Occupation

BDS Of Israel Should Build To A Military Embargo

April 23, 2018 Staff, bdsmovement.net Strategize! BDS, Embargo, Israel, Occupation, Palestine

We are witnessing Israel’s ongoing massacre against unarmed Palestinian protesters in Gaza. Through inspiring popular demonstrations, they are protesting Israel’s 12-year siege, and demanding their UN-sanctioned right of return to the homes they were ethnically cleansed from. Palestinian activists in Gaza are asking, “What is the world doing while Israel’s massacre is live streamed?” It’s up to us to make sure they are not facing Israel’s crimes alone. We must channel our rage at Israel’s atrocities into effective actions to hold Israel accountable. Together, we can escalate Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaigns. Our concrete, strategic solidarity will send a strong message of support to Palestinians in Gaza: You are not alone, and we will work to hold Israel accountable for its murder of Palestinian protesters. Strengthening, mainstreaming and popularizing Palestinians’ call for a two-way military embargo on Israel is the most effective response to Israel’s ongoing massacre.

From Deir Yassin Massacre To Avigdor Lieberman – No Palestinian Is Innocent

April 18, 2018 Miko Peled, Ahtribune.com Educate! Nationalism, Occupation, Palestine

One day, when historians discuss the history of Palestine under Zionist occupation, two dates will be remembered as important indicators. The first is the massacre and total destruction of the village of Deir Yassin, which was committed by Zionist militias on April 9, 1948. The second is a statement given almost exactly seventy years later by Israel’s defense minister, Avigdor Lieberman. Lieberman, in response to Israeli soldiers murdering innocent civilians in Gaza, said “There are no innocent people in Gaza.” As the state of Israel prepares to celebrate seventy years of independence, and Palestinians mourn seventy years of genocide, ethnic cleansing and apartheid, it is abundantly clear that in the eyes of Zionist Israel all Palestinians are guilty and deserve to die. As it was in Deir Yassin in April 1948, so it was in Gaza in April 2018.

Palestinian Popular Resistance

April 13, 2018 Wasan Abu Baker, Popular Resistance. Educate! Human Rights, Israel, Occupation, Palestine

The March of Return, which was launched on the anniversary of the Land Day, imposed new facts. The most important is that it revealed to the Palestinians the right of the return to self determination and to establish their independent state, refusing to bargain for their legitimate rights. Its true that the steadfastness (Sumud) of Palestinians sent a clear message to the American administration and Israel that the bells of return have begun ringing and will not stop until they reach the goal of Free state for Palestinians.

Podcast: Israeli Military Resister On Her 115 Days Jailed

April 9, 2018 Staff, Couragetoresist.org Resist! Israel, Militarization, Occupation

Tamar Ze’evi, who at the age of nineteen refused to serve in the Israeli military. “I guess my story begins from growing up in Israel and specifically in Jerusalem, which is living, growing up in conflict.” Today, Tamar continues to work with Mesarvot (Hebrew) to advocate for other objectors. For coverage of their movement in English, check out the Times of Israel. Courage to Resist’s mission to “Support the troops who refuse to fight, or who face consequences for acting on conscience, in opposition to illegal wars, occupations, the policies of empire…” led to solidarity with Israeli objectors soon after our founding. Check out “US Resisters’ Solidarity with Israeli ‘Shministim’ Refusers” (Dec. 2008) and “Dialogues Against Militarism Report from Israel/Palestine” (Nov. 2009). In fact, Courage to Resist would likely have been named Courage to Refuse, had not an Israeli refuser organization of that same name already existed.

The Longest Student Sit-In In Howard’s History Comes To An End

April 7, 2018 Jazmin Goodwin and Autumn Dalton, Thehilltoponline.com Resist! Higher Education, Occupation, Student Activism

After nine days of occupying Howard University’s administration building, student protesters ended their sit-in after administrators and student organizers agreed on a way forward for some of the students. A press conference was held by the university’s board of trustees to share a statement of commitments to the Howard University community that included some of the demands that #HUResist wanted when they took over the building at the end of March. Board of Trustees Chairman, Stacey J. Mobley released a statement letter to the Howard University community affirming the end of the nine day sit-in and next steps. “As all of us are aware, Howard University has a long history of healthy debate and discourse on our campus and it’s a tradition we fully support. We want to continue to encourage dialogue and we are committed to providing a safe space for all voices to feel comfortable to speak freely,” Mobley stated in the statement.

