May 4

May 4 Zionists, Proud Boys attack University of Chicago encampment

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Zio-Proud Boys Charged at the encampment while Chicago police and University of Chicago police stood by for approximately 40 minutes. The group never breached the encampment as the campers were far more organized and prepared to defend themselves.

May 1

May 1 University of Michigan Encampment for Gaza Continues to Grow

Malak Silmi

Blog, News, Palestine in America

More than 50 tents stretched out across the middle of University of Michigan’s campus on Tuesday morning, marking the ninth day of this student encampment for Gaza. As graduation and the semester’s end nears, students camping out don’t look like they’re going anywhere.

Apr 30

Apr 30 Columbia University students occupy Hamilton Hall

Palestine in America

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A group of “autonomous students” has occupied Hamilton Hall and renamed the building after Hind Rajab, the young girl who was murdered by Israel earlier this year during their bombardment of Gaza, according to the Columbia University Apartheid Divest Coalition.

Apr 25

Apr 25 Northwestern University Builds Gaza Solidarity Encampment

Palestine in America

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Currently at the Northwestern University “Liberation Zone” in solidarity with Gaza, Palestine. Approximately 200-300 students,faculty and alumni have gathered at Deering Meadow. Organizers are demanding disclosure of school finances and divestment from Israel.

Apr 19

Apr 19 Columbia Students Continue to Rally in "Gaza Solidarity Encampment," for Third Day in a Row

Jude Taha

Palestine in America, protests, student activism, Blog, News

On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik authorized the NYPD to arrest students participating in the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" on the university's South Lawn around 1:30pm.

Mar 28

Mar 28 Apple punishes workers for expressing Palestinian identity, solidarity

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, News, Palestine in America, Podcast

Madly Espinoza, a Palestinian, says she was fired from Apple’s Lincoln Park, Chicago location for being outwardly Palestinian on March 6.

Dec 18

Dec 18 Palestine climbs baseball rankings after Asia Baseball Championship appearance

Nader Ihmoud

Palestine in America, sports, News, Blog

The Palestine national baseball team is now ranked No. 46 in the world after its performance at the Asia Baseball Championship (ABC). Palestine concluded its first appearance at the ABC with a 4-0 victory against No. 42nd-ranked Thailand, earning a 2-3 record and a three-way tie with Pakistan and Hong Kong.

Aug 9

Aug 9 Maryland's Montgomery County Council delays vote on antisemitism definition

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Politics, Podcast, News, Palestine in America

ALEX MELINCHOK FROM MARYLAND TO PALESTINE JOINED THE PALESTINE IN AMERICA PODCAST TO DISCUSS WHY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL DELAYED THE VOTE TO ADOPT A NEW DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM, WHY THE DEFINITION IS AN INFRINGEMENT ON FREE SPEECH AND WHAT TO DO IF THE COUNCIL VOTES ON IT NEXT MONTH.

Aug 3

Aug 3 Hadi Abuatelah released into parents' custody

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Palestine in America, News

PALESTINIAN TEENAGER, HADI ABUATELAH WAS RELEASED FROM THE COOK COUNTY JUVENILE CORRECTION CENTER INTO HIS PARENTS CUSTODY AUGUST SECOND.

Jul 22

Jul 22 Orlando Magic hire Ameer Bahhur as head video coordinator

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, sports, Podcast, News, Palestine in America

Three months after being hired by the Orlando Magic and a little more than a week following his first NBA Summer League, Ameer Bahhur joined Palestine in America’s podcast to discuss his journey to the NBA, his working relationship with Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, and whether he prefers Maklouba or Mensef.

Jul 6

Jul 6 South Asian Jewish writer fired for supporting Palestinian human rights

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, News, Podcast, Palestine in America

South Asian Jewish writer at Rice University and anti-Zionist organizer, Anna Rajagopal was fired by Avoda, a Jewish social justice organization, hours following a targeted campaign by stopantisemitism.org—a website that doxxes Palestinians and their supporters.

Jun 9

Jun 9 Pre order Palestine in America food edition

Palestine in America

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JInan Deena, the Palestinian activist and foodie, will introduce us to Palestinian chefs you must get to know, like Knafah Queens, Samir Cooks, Anan Zahr, Lulu Abura, Reem Assil, Marcelle Afram and Danny Dubbaneh of Z&Z.

May 31

May 31 Masafer Yatta: the people’s resistance

Samer Hassan

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Adra’s family, like many others in Masafer Yatta, are threatened by the encroaching settler state, who now occupy the hills surrounding the Palestinian community.

Dec 2

Dec 2 Palestinian USC student responds to being doxxed by zionists, lack of support on campus

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, News, Palestine in America, Podcast, student activism, You Should Know

Yasmeen Mashayekh, a Palestinian college student at the University of Southern California (USC), joined Palestine in America’s podcast to discuss facing calls for expulsion, death threats, and a visit from the FBI after being targeted by StopAntisemitism.org and Canary Mission for speaking out for Palestinian rights.

May 12

May 12 US organizations are mobilizing for Palestinians facing ethnic cleansing

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Interviews, News, Palestine in America, Podcast

For this episode of Palestine in America;s podcast, our editor in chief Nader Ihmoud interviewed Palestinian Youth Movement organizer Laura Albast about the actions organizations in the US have taken to support Palestinians.

Apr 26

Apr 26 Ancestors of Palestinian Liberation highlights Palestinian icons

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Press Release, Palestine in America, News, Podcast

Sarah Gold of Palestine Advocacy Project and Zelda Edmunds of Anemoi Projects joined our Editor in Chief Nader Ihmoud on our podcast to discuss Ancestors of Liberation, an educational resource spotlighting the lives and legacies of Palestinian social, cultural, and political icons who helped propel the struggle for Palestinian liberation forward.

Mar 15

Mar 15 Palestinian Feminist Group Forms

Palestinian Feminist Collective

Palestine in America, Politics, Print Issue, Blog, News

The Palestinian Feminist Collective (PFC) is a group of Palestinian and Arab women and feminists committed to the liberation of Palestine and all its people from all systems of oppression.

Jan 30

Jan 30 US, Israel Peace Plan ignores Palestinians, again

Samer Hassan

Palestine in America, Politics, News, op-eds

Oct 31

Oct 31 Palestinian Youth Movement Condemns Palestinian Participation in J Street Conference

Palestinian Youth Movement

Press Release, News, Palestine in America

The Palestinian Youth Movement condemns in no uncertain terms the recent, shameful participation of several prominent Palestinian politicians, activists, and intellectuals in the recent J Street 2019 national conference.

Jun 8

Jun 8 Cries of censorship as Evanston librarian risks firing

Benjamin Chametzky

Palestine in America, News

Yellow roses in the hands of over 50 supporters lined the halls of Evanston Public Library (EPL) on June 2 in support of librarian Lesley Williams, who faced a disciplinary hearing that could result in her termination.