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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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Oren Liebermann, CNN, December 26, 2016
American, Arab, arms, Barack Obama, Benjamin Netanyahu, Bill Clinton, Christmas, Donald Trump, Geneva Conventions (1949), International Criminal Court (ICC), Israel, Israel Lobby, Israeli, Jerusalem, law, Lindsey Graham, media, negotiations, Palestinian, peace, refugees, Russia, sanction, settlers, terrorism, travel, two-state, United Nations (UN), United States, veto, vote, war, West BankA letter from Gaza to the Natives of Standing Rock
Israa Suliman, WE ARE NOT NUMBERS, November 15, 2016 Dear Native Americans, Although we are…
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Women’s Boat to Gaza, September 12, 2016 Barcelona, Spain – From September 12-14, the sailing…
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…
Addameer, Al Haq, Al Mezan, annexation, Arab, B’Tselem, ban, BDS, Benjamin Netanyahu, Civil Military Coordination Center (CMCC), deportation, detainees, donors, Europe, Google, Grassroots, Haaretz, Hebron, home demolition, human rights, International Criminal Court (ICC), Israel, Israel Katz, Israeli, Jerusalem, Jewish, justice, law, Lebanon, media, military, NGOs, occupation, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Palestinian, peace, prison, prisoners, Rafah, sanction, solidarity, terrorism, torture, travel, United Nations (UN), video, violations, war2016.08.23 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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Fida Qishta, who visited us in Madison in 2014 and 2015 to show her powerful…
Eleven signs that BDS continues to grow despite Israel’s war of repression
Palestinian BDS National Committee, July 7, 2016
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At Erez, the Israeli-controlled crossing into Gaza, I passed through chutes that resembled the herding…
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Amira Hass, BDS, Bezalel Smotrich, ethnic cleansing, Haaretz, Israel, Israeli, Jerusalem, Judea, land, law, media, Mekorot, Nablus, Palestinian, Samaria, settlers, solidarity, terrorism, travel, war, water, West Bank, Yitzhar#RightToBoycott – resisting Israel’s war of repression against BDS
Palestinian BDS National Committee, Jun 6, 2016
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Jewish Voice for Peace On May 9th, 2016 the Israeli government confirmed that it has…
2016.05.04: An Evening with Jeff Halper
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 7:00 pm DeLuca Forum, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery 330 N. Orchard…
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Landmark G4S Boycott Victory
Ali Abunimah, The Electronic Intifada, 10 March 2016
Identity Crisis: the Israeli ID System
Visualizing Palestine creates data-driven tools to advance a factual, rights-based narrative of the Palestinian-Israeli issue.…
NYC Cultural Boycott Pledge
Adalah-NY: The New York Campaign for the Boycott of Israel, November 17, 2015 Adalah-NY is…
Two establishment Jews endorse boycott of Israel and “single state”
Philip Weiss, Mondoweiss, October 24, 2015
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Charlotte Silver, The Electronic Intifada, 18 June 2015
2014.11.18-23: Book Presentation Committee of One
First presentation and book signing by author Patricia Martin Holt Tuesday, November 18, 7 pm…
Under Siege: A Report from Gaza on WORT FM
Broadcast on the WORT 89.9 FM program Third World View: Mahmoud Abu Rahma, the Communications…
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Esraa Yaseen, Mondoweiss, November 5, 2013
blockade, education, Egypt, Gaza, healthcare, human rights, Israeli, Madison, occupation, Palestinian, Qatar, Rafah, students, travel, video, world2013.04.01: WORT Interview about Elias Chacour Play
“A Public Affair” WORT 89.9 FM 12 noon “A Public Affair” will be previewing the…
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TSELA BARR AND MICHELE BAHL | members, Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, Cap Times, Nov 22,…
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Yasmin Mogahed, Nov 19, 2012 For Jennifer Loewenstein, April 19, 2002 was a “waking nightmare”.…
Loving the Land and It’s People: Palestinian Hospitality
Veena Brekke, Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, October 31, 2012 On October 28th we departed the…
U.S. Boat to Gaza Seized by Greek Authorities and Captain Jailed
Passengers Determined to Free Captain and Set Sail Again U.S. to Gaza, July 2, 2011…
Freedom Flotilla 2 and The Audacity of Hope
Dear Members and Friends of MRSCP, Here is a special request regarding the upcoming Freedom…
2011.01.12: Israel’s Apartheid Wall and the Fight to Stop It
Gal Lugossi will also be a guest on WORT Radio’s A Public Affair with host…
2010.10.21: Ann Wright to speak in Madison
From Afghanistan to Gaza: Obama’s Middle East Policy in Crisis 180 Science Hall UW-Madison 550…
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Goodman Community Center 149 Wabesa St, Madison Room Bolz B 5 7 pm [Map] Free…
2010.01.12: Gaza one year on: Operation Cast Lead and the Goldstone Report
United Nations Association of Dane County Speaker: Jennifer Loewenstein Tuesday, January 12, 2010 7:00 PM…