8 Boston Jews Arrested As They Shut Down Israeli Consulate To Protest Violence On Gaza

April 4, 2018 Yonah Lieberman, Ifnotnowmovement.org Resist! Boston, Gaza, Jews, Nationalism, Occupation, Palestine, Protests

BOSTON, MA: This morning, on the fourth day of Passover, Boston Jewish Millennials locked themselves to the Israeli Consulate of New England and called for an end to Israeli violence against Palestinian protesters in Gaza, which resulted in the death of 17 protesters while injuring more than 1,000 others last week — the deadliest day in Israel/Palestine since the 2014 Gaza War, also known as Operation Protective Edge. “At the Passover Seder, my family and I talk about our community’s journey toward freedom as part of an ancient ritual done in Jewish households across the world. After over a decade of the Israeli blockade and three bombardments, that is exactly what Palestinians in Gaza want: freedom,” said Sarah O’Connor, who was one of eight IfNotNow members that chained themselves to the doors of the Israeli consulate.

‘We Will Not Wait 70 Years More’: Scenes From Gaza’s March Of Return

April 4, 2018 Ahmad Kabariti, Mondoweiss.net Resist! Gaza, Israel, Nationalism, Occupation, Palestine

Amid thousands of semi-cultivated wheat and barley fields in the area of Abu Safia, east of Jabalia in North Gaza, around 30 beige canvas tents have been set up within 700 meters of the adjacent Israeli border fence, ahead of a six-week protest camp under the gaze of wary Israeli soldiers. Those crops could hardly be seen due to tens of thousands of participants joining the encampment, an unprecedented number according to the organizers of the Great March of Return. The first rally was kicked off on Friday, March 30th when Palestinians worldwide mark Land Day, commemorating the killing of six unarmed Palestinians protesters in Israel in 1976.

For First Time In 70 years, Palestinians Return To Their Villages

April 1, 2018 Shatha Hammad, Al Jazeera Educate! Israel, Occupation, Palestine

The elder Khawaja stood there greeting others who had arrived on the buses that followed, just as she used to greet her village's visitors as a young woman before 1948. "Welcome, welcome to al-Thahiryeh," the 90-year-old said. "We apologise for not having a home to welcome you in." Since 1948, there have been no homes or residents in the destroyed village of al-Thahiryeh, which lies southeast of the city of al-Lydd. That year, Zionist forces pushed out Palestinian families living in the village, before destroying every inch of it.

Violence Continues in Palestine, Israel Denounced

March 31, 2018 Staff, Al Jazeera Resist! Israel, Occupation, Palestine

On Saturday, 49 more people were wounded in the ongoing demonstrations. Palestinian rights group Adalah said the Israeli army on Saturday "accidentally" took responsibility for the attacks on Palestinian protesters, before deleting a post from their official Twitter page. "Yesterday we saw 30,000 people; we arrived prepared and with precise reinforcements. Nothing was carried out uncontrolled; everything was accurate and measured, and we know where every bullet landed," a screenshot of the post, shared by Adalah, read. In the aftermath of the protests, leaders in several countries denounced Israel's actions.

Howard University Students In Third Day Of Occupation

March 31, 2018 Kevin Zeese, Popular Resistance Resist! Occupation, Student Activism

Hundreds of Howard University students are in their third day of an occupation of four floors of the administration building. They are planning Easter services on Sunday at 9:30. The occupation was ignited by the recent revelation that over a million dollars were stolen via tuition reimbursements from 2007 to 2016 but the students demands were broader. The students issued a statement of demands. The students are also calling for “the immediate resignation of President Wayne A.I. Frederick and the Executive Committee of the Board of the Trustees”

The Yearly Campaign To Show The World The Horrifying Reality Of Hebron

March 26, 2018 By Miko Peled, mintpressnews.com Educate! Genocide, Nationalism, Occupation, Palestine, Zionism

