Palestinian rights

Protesting the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Carnegie Hall, New York, February 3, 2019. (Gili Getz)

From courts to campuses, US Palestine advocates are reclaiming their free speech

Despite 'all-out assault' on Palestine advocacy, legal victories and grassroots organizing are creating new opportunities for activism under Biden, says Palestine Legal attorney Meera Shah.

By Amjad Iraqi March 11, 2021

Members and supporters of Fordham Students for Justice in Palestine protest the university administration's refusal to register SJP as a student organization, in New York. Jan. 23, 2017. (Joe Catron/Flickr)

This university claims to be pro-justice. So why is it banning Palestine activism?

After a four-year legal battle, Fordham University is still refusing to allow a Palestinian rights club on campus. But students are not letting up.

By Alex Kane February 25, 2021

Protest in solidarity with Gaza in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 15, 2012. (Heri Rakotomalala/Flickr)

In Canada, the IHRA definition has begun to stifle pro-Palestinian voices

It is no coincidence that the IHRA definition of antisemitism is being advanced in Canada amidst an increasingly hostile environment toward critics of Israel.

By Mohammad Fadel and Shireen Salti December 28, 2020

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Pro-Palestine demonstrators march in Times Square, New York, October 18, 2015. (Amir Levy/Flash90)

PODCAST: How Palestine advocates are gearing up for the post-Trump era

Biden is 'no friend to Palestine' — but unlike Trump, he is a target that can be pressured by grassroots movements, says organizer Sandra Tamari.

By Natasha Roth-Rowland December 18, 2020

Activists from IfNotNow protest outside Birthright Israel’s offices in New York City, April 5, 2019. (Gili Getz)

A Palestinian guide to Jewish American allyship

As American Jews increasingly enter the Palestinian rights movement, the power dynamics between the two groups often lead to tensions. One activist opens up about the complexities of navigating those dynamics, and what Jews should be doing to center Palestinian voices.

By Tom Pessah November 23, 2020

A pro-Trump billboard seen by Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, just days ahead of the U.S. elections, October 21, 2020. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

After Trump, restoring ‘normal’ US policy on Palestine isn’t enough

Biden may be a pro-Israel stalwart, but progressive activists and representatives can push for a foreign policy that respects Palestinian rights.

By Omar Baddar November 13, 2020

Activists with the U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights participate in a protest. (Courtesy of USCPR)

‘A different world is possible’: Palestine advocates step up fight under COVID-19

Despite the overwhelming nature of the coronavirus crisis, Palestinian rights groups say the laying bare of injustices is strengthening their demands of freedom and equality for all.

By Natasha Roth-Rowland May 14, 2020

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2016. (Haim Zach/GPO)

For Palestinian rights movement, Biden poses a familiar quandary

Palestine advocates in the U.S. have no hope in Joe Biden changing his staunch pro-Israel views, yet feel they have no choice but to pressure him to do so.

By Alex Kane May 8, 2020

A Palestinian family sits in their destroyed home in the At-Tuffah district of Gaza City, which was heavily attacked during last Israeli offensive, September 21, 2014. (Activestills.org)

No matter who wins elections, Israel’s victory image is clear

A poster featuring Palestinian leaders defeated and humiliated is the epitome of Israel’s vision of absolute 'victory' over Palestinians.

By Hagai El-Ad March 2, 2020

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during the 2017 Invictus Games opening ceremonies in Toronto, Canada Sept. 23, 2017. (EJ Hersom)

Even with a liberal government, Canada disregards Palestinian rights

Canada presents itself as a bastion of liberalism. Why are Palestinians left out of its vision?

By Dalya Al Masri December 20, 2019

Pro-Palestine demonstrators march in Times Square, New York, October 18, 2015. (Amir Levy/Flash90)

With an eye on 2020, new Palestinian platform takes aim at U.S. funding to Israel

'Freedom is the Future,' a new platform launched by Palestinian organizers in the U.S. and backed by diverse coalition of groups, seeks to influence the debate on Israel-Palestine in the run-up to the 2020 election.

By Alex Kane December 11, 2019

Human Rights Watch Israel and Palestine Director Omar Shakir parts with friends and supporters at Ben-Gurion Airport ahead of his deportation from Israel, November 25, 2019 (Oren Ziv/Activestills.org).

PODCAST: Who will Israel deport next?

Attorney Emily Schaeffer Omer-Man explains how, in deporting Human Rights Watch's Omar Shakir, Israel is now policing the speech and political opinions of human rights advocates.

By Henriette Chacar November 29, 2019

President Trump at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, May 23, 2017. (U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv)

How Israel-Palestine jumped to the heart of U.S. politics

A dramatic debate over Israel-Palestine is taking center stage in U.S. politics, and it shows no sign of dying down.

By Alex Kane November 22, 2019