Posts Tagged “Protest”
Shakira cancels Israel performance in face of worldwide outcry Nearly 15,000 members of the peace activist organization Jewish Voice for Peace joined in a worldwide protest to convince mega-entertainer Shakira to cancel a planned performance in Tel Aviv, Israel. The protest is intended to send a message to the Israeli people that turning their backs…
Ashrawi: US is complicit in Israeli atrocities with Embassy move PLO Executive Committee Member Dr. Hanan Ashrawi: “Seventy years on, the Nakba continues.” Also, BDS activists decry embassy move “One the eve of the seventieth anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba (“catastrophe”), a grave historical injustice that continues today, the U.S. will officially relocate its embassy…
Israeli refuses military service because of Gaza brutality Jewish Israeli Mattan Hellman (20), of Kibbutz Ha’ogen, has refused to serve in the Israeli military citing the ongoing violence and claiming to be a conscientious objector. Conscientious objectors are recognized in most civilized military systems, including int he United States. However, Israel severely punishes Jews who refuse…
Yemeni’s organize nationwide protest against immigration restrictions National One-Hour #BodegaStrike Shutdown April 24th Yemeni Americans will organize a protest and shutter their bodegas (small stores) across the United States to express their opposition to restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump and his immigration ban. Who: Yemeni American Merchants Association and National Bodega Partners What: Communities…
Activists protest Senator Schumer’s silence on Gaza killings Young Jewish American Activist Group IfNotNow protests silence by U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer who has been vocal in condemning Arabs, Muslims and everyone else, except for the violations of Human Rights committed by Israel’s government. New York police arrested the protestors who refuse to compromise their humanity…
Israelis and Palestinians will protest in the Jerusalem Marathon This upcoming Friday, 17th of March, the Jerusalem Marathon will be held, marking 50 years to the “unification” of the city. Palestinian public committees along with Free Jerusalem group are organizing a protest in front of the marathon. We wish to remind the residents and the…
