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A Better Response to Bennett’s “Terror State” Claim Whether the two-state solution is dead or merely in a coma remains an open question. But if serious negotiations ever do return, if they are to succeed, they will have to grapple with the real possibility that in an independent Palestinian state, Hamas could come to power…
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Americans for Justice in Palestine Action calls for Day of Action Thursday Oct. 28 Join us today as we #StandWithThe6 Last week, six leading Palestinian human rights organizations, whose missions are to protect and uphold human rights and provide essential services to Palestinian communities, were designated as terrorist organizations by Israel in an attempt to…
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Palestine Rights Committee express concern on Israel’s human rights crackdown Palestinian Rights Committee’s Bureau Expresses Deep Concern at Israel’s Designation of Civil Society Bodies as “Terrorist Organizations” ADC in Washington DC joins in protest Arabic: العربية Following is a statement by the Bureau of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the…
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Upcoming book: Power Born of Dreams: My Story is Palestine Palestinian cartoonist, author, activist and former prisoner Mohammad Sabaaneh will soon release the graphic novel Power Born of Dreams: My Story is Palestine, which was chosen as one of this week’s book of the week by Publishers Weekly. Palestinian cartoonist, author, activist and former prisoner…
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New Book: Apartheid is a Crime, Palestinian life under occupation Portraits of the Israeli Occupation of Palestine. Author Mats Svensson documents Palestinian street scenes, conveying the mannerisms and customs of daily life under military occupation in his new book “Apartheid is a Crime” released by Cune Press. Mats Svensson documents Palestinian street scenes, conveying the…
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Jewish Michigan lawmaker leads push for Two State Solution Michigan Congressman Andy Levin proposed a bill that would advocate for the Two-State Solution to the Israel Palestine conflict. Ironically, many of the leading pro-Palestinian members of Congress were not among the 27 others who co-sponsored Levin’s legislation. By Ray Hanania A coalition of mostly Jewish…
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Israel’s hypocritical demonization of its critics Israeli’s are the first to demand just but the last to dish it out. The hide behind exaggerated demonization claims slamming anyone who criticizes their immoral conduct as being “anti-semitic.” And they frequently take individual instances, some questionable in terms of veracity, and turn them into broader stereotypes as…
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Israeli military, settlers and media foment violence against Palestinians B’Tselem: Apartheid’s Watchdogs in Israel Last week, on 28 September 2021, dozens of Israeli settlers, some of them armed, attacked the Palestinian community of Khirbet al-Mufaqarah, which lies in the Masafer Yatta area (South Hebron Hills) in the West Bank, in one of the most severe…
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Reopening US Consulate in East Jerusalem is essential to peace The reopening of the US Consulate in East Jerusalem to address Palestinian Affairs is essential to achieving peace between Israel and Palestine, despite the failures of Israeli, Jewish and Palestinian peace activists. This column was originally published in Arab News on Sept. 22, 2021 By…
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Israeli officials expose peace-seeking rhetoric as fake This column on how the Abraham Accords have exposed Israels hypocritical policies on peace was originally published at Arab News on Sept. 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania A year after the Abraham Accords were signed, Israel has completely turned its back on peace with the Palestinians, making one…
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ADC Presents the Hala Maksoud Leadership Award at the 2021 Alex Odeh Memorial Conference The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is happy to present this year’s Hala Maksoud Leadership award to Suhair Nafal. This Award is presented annually to a community leader who has shown outstanding commitment and leadership, strength and compassion toward the concerns…
To mark the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, President Biden will visit the attack sites in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Families of hundreds of 9/11 victims told Biden to stay away unless he declassified government evidence that could link Saudi Arabia to the attack. By Eileen Fleming President Biden on Friday signed an executive order to…
A Plurality of American Voters Support Ben & Jerry’s Decision to Boycott Israeli Settlements Washington, DC, September 1, 2021 — The decision by Ben & Jerry’s to stop selling ice cream in Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian lands is supported by a significant plurality of American voters. The iconic Vermont-based ice cream company with an…
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ADC leads dozens demanding Biden push Israeli Prime Minister Bennett to end oppression of Palestinians Joint Statement on Biden-Bennett August 26th White House Meeting Ahead of President Joe Biden’s first in-person meeting today with newly-elected Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, ADC, along with the undersigned organizations, insists President Biden center core Palestinian calls for justice…
Israel attorney Lea Tsemel’s work for justice showcased in documentary everyone must see By Ray Hanania Israeli lawyer #LeaTsemel is my hero. Her lifelong fight for justice, for Israelis and especially for Palestinian has gained recognition in a documentary, “Advocate,” that showcases her struggle which has been recently nominated for two Emmy awards to be…
ADC urges probe of rising discrimination against Arab Americans In response to the recent surge of discrimination cases aimed at silencing pro-Palestinian voices in the work place, ADC has requested that the House Education and Labor Committee hold a hearing into the discriminatory practices happening across the country. In a letter to Chairman Bobby Scott…
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PBS program features documentary on Ramallah “Mayor”, free streaming July 26-Aug. 25, 2021 Acclaimed Emmy-Award Winning Filmmaker David Osit Returns to POV With Latest Feature Documentary, Mayor. Film follows the mayor of Ramallah, the de facto capital of the Palestinian National Authority, as he manages his city duties against the backdrop of the Israeli occupation. PBS…
Israel threatens to confiscate Palestinian land in Bethlehem Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) has a long history with Tent of Nations, a family owned farm located in the southwest hills of Bethlehem. Owned and operated by the Nassar family, the land is not only an active farm but a dedicated space for peace and…
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