Palestine

Belgium Is on the Right Track, But Europe Has Failed Palestine

While Belgium's position, on its own, is praiseworthy—as it reflects the ceaseless activism and pressure of the country's own civil society—it should not be seen as an alternative to a courageous political and moral position, similar to the one taken during the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa.

Ramzy Baroud · Dec 5, 2021

EU Joins Rights Group in Condemning Israel's 'Day of Destruction' of Palestinian Homes

Brett Wilkins · Nov 28, 2021

We Do Exist: Why the Palestinian Voice Should Take Center Stage

Ramzy Baroud · Nov 24, 2021

Raids, Arrests, and Death Threats: Israel's Strategy of Silencing Human Rights Defenders

Ramzy Baroud · Nov 22, 2021

'Morally Repugnant': Video Shows Israeli Troops Waking, Photographing Palestinian Kids

Brett Wilkins · Nov 18, 2021

Bill Gates Should Know Better: How the Israeli Occupation Ravages the Environment in Palestine

Gates' obsession with 'innovation' might have blinded him from addressing other issues that Israel is also 'known for'—namely, being the world's leading human rights violator, whose horrific track record of racial apartheid and violence is known to every member of the United Nations.

Ramzy Baroud · Nov 11, 2021

'Organized State Terrorism': Palestinians Condemn New Israeli Surveillance Revelations

"In case there was any doubt, technology powers apartheid."

Brett Wilkins · Nov 8, 2021

'How Many More?': Outrage Over Israeli Killing of 13-Year-Old Palestinian Boy

"Our country must stop enabling the killing of children," asserted U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib.

Brett Wilkins · Nov 5, 2021

US Coalition Calls on Biden to Denounce Israel's Crackdown on Palestinian Rights Groups

"A threat against the Palestinian human rights movement is a threat against movements for social justice everywhere," nearly 300 U.S.-based civil society groups told Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Kenny Stancil · Oct 29, 2021

'An Act of Cowardice': 21 Israel-Based Groups Condemn Terror Label for Palestine NGOs

The organizations called the designation "a draconian measure that criminalizes critical human rights work."

Brett Wilkins · Oct 25, 2021

Israel Condemned for Designating Palestinian Human Rights Groups 'Terrorist Organizations'

"Labeling effective NGOs 'terrorists' is a textbook way to evade accountability for human rights violations—and an affront to everyone who cares about peace," said Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Kenny Stancil · Oct 22, 2021

'No Tech for Apartheid': 40+ Groups Demand Amazon and Google Ditch Israeli Military

"Courageous workers at Google and Amazon are calling on their employers to stop enabling the Israeli government's oppression of Palestinian families—and we are proud to stand with them."

Brett Wilkins · Oct 13, 2021

'A Huge Deal': Amazon, Google Workers Demand Companies Sever Ties With Israeli Military

"We cannot look the other way as the products we build are used to deny Palestinians their basic rights, force Palestinians out of their homes, and attack Palestinians in the Gaza Strip."

Kenny Stancil · Oct 12, 2021

Facebook Suppressed Content Highlighting Israeli Abuses of Palestinians: Report

"Instead of respecting people's right to speak out, Facebook is silencing many people arbitrarily and without explanation, replicating online some of the same power imbalances and rights abuses we see on the ground."

Kenny Stancil · Oct 8, 2021