Dec 3

Dec 3 Israeli airstrike kills journalist Wafa Aludaini

In the middle of the night, an Israeli airstrike directly targeted the home of Palestinian journalist Wafa Aludaini–killing her, her husband, and two of their children in Deir Al Balah, Central Gaza on Sept. 30.

Oct 24

Oct 24 Israel continues to ethnically cleanse North Gaza

Asem Al Jerjawi

Blog, News, Palestine in America

The Israeli military is escalating its assault and besiegement on Jabalia–a town in northern Gaza.

Since October 6th, Israel’s mission in Gaza has been to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from the north. At least 770 have been killed and 1,000 injured since the assault began on October 6th, with countless corpses remaining under the rubble, according to the Government Media Office in Gaza.

Sep 6

Sep 6 U.S. activist killed by IDF soldier during peaceful protest in Palestine

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, News, Palestine in America, Podcast

U.S. activist Aysenur Ezgi was shot and killed by an Israeli soldier in Palestine while she was participating in a peaceful protest in the village of Beita Friday morning.

Sep 4

Sep 4 Socialism conference gave voice to Palestinian liberation

Alejandro Hernandez

Blog, events, News, Palestine in America

While last month’s Democratic National Convention silenced Palestinian voices and failed to hold the apartheid state of Israel culpable of genocide, Socialism Conference 2024 sung a different tune by keeping Palestine at the forefront of the conversation this Labor Day weekend.

Sep 4

Sep 4 Dave Zirin criticizes Steve Kerr's DNC speech

Palestine in America

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Dave Zirin, a political sports writer and sports editor for The Nation, criticized Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s speech at the Democratic National Convention last month.

Aug 29

Aug 29 SFSU Divests from weapons manufacturing

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, News, Palestine in America, Podcast, student activism

Palestine in America (PiA) interviewed professor in the race and resistance department at the College of Ethnic Studies at SFSU, Dr. Rama Ali Kased, about the historic win for the students, faculty and alumni.

Jun 13

Jun 13 Activist target Boeing headquarters in Chicago

Nader Ihmoud

News, Palestine in America, protests, Blog, Podcast

An autonomous group of activists gathered outside of Boeing’s headquarters in downtown Chicago to denounce and protest the company’s involvement in the genocide of Palestinians. Boeing manufactures multiple weapon systems that are routinely used in war crimes against Palestinians.

Jun 1

Jun 1 Amid alumni festivities, Columbia students reignite divestment from Israel campaign

Jude Taha

Blog, News, Palestine in America, student activism

Students at Columbia University re-established their encampment on the South Lawn, naming it “Revolt for Rafah — Installment I”. This protest, coinciding with Alumni Weekend, is a direct response to the ongoing massacres in Rafah conducted by Israel, according to organizers.

May 24

May 24 Wayne State students, alumni launch Gaza solidarity encampment

Malak Silmi

Blog, News, Palestine in America, student activism

Wayne State students and alumni launched their Gaza solidarity encampment on Thursday, days after police raided University of Michigan Ann Arbor’s encampment.

May 24

May 24 Alumni Stage Disruption at Donor Reception in Response to DePaul’s Refusal to Divest from Genocide

Nader Ihmoud

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DePaul University alumni disrupted the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Alumni Reception—a high level gathering of donors. Alumni protestors are calling on DePaul to divest from Israel’s genocide in Gaza, in which at least 40,000 Palestinians have been killed, including over 15,000 children, in the span of eight months.

May 16

May 16 Chicago Police Department raids, removes DePaul encampment

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, News, Palestine in America, student activism

The police in riot gear entered the university’s quad and disbursed most of the students. Two sttudnets were arrested and students on the scene said one of the arrestees hijab was removed by a Chicago Police Department officer.

May 5

May 5 Zionists target DePaul Encampment

Jordan Esparza-Kelley

News, Palestine in America, student activism, Blog, Podcast

Approximately 100 Zionists enclosed the encampment’s main entrance but couldn’t enter. Students, once again, were more organized and prepared to defend the camp.

May 4

May 4 Zionists, Proud Boys attack University of Chicago encampment

Jordan Esparza-Kelley

Blog, Palestine in America, student activism, News

Zio-Proud Boys Charged at the encampment while Chicago police and University of Chicago police stood by for approximately 40 minutes. The group never breached the encampment as the campers were far more organized and prepared to defend themselves.

May 1

May 1 University of Michigan Encampment for Gaza Continues to Grow

Malak Silmi

Blog, News, Palestine in America

More than 50 tents stretched out across the middle of University of Michigan’s campus on Tuesday morning, marking the ninth day of this student encampment for Gaza. As graduation and the semester’s end nears, students camping out don’t look like they’re going anywhere.

Apr 30

Apr 30 Columbia University students occupy Hamilton Hall

Palestine in America

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A group of “autonomous students” has occupied Hamilton Hall and renamed the building after Hind Rajab, the young girl who was murdered by Israel earlier this year during their bombardment of Gaza, according to the Columbia University Apartheid Divest Coalition.

Apr 25

Apr 25 Northwestern University Builds Gaza Solidarity Encampment

Palestine in America

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Currently at the Northwestern University “Liberation Zone” in solidarity with Gaza, Palestine. Approximately 200-300 students,faculty and alumni have gathered at Deering Meadow. Organizers are demanding disclosure of school finances and divestment from Israel.

Apr 19

Apr 19 Columbia Students Continue to Rally in "Gaza Solidarity Encampment," for Third Day in a Row

Jude Taha

Palestine in America, protests, student activism, Blog, News

On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik authorized the NYPD to arrest students participating in the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" on the university's South Lawn around 1:30pm.

Mar 28

Mar 28 Apple punishes workers for expressing Palestinian identity, solidarity

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, News, Palestine in America, Podcast

Madly Espinoza, a Palestinian, says she was fired from Apple’s Lincoln Park, Chicago location for being outwardly Palestinian on March 6.

Dec 18

Dec 18 Palestine climbs baseball rankings after Asia Baseball Championship appearance

Nader Ihmoud

Palestine in America, sports, News, Blog

The Palestine national baseball team is now ranked No. 46 in the world after its performance at the Asia Baseball Championship (ABC). Palestine concluded its first appearance at the ABC with a 4-0 victory against No. 42nd-ranked Thailand, earning a 2-3 record and a three-way tie with Pakistan and Hong Kong.

Aug 9

Aug 9 Maryland's Montgomery County Council delays vote on antisemitism definition

Nader Ihmoud

Blog, Politics, Podcast, News, Palestine in America

ALEX MELINCHOK FROM MARYLAND TO PALESTINE JOINED THE PALESTINE IN AMERICA PODCAST TO DISCUSS WHY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL DELAYED THE VOTE TO ADOPT A NEW DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM, WHY THE DEFINITION IS AN INFRINGEMENT ON FREE SPEECH AND WHAT TO DO IF THE COUNCIL VOTES ON IT NEXT MONTH.