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by Zainab – Washington, DC News Analysis Sion Assidon, a prominent Moroccan human rights activist and founder of the Moroccan Boycott Divestment Movement, passed away on November 7th 2025. On Friday, Assidon succumbed to his injuries sustained last August that left him in critical condition and a prolonged coma. The circumstances around his death are currently … Read more
Join us on Tuesday, November 11, for the opening of an art gallery with Palestinian artist Zahi Khamis. Date: Tuesday, November 11Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm ETLocation: Al-Quds Gallery at The Jerusalem Fund 2425 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037 Artist Statement My work is an exploration of the profound emotional landscapes of the Palestinian … Read more
Date: Friday, November 14, 2025Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pmLocation: The Jerusalem Fund (2425 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037) Panel 1: Challenging Genocide Panel 2: U.S. Policy & the Greater Israel Project Panel 3: Resisting Repression Panel 1: Challenging Genocide Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Anthony Aguilar was commissioned into the US Army from the United States Military Academy at … Read more
By Said Arikat – Washington, October 23, 2025 News Analysis When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel “is not and will never be a U.S. protectorate” — shortly before his meeting with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 — he appeared eager to send a strong message to … Read more
The 2025 Hisham Sharabi Memorial Lecture honors the vision and intellectual legacy of Dr. Hisham Sharabi, whose work as a scholar, activist, and founder continues to shape Arab studies and advocacy today. This year, as the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS) at Georgetown University, founded by Sharabi and his colleagues, marks its 50th anniversary, … Read more
Washington – Said Arikat | September 18, 2025 News Analysis On September 16, 2025, an independent United Nations fact-finding commission released a detailed report concluding that Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip meets the criteria for genocide as defined by the UN Genocide Convention. The report has sparked widespread debate over the responsibility of Israel’s … Read more
Summary of The U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry, chaired by Navi Pillay, has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Main Findings by Said Arikat 1. Conclusion of Genocide o The U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry, chaired by Navi Pillay, has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This determination is … Read more
Photo: Front cover of Van Hollen, Merkley Report Following 2025 CODEL to Gaza Border, Israel, West Bank, Jordan, and Egypt Summary by Said Arikat U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (Maryland) and Jeff Merkley (Oregon) conducted a fact-finding delegation (CODEL) from August 24 to September 1, 2025, visiting Israel, the occupied West Bank, Gaza border, Jordan, and … Read more
Join us for an evening of solidarity, where we come together to support the steadfastness of the Palestinian people. The benefit dinner will be an opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments and the path forward in providing essential aid and support. Event Details: When: Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 4:00 PM CTWhere: Alhambra Palace Restaurant … Read more
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