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Syria

Jul 21, 2026

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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