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Apr 30, 2026

Farha Vividly Depicts Palestinian History Through The Eyes Of A Teenager
Toronto International Film Festival Review FARHA_Trailer_English subtitle from Picture Tree International on Vimeo. Jared Mobarak,…
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2022.10.16: Emergency Zoom on Conditions in the West Bank
In this time of crisis, I invite you to an Emergency Zoom Forum with the…
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President Biden: Stop Israeli Government’s Attacks on Palestinian Civil Society
(Final version, emphasis added) Dear colleagues and comrades, Thank you so much for signing on…
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President Biden: Stop Israeli Government’s Attacks on Palestinian Civil Society
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC 20500 Dear…
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2022.06.04: Sidewalk Sale of Olive Oil, Crafts & Jewelry!
1924 East Dayton Street, Madison (First Street between E. Washington and E. Johnson) 8:00 am…
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On Watching Ukraine Through Palestinian Eyes
The rightful outpouring of support for Ukraine teaches us that the West can condemn occupation…
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The US supports illegal annexations by Israel and Morocco. Why the hypocrisy?
Peter Beinart, The Guardian, 10 Mar 2022
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Ten Lessons on Palestine & Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
“Israel unleashes rain of fire as death toll tops 1,170,” New York Post, July…
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Inside the Illinois state pension board seeking to promote Israeli control over the West Bank
FRAN ZELL, MONDOWEISS, FEBRUARY 10, 2022
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Israel can monitor every telephone call in West Bank and Gaza, says intelligence source
Lubna Masarwa, Middle East Eye, 15 November 2021
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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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Palestinian civil society calls for sanctions to stop Israel’s annexation and apartheid
The Palestinian Human Rights Organizations Council renews the call for targeted sanctions Palestinian Human Rights…
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2020.03.06-07: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: REFUGEES IN/FROM THE MIDDLE EAST
Policy Implications, Education, and Artistic Representations Pyle Center 720 Langdon St UW-Madison This interdisciplinary conference…
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2020.02.14-03.15: Exhibit: Unpacked: Refugee Baggage
Including Palestinian textiles provided by MRSCP Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery, Room 1235 School of Human…
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Noura Erakat: West Bank Annexation Is Logical End to Israel’s Apartheid Policy
Democracy Now!, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 GUESTS Noura Erakat Palestinian human rights attorney and an assistant…
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Israeli house demolitions are the true crime — not BDS
Mohamed Mohamed, Mondoweiss, July 26, 2019
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I co-founded the BDS movement. Why was I denied entry to the US?
Omar Barghouti, The Guardian, 16 Apr 2019
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Ahmed Abu Artema on the Palestinian Great March of Return
Esty Dinur, The Progressive, April 11, 2019
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Will Christchurch be our wakeup call??
“Many of those killed in the Christchurch, New Zealand mosque attack were, in fact, Palestinians.…
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Pittsburgh Shooting Is A Reminder: Jews And Muslims Are In This Together
Alex Kane, The Forward, October 27, 2018
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A Vengeful and Shortsighted Act
Palestinians waiting to cross the border to Egypt in May. (Adel Hana/Associated Press) New York…
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Wishing away Palestinian refugees: End of US’ UNRWA aid explained
‘Doomsday scenario’ could unfold unless Palestinian agency replaces US funding within 30 days, spokesperson says.…
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Bernie Sanders’ Criticism Of Israel Is Radical. And He’s Taking It Mainstream
Aiden Pink, Information Clearing House, June 13, 2018 Not many in the media are noticing,…
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Israel is now arming seven rebel groups in Syria
Asa Winstanley, Middle East Monitor, February 28, 2018
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One woman tackles two of Gaza’s toughest challenges
Karama Fadel, The New Arab, 23 February, 2018
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Call on Congress on to oppose Jerusalem recognition and UNRWA cuts
Last month, President Trump announced his administration’s reckless, one-sided decision to recognize Jerusalem as…
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Don’t let Trump turn his back on Palestine refugees in need
On January 16, 2018, the US Administration made the decision to freeze millions of dollars…
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Gaza City in the spotlight: hesitant hope in a city where everyone still wants out
Miriam Berger, The Guardian, Saturday 25 November 2017
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Israel and the US are trying to prevent publication of a ‘blacklist’ of companies doing business in the West Bank
Business Insider/Julie Bort Josef Federman, Josh Lederman, Jamey Keaten, Business Insider, November 27, 2017 Israel…
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2017.11.09: Global Day of Action: A World without Walls
Palestinian Grassroots Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign (Stop the Wall)
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The Spoils of War
Alex Kane, The Indypendent, Jun 3, 2017
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Israel’s Everlasting Occupation
Palestinians were never presented with what Israel offered every neighboring country: full withdrawal from occupied…
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Is It True That Not a Single Senator – Including Progressive Dems – Cares About Palestine?
