PALESTINE BOOK AWARDS 2019: SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED

London, UK I MEMO

Eyewitness Palestine delegation leader Noura Erakat is featured at MEMO’s Palestine Book Awards this year and is shortlisted for her book Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine

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OKINAWA LIVELIHOOD AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Okinawa, Japan I Rebecca Pierce Films

EP delegate Rebecca Pierce is reporting from her recent trip in Okinawa where local activists and community members are protesting against the US military base and environmental degradation of the Bay, caused by ongoing military construction. The post below highlights how the livelihood of the community is affected by military occupation.

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JAMES BALDWIN AND THE JEWISH STATE

Chicago, IL I Mondoweiss

Eyewitness Palestine delegate Steven S. has written a remarkable piece on James Baldwin’s assessment of Israel and Black-Jewish tensions in the context of Jesse Jackson’s 1984 campaign as the Democratic presidential candidate.

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WHY MEDIA OUTLETS COVER RACIAL RECONCILIATION BUT NOT RACISM

Durham, NC I Scalawag Magazine

Eyewitness Palestine delegate Lewis W. wrote an article this past spring titled "Why media outlets cover racial reconciliation but not racism".

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THE STRUGGLE FOR PALESTINIAN RIGHTS: REVISITING US POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL LAWa

Washington, DC I Middle East Institute

Eyewitness Palestine delegation leader Noura E. was part of a book talk at the Middle East Institute last week, showcasing Khaled Elgindy’s book “ Blind Spot: America and the Palestinians, from Balfour to Trump”.

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INSIDE AIDA AND DHEISHEH REFUGEE CAMPS

Pleasantville, NY I The Weave News

Eyewitness Palestine delegate Charlie F. has a new piece out with Weave News titled “Inside Aida and Dheihsheh Refugee Camps”.

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OAKLAND SIN FRONTERAS MAY DAY 2019

Oakland, CA I Oakland Sin Fronteras

Eyewitness Palestine delegates Mohammed S., Lara K., Sharif Z. and so many others were out at May Day 2019 in Oakland this year, uplifting International Workers Day and community voices against US Imperialism, ICE, Prisons and Cages.

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BLACK WOMEN CREATE A FORCEFIELD OF SUPPORT AROUND ILHAN OMAR

San Francisco, CA I The Nation

Eyewitness Palestine delegate Rebecca P. has a new article out in The Nation, featuring an interview with #BlackLivesMatter co-founder Patrisse Cullors about Black women's solidarity with Ilhan Omar, the connection between Black and Palestinian freedom, and shared struggle in the face of rising fascism.

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RECLAIMING JUDAISM FROM ZIONISM

Washington, DC I Interlink Books

Eyewitness Palestine delegate Carolyn K. has published a big book of personal narratives by 40+ Jewish Activists and Scholars, featuring many Eyewitness Palestine delegates.

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A NEW GENERATION IS READY TO STAND WITH PALESTINIANS

Washington DC I Washington Post

Eyewitness Palestine delegation leader Noura Erakat has an insightful article in the Washington Post this month about a new generation of Palestinian organizers.

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PLANTING IN PALESTINE THE SEEDS OF A NEW SOCIETY

Cambridge, MA I Mondoweiss

Eyewitness Palestine delegate Hubert M. has published a piece in Mondoweiss about the rooftop garden at Lajee Center in Aida Camp.

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AIRBNB CAVES INTO ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS

Bay Area, CA I Electronic Intifada

Eyewitness Palestine delegation leader Nora B. writes about Airbnb's new decision to keep participating and colluding with Israeli apartheid.

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MUSLIM HILL DAY

Washington DC I CAIR SF Bay Area

Eyewitness Palestine delegate Ossama K. was part of CAIR’s 2-day Muslim Advocacy on the Hill. This picture is with Rep. Rashida Tlaib outside of her office.

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MILLIONS FOR THE LAND AND FOR RETURNS

San Francisco, CA I AROC

Eyewitness Palestine delegates Lara K. & Sharif Z. of AROC: Arab Resource & Organizing Center pictured here at the All Out For Gaza March in San Francisco.

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LAUNCHING BARVAHR

Portland, ME I BANVAHR

Eyewitness Palestine delegate Sally B-S has launched the Buddhist Alliance for Non-Violence and HumanRights in Israel-Palestine.

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HOW CAN CIVIL RESISTANCE/SOCIAL WORK INTEGRATION ENHANCE SOCIAL CHANGE?

Lexington, KY I ICNC

Eyewitness Palestine delegate Lindsay L. wrote this amazing piece for the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC) "Minds of the Movement" blog.

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REDEFINING SUCCESS: THE MINORITY NARRATIVE

Washington, DC I Hub Ball Room

Eyewitness Palestine delegates Tracy R. and Benjamin D. are sitting on a panel tonight called “Redefining Success”.

Tracey’s talk is called “I Am My Own Legacy”. Benjamin will speak about Abraham Serfaty, Morocco’s Mandela.

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TRUMP DECLARES GOLAN HEIGHTS A PART OF ISRAEL

Washington DC I Democracy Now

Eyewitness Palestine delegation leader Noura Erakat is featured on Democracy Now! responding to #Trump's announcement that the U.S. will recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied #GolanHeights, in defiance of international law and decades of U.S. policy. Trump announced the move via Twitter Thursday, writing, “After 52 years it is time for the United States to fully recognize Israel’s Sovereignty over the Golan Heights, which is of critical strategic and security importance to the State of Israel and Regional Stability!”