Dear Friends of The Jerusalem Fund, The situation in Palestine is beyond horrifying. As we approach 600 days of Israel’s war of extermination in Gaza, over half a million Palestinians face imminent starvation, with the UN warning that at any given moment, tens of thousands of children are hours away from death by malnutrition as … Read more
Dear Friends, As we continue our mission in 2024, the gravity of the crisis in Gaza compels us to reach out for your support once again. The devastating genocide has plunged the Gaza Strip into an unprecedented humanitarian emergency, with over 500,000 people at risk of imminent famine. During this holy month of Ramadan, children … Read more
When Aaron Busnell, a US airman, committed the act of setting himself ablaze outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., his final declaration was a refusal to “be complicit in genocide.” As flames consumed him, his cries of “Free Palestine” pierced the air, marking an act of ultimate sacrifice. The act of self-immolation, a path … Read more
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development made a significant impact at the University of Richmond with a compelling lecture delivered by its Executive Director, Jehad Abusalim. Addressing an engaged audience that included the University’s Provost and over 60 students and faculty members, Abusalim provided a detailed exploration of … Read more
Join The Jerusalem Fund’s educational program, the Palestine Center, and Just World Educational for a discussion featuring Muin Rabbani, Helena Cobban, and Dr. Edmund Ghareeb as we explore the consequences of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, which has significantly influenced international relations and geopolitical and economic dynamics worldwide. The conversation will focus on the major … Read more
Dear Friends, We have been deeply moved by the outpouring of generosity and support in response to our emergency appeal for Gaza in 2023. As we step into 2024, the enormity of the challenges ahead becomes ever more apparent. The devastation in Gaza has reached unprecedented levels: over 30,000 precious lives have been lost to … Read more
A Conversation with Al-Haq International Lawyer Ahmed Abofoul On January 26, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered provisional measures in response to South Africa’s case against Israel. These legally binding ICJ orders require Israel to stop acts of genocide in Gaza, a historic achievement on the international stage. To better understand this development, we … Read more
In an interview on Democracy Now, Jehad Abusalim, The Jerusalem Fund’s Executive Director, remembered Refaat Alareer, a renowned Palestinian academic and activist killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. “Refaat Alareer was a towering figure in Palestinian society, especially in Gaza,” who used education and “language as a weapon against oppression,” says Abusalim, who … Read more
On Wednesday June 21st afternoon, hundreds of Israeli settlers attacked the village of Turmusaya, north of Ramallah, setting homes, vehicles, and fields ablaze, injuring residents, and killing one Palestinian man. According to the mayor of Turmusaya, settlers storming in from the illegal Shilo settlement bordering the town, burned 30 houses and 60 cars while destroying … Read more
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