Palestine

Rachel Corrie, 1979-2003 (she died 22 years ago today)

Rachel, an American #peace #activist, was killed when Israeli soldiers crushed her with a #bulldozer

She was trying to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian family's home in #rRafah by Israeli occupation forces, before they left Gaza abd turned it into a giant concentration camp.

#Israel #Gaza #NeverForget #RachelCorrie #HumanShield #Politics #Gaza #Occupation

@palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@a.gup.pe @israel

Arwa Mahdawi - Opinion Sat 15 Mar 2025 09.00 EDT

"It should be clear by now that America is not exceptional; the constitution is not a magical document that will protect our freedoms simply by existing. We are sliding towards an authoritarian future at alarming speed and Khalil’s detention is an important reminder that we can’t fight for our rights in isolation. All of our freedoms are intertwined."

from #972Magazine [published in Israel]

By Ruwaida Kamal Amer and Ibtisam Mahdi
March 17, 2025

"On March 2, less than 48 hours after Ramadan began, Israel shut all crossings into Gaza, preventing the entry of humanitarian aid and fuel. A week later, Israel cut off remaining electricity supplies to the enclave, forcing the scaling down of a desalination plant that was providing drinking water to half a million Palestinians in central and southern Gaza. No food has entered the Strip for more than two weeks, making it increasingly difficult for residents to put together a meal to break their fast each evening."

By Michael Wilson, Michael Rothfeld and Ana Ley Published March 16, 2025 Updated March 17, 2025, 9:32 a.m. ET

[Fairly sympathetic article from the #NYT, with background bio of Mahmoud Khalil.]

https://archive.ph/Qa8QT

Oscar Winner Adra: "Why Couldn’t Claudia Roth Applaud Me as a Palestinian?" (The Third Draft - Hanno Hauenstein, 2025-03-15)

https://hannohauenstein.substack.com/p/oscar-winner-adra-why-couldnt-claudia
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“Over the past year and a half, I’ve traveled to Palestine and Israel four times, met with the filmmakers of No Other Land, and moderated panels on the film in Jerusalem and Berlin – some alongside its protagonists. More often than not, these discussions were overshadowed by the political firestorm the film ignited in Germany. The message from major officials to the filmmakers was unmistakable: Your perspectives are not welcome here.”

“while No Other Land’s Oscar win was unexpected, its rejection by the U.S. film industry was just as telling. Despite glowing reviews, no American distributor picked it up. Beyond select screenings, the film remains largely inaccessible to U.S. audiences.”

#NoOtherLand #FakeAntisemitism
@palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@a.gup.pe @israel

The blue MAGAts are reaching a new low on Their blame game towards anti genocide protesters.

It's truly sickening to read their comments.
#PEFP #BlueMAGA #Genocide #Dumbfuckistan #genocide #Gaza #Trump #USpol @palestine @israel

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/40102778

Jessica Corbett Mar 14, 2025

'This Felt Like a Kidnapping Because It Was': Family of Mahmoud Khalil Releases Arrest Video

Khalil's wife said that "officers in plain clothes—who refused to show us a warrant, speak with our attorney, or even tell us their names—forced my husband into an unmarked car and took him away from me."

By Abby Zimet Mar 15, 2025

Freefalling through our authoritarian takeover, this week saw New York police in the grotesque faux-gold belly of the beast arrest 100 Jews of conscience chanting "Free Free Palestine" to protest the ICE abduction of a Palestinian peace advocate for likewise standing against Israeli genocide - both acts of Constitutionally-protected free speech this dark regime deems criminal. Jews on detainment for expressing the wrong political ideas: "We know our history, and we know where this leads. This is what fascists do."

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/26879850

New details have emerged about the Israeli drone attack in Beit Lahia, which killed at least nine Palestinians.

The attack reportedly hit a relief team accompanied by journalists and photographers.

The Palestinian Journalists Protection Center said in a statement that "Israel killed three journalists in an air strike on a media team documenting relief efforts in northern Gaza".

"The journalists were documenting humanitarian relief efforts for those affected by Israel’s genocidal war".

By Syma Mohammed Published date: 14 March 2025 19:58 GMT

"Columbia University leadership made a series of concessions to the Trump administration on Thursday following an extraordinary letter that listed nine demands it expected the university to make if it did not want its federal funding to be pulled.

