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Nov 3, 2026

Gaza shatters the facade of ‘calm’
Mohammed R. Mhawish, +972 Magazine, October 8, 2023
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2023.10.15: Voices From the Holy Land Online Film Salon: Israelism
Oct 15, 2023 2:00 PM Central The modern nation of Israel, created by the UN…
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2023.09.16: Bright Stars of Bethlehem’s Virtual Fundraising Gala
Join us on Saturday, September 16th at 7 P.M. CDT for Bright Stars of Bethlehem’s…
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The violent lies of Israel’s president
Yuli Novak, +972 Magazine, July 31, 2023
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Leading liberal Zionist voices call for ending U.S. aid to Israel
MITCHELL PLITNICK, MONDOWEISS, JULY 24, 2023
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In Jenin, Israel is unveiling the next phase of apartheid
Amjad Iraqi, +972 Magazine, June 30, 2023
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Israeli Discrimination against Palestinian Americans and the Visa Waiver Program
LAYLA GANTUS, MONDOWEISS, JULY 1, 2023
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Israel’s protest leaders give the anti-occupation bloc the cold shoulder
Oren Ziv, +972 Magazine, June 6, 2023
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2023.05.15: Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition hosts Mandela’s grandson & Nakba tour
Sandra Whitehead, Wisconsin Muslim Journal, May 23, 2023
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They tried to erase us, but they failed
Last night, Americans for Justice Palestine (AJP Action) led a historic event alongside IMEU, Project48,…
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2023.05.09-25: May Events
Tuesday, May 9: Online: Nakba 75: Exist, Resist, Return (from UK) Monday, May 15: Nelson…
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Jewish Voice for Peace: What is Zionism?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jewish Voice for Peace (@jewishvoiceforpeace) Jewish…
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Israelis, welcome to BDS
Amjad Iraqi, +972 Magazine, March 19, 2023
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‘Who hits a 64-year-old woman with a bat?’
Yuval Abraham, +972 Magazine, March 13, 2023
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2023.03.12-16: March Events
Sunday, March 12: WORT interview with Masafer Yatta Activist Thursday, March 16: Cindy and Craig…
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2023.03.01-04: March Events
Wednesday, March 1: MENA event “Night at the Bazaar” Thursday, March 2: What’s next for the…
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‘It’s our home! Why would we leave?’
Qassam Muaddi, The New Arab, 10 February 2023
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Distorted Definition: Redefining Antisemitism to Silence Advocacy for Palestinian Rights
Palestine Legal, Jan 18, 2023
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231 Palestinians were killed this year. These are their stories.
YUMNA PATEL, MONDOWEISS, DECEMBER 31, 2022
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2022 was a record year for settler violence. Next year will be even worse.
YUMNA PATEL, MONDOWEISS, DECEMBER 15, 2022
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