Jul 6

Jul 6 Covenant Journey takes Evangelical Christians on Israeli propaganda trip

Last May, at the Israeli Embassy’s Annual Christian Solidarity event in Washington D.C., a new program for Evangelical Christians was announced.

Jul 6

Jul 6 Palestinian filmmaker shoots music video in Chicago neighborhood

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entertainment, Palestine in America, Music

JadaL is a growingly popular Arabic Rock Band from Amman, Jordan. JadaL is giving filmmakers the opportunity to express their creativity and win a cash prize by making a music video for a track off their album El Makina. The opportunity takes the form of a video contest open to all their fans.

Jul 3

Jul 3 US Lawmakers Threaten to Suspend Aid to Palestinian Authority

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Palestine in America, Politics

Recently, members of the US Congress warned that economic aid to the Palestinian Authority (PA) could be suspended because the PA submitted allegations against Israeli forces to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Jul 2

Jul 2 UCC Votes to Divest from and Boycott Companies Profiting from Israeli Occupation

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The United Church of Christ (UCC) has become the latest Christian denomination to heed the Palestinian call to divest from the Israeli occupation. In a vote taking place at their headquarters in Cleveland earlier this week, the General Synod, the Church’s highest legislative body, resolved to divest from and boycott companies that profit from the occupation, including Veolia, Caterpillar, Motorola, and HP.

Jun 30

Jun 30 Zionist groups at University of California seek to repress critics of Israel

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Palestine in America, student activism

Zionist groups at the University of California have attempted to persuade the school to adopt the U.S. State Department’s guidelines of what constitutes anti-semitism. If adopted, the definition would smother pro-Palestinian activism on campus.

Jun 29

Jun 29 Beyond Solidarity: Angela Davis and Rasmea Odeh Share the Stage during Momentous Event

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events, Palestine in America, Rasmea Odeh

Yesterday, during a historic occasion, Angela Davis, former Black political prisoner and well known scholar, and Rasmea Odeh, target of FBI repression and revered Palestinian leader, shared the stage at the event, “Freedom Beyond Occupation and Incarceration,” hosted at UIC. This event aimed to bridge struggles of Black and Palestinian liberation, as well to raise awareness and support of Odeh’s defense.

Jun 28

Jun 28 Memoirs of a Stolen Land: Intersections Between Palestine, U.S.-Mexico Border

Palestine in America

Palestine in America, Memoirs of a Stolen Land

In the seventh episode of Zahra Haider’s Memoirs of a Stolen Land, “Intersections Between Palestine and the U.S.-Mexico Border,” Cinthya Rodriguez discusses the connections she has learned exist between Palestinians and Mexicans.

Jun 27

Jun 27 Members of Congress Sign Letter Highlighting Israeli Military Detention and Abuse of Palestinian Children

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Palestine in America, Politics

Earlier this week, in a powerful letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, 19 members of Congress urged the State Department to prioritize the rights of Palestinian children in the United States’ relationship with Israel.

Jun 26

Jun 26 Controversial TV series, DIG, canceled

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Palestine in America, News

Dig, a recent TV series set in Jerusalem, has been cancelled by USA Network after just one season, due to “modest ratings/response,” according to Seriable.com.

Jun 19

Jun 19 UIUC Ordered to Release Salaita Emails, Censured by National Academic Organization

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News, Palestine in America

A Champaign County court has ordered the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to release thousands of emails in relation to the firing of Steven Salaita last August. Last week’s decision is considered a major victory by Salaita’s supporters, who brought the lawsuit to the university under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Jun 18

Jun 18 American Muslims for Palestine’s 4th annual date campaign

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American Muslims for Palestine wants Americans to stand on the side of justice and choose occupation-free dates this Ramadan.

Jun 17

Jun 17 Tom Morello: I Have Never Crossed a Picket Link and I Am Not About to Start

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entertainment, Palestine in America

There are some fans of musicians who believe that the entities of politics and entertainment do not mix well. In fact, when a singer decides to speak out about a very controversial social justice issue that is affecting populations around the world, the most common response is that political events should not interfere with a musician’s ability to deliver quality, likable music.

Jun 16

Jun 16 United States complicit in Palestinian water crisis

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News, Palestine in America

Water in Palestine is extremely scarce, compounded by the Israeli occupation, the United States’ complicity in Israel’s crimes, and the overall water crisis in the Middle East.

Jun 15

Jun 15 Obama signals new approach to Palestinian-Israeli conflict

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Palestine in America, Politics

In an interview with Israel’s Channel 2’s Ilana Dayan earlier this month, President Obama said that Israel’s continued construction of settlements in the Occupied Territories coupled with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s rejectionist stance taken during the recent Israeli elections make it more difficult to protect Israel at the United Nations.

Jun 9

Jun 9 Rasmea Odeh legal update to be livestreamed

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News, Palestine in America, Rasmea Odeh

Rasmea Odeh and her defense attorney Michael Deutsch will be giving supporters a legal update on Odeh’s appeal on June 11th. The legal update will be livestreamed on a video conference at 6:30 pm central time.

Jun 8

Jun 8 UC Davis passes divestment resolution again

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Palestine in America, student activism

The Associated Students of the University of California, Davis (ASUCD) passed divestment resolution SR 17, with 10-0-2 vote. This marks the second time the ASUCD voted in favor of divestment. The original resolution, labeled SR 9, was deemed unconstitutional by the UC Davis Campus Court after it passed earlier this year.

Jun 4

Jun 4 No Way To Treat a Child Campaign Hosts Congressional Briefing

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Palestine in America, Politics

In honor of International Children’s Day, the No Way to Treat a Child Campaign held a congressional briefing, International Juvenile Justice Reform: Children in Israeli Military Detention on June 2.

May 29

May 29 To Play, or Not to Play- The Call for Musicians to Cancel Shows in Israel

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News, Palestine in America

Incubus is scheduled to perform in Israel this summer, ignoring pleas from the Palestinian and the human rights community to cancel the shows. The Backstreet Boys also ignored requests to cancel their shows.The popular 90s boy band played in Israel on three separate nights earlier this month.

May 26

May 26 Report: US-Israeli relationship plays in repression, racism and backlash against pro-Palestinian activists

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op-eds, Palestine in America

Palestinian supporters in the United States have often been silenced or witnessed backlash for their solidarity.

May 15

May 15 Traveling to bring smiles to little faces

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Palestine in America, personal stories

About a year ago I went on a humanitarian trip through Jordan. I visited Syrian refugees in various regions and camps. During my trip I was able to deliver some financial aide to refugees and bring donated items for children, such as toys.