The pro-Israel letter 100 U.S. senators sent to the U.N. fails to mention Israel's illegal…
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#ObliteratedFamilies – Siyam Family
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, April 27, 2017
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#ObliteratedFamilies – Introduction by Amira Hass
#ObliteratedFamilies Project, April 7, 2017
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Bernie Sanders: On Anti-Semitism, Israel, and the Palestinians
Bernie Sanders, Common Dreams, February 28, 2017 Speech to this year’s J Street conference Thank…
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Open Doors for Refugees Response to Trump’s Ban
Today President Trump signed an executive order banning all refugees from entering the U.S. for…
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Will Israel Echo South Africa’s Apartheid?
David A. Andelman, CNN, December 29, 2016
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Open Doors for Refugees — Madison
Here is the latest update from Open Doors for Refugees about the expected Syrian refugees…
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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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2016.07.20: Women’s Boat to Gaza
Women’s Boat to Gaza, July 20, 2016 Gaza has been under Israeli blockade for the…
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Gaza’s plight matters to the world
At Erez, the Israeli-controlled crossing into Gaza, I passed through chutes that resembled the herding…
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Jennifer Loewenstein: Zionism Is ‘A Particularly Pernicious Form Of Nationalism’
Dr. Milena Rampoldi, MintPress News, June 2, 2016 A boy carries a wreath with posters…
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2016.02.13: Students for Justice in Palestine Palestinian Culture Night
Saturday, February 13 Red Gym, On Wisconsin Room UW-Madison Campus 5:00 PM Students for Justice…
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Two establishment Jews endorse boycott of Israel and “single state”
Philip Weiss, Mondoweiss, October 24, 2015
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Fact Check: MSNBC’s Palestinian loss of land map
Institute for Middle East Understanding, Mondoweiss, October 22, 2015
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Stephen Zunes On U.S. Involvement In Syria
WORT 89.9FM Madison Regardless of the position taken Syrian involvement, it is important to analyze…
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2011.09.14-15: Madison Film Premier: Cultures of Resistance
As part of the annual World Music Festival sponsored by the Wisconsin Union Directorate and…
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Miko Peled’s Speech for Palestine Awareness Week at San Diego State University
I want to begin by thanking the members of AIPAC the Jewish Zionist community who…
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What Bibi Gains by Misrepresenting Obamas Middle East Policy
Joe Klein, Time, May 26, 2011 Of all the petty annoyances, misdemeanors and felonies of…
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Israeli attack on Gaza flotilla sparks international outrage
Robert Booth, The Guardian, 31 May 2010
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The Map: The Story of Palestinian Nationhood Thwarted
Juan Cole, Informed Comment, March 16, 2010
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2009.06.05-11: Film The Lemon Tree
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY! The Lemon Tree | Shajarat limon | Etz halimon (Israel-France-Germany). Based…
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Citizens Must Demand End to Terror of War
Wisconsin State Journal, Jan 14, 2009 Dear Editor: As Congress began its 111th session on…
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Endless War
Mivtza Nikayon — Operation Cleaning Arab refugees in northern Israel on the road to Lebanon,…
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Summit’s Goal: Perpetuate Repression of Palestinians
Barb Olson, The Capital Times, December 07, 2007 “After meeting their own low expectations for…
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Beneath the Hideous Veneer of ‘Security’
Jennifer Loewenstein, CounterPunch, 23 september, 2007
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Brothers in Arms: The Triumph of U.S.-Israeli Policy in Palestine
Jennifer Loewenstein, The Progressive, June 26, 2007
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SIX DAYS OF WAR, 40 YEARS OF OCCUPATION
MIKE MURRAY, Cap Times, Jun 9, 2007 This week marks the 40th anniversary of the…
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Jimmy Carter’s Roadmap
NORMAN FINKELSTEIN, CounterPunch, NOVEMBER 13, 2006
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A Black Flag
From: Jennifer Loewenstein Subject: Resuming Emails: Gideon Levy – A Black Flag Date: Mon, 3…
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The [Israeli] government is losing its reason
Haaretz Editorial, 30 Jun 2006 Bombing bridges that can be circumvented both by car and…
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The Israel Lobby
John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt, London Review of Books, 23 March 2006 For the past…
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No Peaceful Solution
Despite his innocent appearance, Avi Shlaim knows that he is a sort of enemy of…
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2005.03.05: An Israeli Refuser’s Message for Peace
Ruth Conniff, The Progressive, March 7, 2005 On Saturday I sat with other members of…
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2005.02.25: Film Voices, Images and Hearts
Barrymore Theatre 2090 Atwood Avenue Madison 5:00-9:30 pm Celebrating Solidarity from Latin America to the…
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Saying no to Israel is not anti-Semitism
B.J. Paschal, Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, December 1, 2004 DOES AN AMERICAN religious denomination such as…
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Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon
11 June 2004 Friends, I have just returned from a trip to Lebanon and Syria…
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Sharon is not the Problem
Ghadi Karmi, CounterPunch, February 20, 2004
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Sharon must be stopped
Mustafa Barghouti, Palestine Monitor, December 2003 Last week, Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon declared that…
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EU poll labels Israel world’s biggest threat to world peace
AFP, 04 Nov 2003 BRUSSELS (AFP) – The European Union scrambled to contain the fallout…
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Amira Hass: Explaining the occupation to the occupier
Allen Ruff, Palestine-Israel Peace and Justice Alliance (PIPAJA), 12 Oct 2003 Amira Hass, the author…
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