli forces suppress weekly marches in Bilin, Kafr Qaddum Ma’an News Agency, January 21, 2017…

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Israel as the Lights Go Out

In America there is always a domestic political reason for not doing the right thing…

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2017.01.30 Update: No Child Behind Bars: Living Resistance Tour

Monday, January 30Evjue Room, Urban League of Greater Madison2222 South Park Street, Madison [Map]7 –…

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The Two-State Solution: What It Is and Why It Hasn’t Happened

“The two-state solution has for decades been the primary focus of efforts to achieve peace…

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Kerry harshly condemns Israeli settler activity as an obstacle to peace

Carol Morello, The Washington Post, December 28, 2016 Secretary of State John F. Kerry on…

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Israel rejects ‘shameful’ UN resolution amid criticism of Netanyahu

Peter Beaumont, The Guardian, 24 December 2016

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What the UN Security Council resolution means for the US and Israel

Oren Liebermann, CNN, December 26, 2016

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Rosary Sisters High School Dabka

Dabka dance to “My Blood is Palestinian”. Enjoy. Jerusalem, Palestine Shahir Hunaina, YouTube, November 16,…

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How to See Palestine: An ABC of Colonialism

Nicholas Mirzoeff, Critical Inquiry, November 28, 2016

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No fires or inciting politicians can destroy our shared society

Samah Salaime, +972, November 26, 2016

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2016.11.30: Living in Limbo: East Jerusalem Behind the Separation Wall

Wednesday, Nov. 30 Online Livestreaming at The Jerusalem Fund 12:00 – 1:00 pm CST A…

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Why Israel Still Refuses to Choose

It’s easier to leave Palestinians in limbo waiting for a “peace process” that goes nowhere…

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2016.10.11: Online Panel: Against Israel’s Colonial Tide

Tuesday, October 11 12 noon – 1 pm Central Listen live at http://www.thejerusalemfund.org/livestream Online panel…

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I’m Jewish, and I want people to boycott Israel

The country must be held accountable for its human rights abuses. Rebecca Vilkomerson, executive director…

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Poll: Small majority of Palestinians and Israelis support two-state solution

Ma’an News Agency, August 22, 2016 BETHLEHEM (Ma’an ) — A small majority of both…

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Death threats and detainment: Opposing the Israeli occupation when Palestinian

This article has raised concern about the welfare of Al Mezan Center for Human Rights…

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2016.08.23 Update: Discussion with U.S. Representative Mark Pocan

Following his recent trip to Israel and Palestine Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church 203…

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U.S. criticizes Israeli settlement expansion, demolitions

Ruth Eglash and Carol Morello, The Washington Post, July 28, 2016 JERUSALEM — The Israeli…

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Israeli Defense Minister Compares Beloved Palestinian Poet to Hitler

JAMES GLANZ, The New York Times, JULY 21, 2016 Avigdor Lieberman, an ultranationalist, said that…

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