Category: AFSC
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Our bodies can no longer hold us
It’s been six weeks since Israel has cut off all aid to Palestinians in Gaza. AFSC’s Serena Awad shares her firsthand account of daily life under the total blockade. Apr 11, 2025 | Serena Awad | AFSC Since March 2, Israel has prevented all aid from entering Gaza. This is the longest period that humanitarian…
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The U.S. must pressure Israel to stop settler violence against Palestinians
Congress must immediately end all U.S. military funding to Israel and stop funding Israeli abuses and oppression. By Michael Merryman-Lotze Jun 26, 2023 On June 21, hundreds of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Turmus Ayya, which is located north of Ramallah in the West Bank. Over 80% of the village’s Palestinian residents are…