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October 16, 2023
All eyes on Gaza. We can’t look away now.
Israeli officials are openly planning to open “the gates of hell” on Gaza.
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Jewish Voice for Peace endorses the Women’s March 2019
“There is absolutely no room for antisemitism or racism in our movements, and we recognize that we all have work to do to combat them. We appreciate everything the Women’s March has done to address concerns about antisemitism, and are proud to support the Women’s March in building a broad, strong, intersectional movement for justice.”
550+ Academics Stand with Angela Davis, call on Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to re-issue human rights award
“We share Professor Davis’ visionary commitment to the ‘indivisibility of justice,’ and believe we are all responsible for pursuing social justice for all human beings, without exception—which includes pursuing social justice for Palestinians.”
Jewish Alternatives to Zionism: A Partial History
By Ben Lorber For over a century, Jews around the world have maintained a robust critique of Zionism and the state of Israel. The tradition of Jewish dissent against Zionism has taken many forms. From…
350+ Academics Stand with Angela Davis, call on Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to re-issue human rights award
“We share Professor Davis’ visionary commitment to the ‘indivisibility of justice,’ and believe we are all responsible for pursuing social justice for all human beings, without exception—which includes pursuing social justice for Palestinians.”
January 2019 Media Watch – JVP Health Advisory Council
Short summaries of important Israel/Palestine news from health and human rights organizations.
JVP condemns collective punishment of Palestinians
The takeover of Ramallah and environs by the Israeli Army reminds us of the deep power imbalance between occupier and occupied. We know justice is impossible unless this imbalance is addressed.
Jewish Voice for Peace Targets CNN over Dr. Marc Lamont Hill Firing in Atlanta Sunday paper
By firing Dr. Hill, we believe CNN is discriminating against a commentator who spoke up for Palestinian rights. They should make it right and reinstate him.
Support the Caravan of Migrants and Refugees
“In moments like this it is of critical importance to connect our struggles. The right to seek asylum is intrinsically connected to the right of return, and they are both upheld by international law. It is our responsibility to not be idle witnesses to the atrocities committed against refugees in Gaza and in the Mexico/US border.”
Open Letter From Pittsburgh
AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE PITTSBURGH COALITION TO END THE DEADLY EXCHANGE TO MAYORS & GOVERNORS ACROSS THE U.S. We write with grave concern as, right now, various New England law enforcement officials participate…
Tell Rhode Island and Boston: End the Deadly Exchange!
We just won two unprecedented victories when Vermont and Northampton canceled participation in an ADL delegation for police to learn from the Israeli military. Rhode Island and Boston are still planning to send their high-ranking…
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