HEBRON, PALESTINE — In order to fully understand the reality in Palestine, one must come to terms with the idea that the conquest of Palestine by the Zionists was done with the intent of committing genocide and ethnic cleansing of the native inhabitants of Palestine. This was true when, in 1948, 78 percent of Palestine was conquered and renamed Israel and it was also true when, in 1967, the conquest was completed and Israel took the remaining 22 percent of the country. The intention was and remains taking over the land and populating it with Jews at the expense of Palestinians. It is true in the villages and in the towns, in the cities and in the countryside. It is crucial to examine how the Zionist regime accomplishes its goals on a case by case basis, and how local Palestinian leaders and grassroots groups resist.

ADAPT Occupies Space To Protest FDA Commissioner

March 22, 2018 John Zangas, DC Media Group Organize!, Resist! ADAPT, Disability Rights, Occupation

Disability rights activists have for the last two weeks made a tiny, nondescript park at 24th and I Street NW into a temporary base of operations. “ADAPT Freedom Park,” as they’ve christened it, is nothing but a triangular sliver of grass bordered by tulip bulbs. Blankets, sleeping bags and inflated mattresses sprawl on the grass, and aluminum containers full of black beans, barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes and veggie casserole are neatly stacked on two park benches. Cookies, doughnuts, coffee and snacks pile up around them. Banners, painted in black block letters, are what declare the park under occupation and the building across the street under siege. “Stop the Torture!” they say. “Director of FDA: Release the Regulations.” The activists, from various chapter of the disability rights advocacy group ADAPT, have traveled from around the country to be here.

Vermonters Call On Ben & Jerry’s To End Complicity With Israel’s Occupation And Settlements

March 22, 2018 Vermonters for a Just Peace in Palestine/Israel, Bdsmovement.net Resist! Israel, Occupation, Palestine, Vermont

Most everybody knows that Ben & Jerry’s makes premium ice cream and champions “Peace” and “Love.” What they don’t know is that this socially responsible business and strong supporter of Occupy Wall Street is making ice cream in Israel and selling it in illegal settlements in Occupied Palestine. Progressive Except for Palestine Ben & Jerry’s business practices are tethered to a vibrant Social Mission that commits it to ...meet human needs and eliminate injustices in our local, national and international communities by integrating these concerns into out day-to-day. Most everybody knows that Ben & Jerry’s makes premium ice cream and champions “Peace” and “Love.” What they don’t know is that this socially responsible business and strong supporter of Occupy Wall Street is making ice cream in Israel and selling it in illegal settlements in Occupied Palestine.

Walk To Palestine: Activist Walking 5,000km

March 21, 2018 Staff, Aljazeera.com Resist! Activism, Israel, Occupation, Palestine

Twenty-five-year-old Swedish activist Benjamin Ladraa is on a treacherous walk from Sweden to Palestine to raise awareness about human rights violations in the occupied territories. As of Wednesday, he is in Bulgaria and should reach Istanbul on March 20, walking 30-50km a day. Ladraa began his 5,000km journey from Gothenburg, Sweden, on August 8 last year. "The plan is to continue through Bulgaria, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and again through Syria to Jordan, and if I cannot get into Palestine, I will try to inform the media about it," he said.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Locals Take Over Pipeline Office, Then Occupy Drill Rig

March 20, 2018 Staff, Earthfirstjournal.org Resist! Occupation, Pennsylvania, Pipelines

A busload of fifty local residents took over the field offices of Williams/Transco at 805 Estelle Drive, Suite 101, in Lancaster. We dropped a 12 foot stretch of pipeline in Williams’s meeting room, sang songs through the hallways, and slapped a Condemnation Notice on the door before leaving. When a Williams employee complained about our visit, one of our residents deadpanned: “Sucks to be invaded, doesn’t it?” Our message was simple and direct: we the people, whose lives and land are under assault by this toxic pipeline, openly defy the “right” of dirty energy giants to profit at the expense of our health, safety, water, and land. From there, the bus headed down to southern Lancaster County where Williams is drilling under the Conestoga River and desecrating federally recognized indigenous graves.

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