On Thursday, the university announced it was expelling, suspending and revoking the degrees of 22 students following last year’s Hamilton Hall protest, fulfilling one of the nine demands issued in a letter from the Trump administration to Columbia."

By CESAR ATTANASIO Updated 7:08 PM EDT, March 13, 2025

"The demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace wore red shirts reading “Jews say stop arming Israel” and held up banners as they chanted “Bring Mahmoud home now!” on the lower level of the Fifth Avenue building’s public atrium.

After warning the protesters to leave, police said they arrested 98 people who stayed on various charges, including trespassing, obstruction and resisting arrest."

[article gives details on his arrest and treatment during detention]

By LARRY NEUMEISTER Updated 2:23 AM EDT, March 14, 2025

#Trump warned that ‘all hell will break out’ if #Gaza #hostages aren’t released.

Let's see if he dares say anything about #Israel and #Netanyahu now.

#PeaceNow #StopIsrael #SaveGaza #StopNetanyahu #BDS #SanctionIsrael #BoycotIsrael #Genocide #HostageExchange
@palestine @palestine @israel

A group of Israeli settler leaders visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and met senior government officials earlier this week, according to Israeli media.
Around 700,000 Israeli settlers live in roughly 300 illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and East #Jerusalem, all of which have been built since #Israel occupied the territories in 1967.

#UAE #Israel #Occupation #WestBank #Traitors #Politics @palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@a.gup.pe
@israel https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-settler-leaders-hail-cooperation-uae-first-trip-abu-dhabi

Miami Beach mayor proposes ending O Cinema’s lease over showing Oscar winner ‘No Other Land,’ calling it antisemitic - WSVN 7News (2025-03-12)

https://wsvn.com/entertainment/miami-beach-mayor-proposes-ending-o-cinemas-lease-over-showing-oscar-winner-no-other-land-calling-it-antisemitic/
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“Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner is taking issue with the documentary, demanding late last week that it not be shown in the theater, which leases its space from the city.”

“In a resolution put forth by the mayor, the city states its ‘desire to identify a new tenant/grantee to operate the movie theater located on the Premises that more accurately reflects the City’s values.’”

“Meiner plans to host a virtual town hall next Tuesday to discuss the matter. He hopes to put the resolution up for a vote on Wednesday.”

#NoOtherLand #FakeAntisemitism
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By Stephanie Saul March 12, 2025 Updated 1:07 p.m. ET

"The news site called her a member of a terrorist group, citing postings referring to appearances she made on panels at Samidoun-sponsored events, but a lawyer for Dr. Doutaghi said she is not a member of Samidoun, a global organization that sponsors meetings and protests supporting Palestinian causes. In an interview, Dr. Doutaghi, 30, called herself a “loud and proud” supporter of Palestinian rights. “I am a scholar,” she said, adding, “I am not a member of any organization that would constitute a violation of U.S. law.”"

https://archive.ph/Annlx

SACKED By #Germany... For Opposing GENOCIDE... Fired Civil Servant Melanie Schweizer Speaks Out (Owen Jones | Youtube, 2025-03-12)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETnMLb%5C_ql1g

#FakeAntisemitism #MelanieSchweizer
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By Areeb Ullah
Published date: 12 March 2025 16:53 GMT

March 11, 2025 5:31 PM ET Elena Moore

"The White House is defending the arrest of pro-Palestinian protest leader and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, and says the Department of Homeland Security plans to arrest more protesters moving forward.

On Tuesday afternoon, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision to arrest Khalil, a green card holder who is of Palestinian descent, fell in line with President Trump's recent executive order aimed at cracking down on antisemitism on U.S. campuses. The order allows the administration to revoke visas and deport international students if they're determined to be "pro-jihadist" or "Hamas sympathizers.""

Michael Sainato
Wed 12 Mar 2025 09.26 EDT

"She spoke out about the dramatic incident after Khalil was taken away in handcuffs in front of her on Saturday night, when law enforcement intercepted them as they were about to enter their residence in university housing. He was taken downtown, then to New Jersey and then flown to Ice detention in Louisiana. A court hearing on his case is due in Manhattan on Wednesday."

Full article:

Half of Gaza water sites damaged or destroyed, BBC satellite data reveals