Join author and activist Miko Peled this June, on the 56th anniversary of the Six Day War, for a discussion about his book, “The General’s Son.” Peled argues that the war was a five-day offensive by the well-prepared Israeli Army, challenging its justification and portraying it as a brutal assault on Arab neighbors. He will … Read more
The Palestine Center cordially invites you to join us for an event featuring guest speaker Fayrouz Sharqawi, a renowned Palestinian activist and co-founder and former director of Grassroots Al-Quds. This exclusive event offers you a unique opportunity to gain insight into the reality in Palestine, with a particular focus on Jerusalem. Fayrouz will delve into … Read more
The Resistance Economy in the Eye of the First Intifada Throughout history, Palestinians have adopted different forms of resistance in their struggle to end their oppression under Israeli occupation. One such effective form of resistance during the First Intifada was the resistance economy. The resistance economy in the case of Palestine is a social and … Read more
Dear friend of The Jerusalem Fund, A sacred time of the year is upon us once again. Ramadan is a special time for our brothers and sisters in Palestine and many around the world. For those who may or may not observe this month, our Board of Directors and Staff extend our best wishes and … Read more
To all of our friends and supporters, Mark your calendars for our 46th Anniversary Gala, benefitting all Jerusalem Fund programs! Reserve your tickets, or become a sponsor today! View this year’s sponsors!
Beginning with the 1956 war and ending with the Al Aqsa Intifada of 2000, Dr. Jenab Tutunji provides a historical examination of events that looks at Israel’s justifications for war that have impeded peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Author Charles Sutherland discusses the issues shaping his new book, “Prisoners of History: Dalia, a Palestinian”, which is a non-fiction novel of contemporary events. It is about a girl, one of over 1,000,000 Palestinian children trapped as prisoners in the military Occupied Territories of Gaza and the West Bank, and her struggle for food, electricity, education… and freedom. The short fact-based narrative is based on official Israeli policies, secret police tactics, real-life events, and authentic episodes experienced by actual people.
This short documentary by the Palestinian human rights group Al-Haq focuses on the life of a family in al-Hadidiya, a Bedouin community in the northern Jordan Valley. Titled Sumoud – Arabic for steadfastness – it is named after the youngest daughter of the Bisharat family, which has resided in the same occupied West Bank community for generations.
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