On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, over 350 scholars of the Civil Rights and Black Freedom Movements, veterans of these historic struggles, and educators and human rights advocates, issued a statement in support of Palestinian human rights and in defense of Angela Davis.
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr. ‘s allies urged him to remain silent about the Vietnam War, but he could not, so compelling was the tragedy. When he courageously spoke out, he was vilified for opposing the widespread pro-war sentiment.
Today we recognize MLK as a visionary. It’s risky to go against the tide, but our integrity must override our fear of rejection.
Read Moreby Kathryn Shihadah, If Americans Knew
A study of 50 years of headlines in 5 top newspapers finds that media coverage of Israel-Palestine favors Israel by providing more overall coverage, more positive coverage, and greater access to Israeli voices than to Palestinian ones. Much of this can be attributed to pressure from the pro-Israel lobby.
Read Moreby Kathryn Shihadah
“Does Israel have the right to exist?” is an oversimplified question to ask about a complex topic. Israel partisans need to ask new questions that open up dialogue, instead of shutting it down.
Read Morefrom Electronic Intifada
In 2018, Israel killed 295 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza; 14 Israelis were killed by Palestinians during the same period. More than 29,000 Palestinians were injured during 2018.
Nearly 60 of those Palestinians killed and 7,000 of those injured were children.
Read MoreHow can a woman who has spent her life fighting for equality be stripped of a civil rights award? Some priorities simply surpass global justice.
Read Morefrom Middle East Monitor and IMEMC
Between 2000 and 2014, Israel killed a Palestinian child every 3 days on average, for 14 years; in 2018 at least 56 children died, and over 900 were detained. Israel faces no serious obstacles and acts with impunity - with financial backing of the same regime that is allowing children to be separated from their parents and die on the border with Mexico.
Read Moreby Kathryn Shihadah
The illegal Israeli occupation continues its illegal collective punishment, bypassing the judicial process and demolishing the family home of an unconvicted Palestinian prisoner and terrorizing the entire neighborhood.
Read MoreOn December 6th, Ambassador Nikki Haley urged the UN General Assembly to do something new: condemn Hamas. Her attempt to persuade - using inaccurate and decontextualized arguments - failed.
Read MoreBy Kathryn Shihadah
As is often the case with proponents of justice for Palestinians, Marc Lamont Hill was watched closely by Israel partisans as he spoke before the UN last week. They took a phrase – one phrase – from the speech and threw the rest aside, hoping the world would do likewise. Ever since, we’ve been herded toward the anti-Semitism charge and away from any reflection on the actual issue.
Read MoreMiddle East Monitor reports on Israeli crimes against journalists - who are protected by international law (or in the Palestinian territories, NOT protected by international law)
Read Moreby Kathryn Shihadah
Airbnb is being sued for its decision to de-list Israeli settlements on confiscated Palestinian lands. Here are the details needed to make an informed decision about this lawsuit.
Read Moreby Kathryn Shihadah
Airbnb is doing the right thing by de-listing properties in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The Anti-Defamation League is pushing back – but its arguments fail to hold up to even the mildest scrutiny.
Read MoreAs residents of the Khan al Ahmar prepare for demolition, community leader Eid Khamis reflects on Israel’s attempt to destroy not just a village, but the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Read MoreThe charge of anti-Semitism against the UN does not hold up to close scrutiny, or even mid-range scrutiny for that matter.
by Kathryn Shihadah
Read MoreSchools in the US are in danger of attack by deranged, gun-toting terrorists. So are schools in Palestine - only their terrorists wear Israeli uniforms.
Read Moreby Kathryn Shihadah
Does Israel really need to add a Palestinians-only death sentence to the books?
Read MoreA common assumption about Palestinians is that from the get-go they’ve always opposed Israel because they’re anti-Semitic, or violent, or just don’t know what’s good for them. Let’s confront this honestly.
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