Mike Murray: Baldwin displays compassion for Gaza
Mike Murray, Capital Times, Jan 8, 2010
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Ilene R. Prusher, The Christian Science Monitor, Oct 23, 2009 Jerusalem – In the first…
From triumph to torture: John Pilger on Mohammed Omer
John Pilger, The Guardian, 1 Jul 2008
2008.04.06-27: O-LIVE! O-LIVE! Events to benefit Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem
O-LIVE! O-LIVE! Silent art auction and other events to benefit Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem. Location:…
Interfaith Peace-Builders
Dear Friends and Supporters, Since the founding of Interfaith Peace-Builders in 2001, one of our…
Corries deliver daughter’s message of hope
Adrian Pijoan, Badger Herald, Mar 7, 2008 Rachel Corrie, a 23-year-old American peace activist, was…
Year-end and holiday giving: Two opportunities to help Gaza
December 12, 2007 Dear Members and Friends of MRSCP, As we approach the holiday season…
Catastrophe at Rafah Crossing: More Than 35 Dead—and Counting
Mohammed Omer, Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, September/October 2007 PERCHED ATOP A suitcase and…
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He Claims Nation Is Hurting Self With Its Policies SAMARA KALK DERBY, The Capital Times,…
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Saturday, October 6, 7:30 – 10:00 pmMiddletonHouseparty Fundraiser with Jeff Halper of the Israeli Committee…
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MIKE MURRAY, Cap Times, Jun 9, 2007 This week marks the 40th anniversary of the…
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Amira Hass, Haaretz, Feb 14, 2007 The Gaza Strip is ‘abroad’ in a strange way.…
A doctors call
Victoria Brittain, Guardian Unlimited, January 30, 2007 Mona el-Farra, a Palestinian doctor working in Gaza…
The Gaza Strip Situation Report, 30 Jan 2007
Ceasefire between Palestinian factions enters into force after five days of intense inter-factional fighting United…
Al Mezan, ambulances, education, Egypt, fair trade, Fatah, Gaza, Gaza City, Hamas, healthcare, hostages, human rights, Israel, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Israeli, Jerusalem, Khan Younis, La Crosse, military, Ministry of Health, negotiations, occupation, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Palestinian, Rafah, resources, schools, students, terrorism, travel, UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), United Nations (UN), winter, womenB’Tselem: Israeli Security Forces Killed 660 Palestinians During 2006
Haaretz Service, Dec 28, 2006 Report: Threefold increase in number of Palestinians killed compared to…
The Ludicrous Attacks on Jimmy Carter’s Book
NORMAN FINKELSTEIN, Truthdig, DECEMBER 28, 2006
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Former president stands by new book despite criticism, says it is meant to stimulate debate…
The Gaza Crossing
Jennifer Loewenstein, CounterPunch, November 15, 2006
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NORMAN FINKELSTEIN, CounterPunch, NOVEMBER 13, 2006
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UW-Madison1345 Health Sciences Learning Center750 Highland Avenue7-9:00 pm The goals of the tour are to…
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Kathy Walsh, Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, November 11, 2005 In the Capital Times article on…
Tawfiq Nasser: Palestinian Doctor Tells Of Life Under Occupation
Samara Kalk Derby, The Capital Times, October 10, 2005 To get to work each day,…
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There was no ‘sensitivity training’ when bulldozers went into Rafah Jonathan Steele, The Guardian, August…
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The legalistic deception of the Israeli Civil Administration: “It is all Israel” Amira Hass, Haaretz,…
United Church of Christ General Synod Resolution: Tear Down the Wall
2005 United Church of Christ Synod Tear Down the Wall – Resolution of Witness Submitted…
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First United Methodist Church Parlor 203 Wisconsin Ave, Madison Sunday mornings at 9:30 am This…
Mezan Center is Key Partner in Palestine
Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, May 9, 2005 Madison — The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project (MRSCP)…
From churches, a challenge to Israeli policies
Jane Lampman, The Christian Science Monitor, DECEMBER 6, 2004
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Derek Summerfield, British Medical Journal, October 16, 2004
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BRINGING THE OCCUPATION OF IRAQ AND PALESTINE TO MADISON On September 20th and 24th, the…
Al-Awda, Birmingham, calendar, Edgewood University, human rights, International Solidarity Movement (ISM), Iraq, justice, land, Madison, Mazin Qumsiyeh, media, Middle East, military, MRSCP, nonviolence, occupation, Palestine, Palestinian, peace, Rafah, schools, sister cities, solidarity, terrorism, travel, United States, warBack in Ramallah
Andrea Becker, 04 July 2004 Relatively easy somehow: went through Israeli security ‘lite’: no body…
Mazin Qumsiyeh: Sleeping on a bus and more
Mazin Qumsiyeh, 5/9/2004 Here is something to inspire you. Read this. It will help you…
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