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The Green Party partnered with Jewish Voice for Peace in addition to other organizations that are in support of the resolution, which will be voted on during a meeting on November 20 in Denver, Colorado.

Nov 13

Nov 13 Gazan asylum seekers held in Arizona ICE detention center

Over the past 11 months, Gazan asylum seekers Hisham Shaban Ghalia and Mounis Hammouda have been held indefinitely in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Florence, Arizona. The detainees are in current ‘immigration enforcement limbo’ with no date set for their release or deportation.

Nov 11

Nov 11 Activists protest National Museum of Mexican Art’s complicity with Israel

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Tuesday night approximately thirty people from the Latino, Palestinian, and Jewish communities gathered outside of the National Museum of Mexican Art to protest the museum’s cooperation with the American Jewish Committee (a Zionist organization with ties to Israel).

Nov 10

Nov 10 Renowned Anthropologist James Ferguson Endorses BDS

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Ahead of an upcoming American Anthropological Association vote on boycotting Israeli academic institutions, renowned anthropologist James Ferguson has announced his support of the boycott resolution. Ferguson, author of The Anti-Politics Machine, explained his reasoning for his support of the resolution on the anthropology blog Savage Minds.

Nov 9

Nov 9 Biden condemns offensive Obama remarks but reiterates U.S. support for Israel

Biden spoke at the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) conference, the largest Jewish gathering in North America.

Nov 7

Nov 7 What’s the US saying about Palestine, today? Nov. 6 edition

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At the U.S. State Department press briefing on Friday, a reporter asked if the peace talks will continue and be agreed upon in the next 14 months of President Barack Obama’s term. Kirby expressed that the issue is important to the U.S. and that a two-state solution is in the best interest of both parties.

Nov 5

Nov 5 Southwest pegs Palestinian cuisine as “Israeli”

United States airline Southwest’s inflight magazine, Southwest: The Magazine, may not be known for it’s literary achievements but it provides readers with some light reading to get their minds off travel.

Nov 5

Nov 5 Hebron Fund hosts fundraiser at Citi Field as Royals clinch World Series

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Not only was Citi Field the venue where the Kansas City Royals clinched a World Series titles against the New York Mets, but it was also the site of a fundraiser for an American group, the Hebron Fund, which supports of the illegal settlers in the West Bank.

Nov 5

Nov 5 What’s the US saying about Palestine, today? Nov. 5 edition

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At the U.S. State Department press briefing on Thursday, a few questions about Palestine and Israel were discussed with spokesperson John Kirby.

Nov 3

Nov 3 What’s the US saying about Palestine, today? Nov. 3 edition

At the U.S. State Department press briefing on Tuesday, a few questions about Palestine and Israel were directed at Press Office Director Elizabeth Trudeau.

Nov 1

Nov 1 UC regents pressured to demonize criticism of Israel

For several months, the University of California Regents, which serves as the board of trustees for the entire UC system, have debated releasing a new statement of principles regarding “intolerance.”

Oct 31

Oct 31 What’s the US saying about Palestine, today? Halloween edition

What’s the U.S. saying about Palestine, Today? Today’s edition features former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

Oct 30

Oct 30 Netanyahu to meet with Obama, try to fix relationship with Democrats

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to try to improve Israel’s relationship with the democratic party during his trip to the United States in November after battling the Iran nuclear deal.

Oct 28

Oct 28 What’s the US saying about Palestine?

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Beginning today, Palestine in America will publish statements from various U.S. officials, as well as press briefings that relate to Palestine.

Oct 19

Oct 19 Thousands March for Palestine in Chicago, tell U.S. to stand with the oppressed

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Nearly 4,000 people took to the streets of downtown Chicago to show solidarity with the Palestinian people and call for an end to the Israeli aggression and its occupation of Palestine, according to organizers.

Oct 18

Oct 18 NSJP conference builds upon nationwide movement

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Last weekend, San Diego State University hosted the annual National Students for Justice in Palestine conference, attended by members of SJP chapters from across the country.

Oct 18

Oct 18 Rasmea’s defense team makes a strong argument at her appeal

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Judges Alice Batchelder, Karen Moore, and John Rogers will consider arguments from Rasmea Odeh’s defense team, which were presented at her appeal hearing and are expected to publish their decision within one to five months.

Oct 17

Oct 17 US, Israel Celebrate 30 Years of Neoliberalism

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On October 13th, the United States and Israeli officials convened in Washington for the 30th anniversary session of the U.S.-Israel Joint Economic Development Group (JEDG), an annual senior-level dialogue between the two countries.

Oct 14

Oct 14 Next phase in Rasmea Odeh’s appeals process