The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project (MRSCP)
Rafah
Jul 25, 2026
Egypt’s Crackdown on the Global March to Gaza
AHMED DAHABY, DROP SITE NEWS, JUN 14, 2025
2025.07.20: “Big Ride for Palestine” set for July 20
Omar Waheed, Madison 365, Jun 12, 2025
Thousands head to Egypt in bid to break Israel’s Gaza blockade
Nadeen Ebrahim and Annoa Abekah-Mensah, CNN, June 12, 2025
Appeal From Fida Qishta
Jun 11, 2025
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The Global March to Gaza advances towards the Rafah Crossing
GAZA, Palestinian Information Center, 9-June-2025
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A Thief with a Ship with a Palestinian Flag
JorgeOMau, Jun 9, 2025
2025.06.12-19: Global March to Gaza
Egypt to Gaza
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Madison’s Andaleeb Cartonera Honors Palestinian Endurance With Handmade Books
Ben Slowey, Wisconsin Muslim Journal, Jun 6, 2025
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2025.07.11-20: Summer Silent Auction for Gaza Aid
Donations still open!
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Israel launches several attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs
Al Jazeera, 5 Jun 2025
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‘Death and hunger’: Evidence points to Israeli gunfire in Gaza aid site shooting
Yahya Abou-Ghazala, Jeremy Diamond, Abeer Salman, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Mohammad Al-Sawalhi and Madalena Araújo, CNN, June 5, 2025
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No Muslim Ban Ever Campaign
June 4, 2025
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As Israel Slaughters Gazans, US House Progressives Push ‘Block the Bombs Act’
JESSICA CORBETT, COMMON DREAMS, Jun 05, 2025
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2025.06.05-11.13: Thursday Vigils for Palestine & Beyond
SE corner of Williamson & Blair, 4:30-5:30 pm
2025.06.08 Update: Film “Sarura”, “No Other Land” Postponed.
Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E Gorham, 5 pm, RSVP Required
Understanding the genocidal actions and intent of the Israeli state
ANTONY LOEWENSTEIN, JUN 01, 2025
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