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This legislation is the greatest step yet towards #DefundingOccupation. Palestinian human rights advocates have fought long and hard for this, and it has the support of a wide coalition. We're proud to be part of it.
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McCollum's bill would stop U.S. aid from funding multiple occupation tactics. “I don’t want $1 of U.S. aid to Israel paying for the military detention and abuse of Palestinian children, the demolition of Palestinian homes, or the annexation of Palestinian land.”
"These calls have been fueled by reports of U.S.-made weapons being used to kill Palestinian civilians, whether with Hellfire missiles fired by Israeli fighter jets on homes in Gaza or with U.S.-made rifles used to gun down Palestinian protesters." It's past time for a change.
Trump's plan is totally and utterly bankrupt and reveals the shameful way that our government has catered to the Israeli right — at the cost of Palestinian freedom — for our entire lives. All people of conscience must publicly reject Trump's plan for permanent occupation.
1/ Unfortunately, many Jewish & political leaders will be receptive to Trump's plan, calling it a starting place for peace.
So the grassroots of the community must be loud and clear: we condemn Trump's plan for permanent occupation. Sign our petition: actionnetwork.org/forms/american…
So the grassroots of the community must be loud and clear: we condemn Trump's plan for permanent occupation. Sign our petition: actionnetwork.org/forms/american…
2/ As Trump is impeached and faces removal from office, his friend Netanyahu faces three indictments on corruption.
This is a political ploy by both leaders to distract from their abuse of power, designed to help Netanyahu win the election in less than six weeks.
This is a political ploy by both leaders to distract from their abuse of power, designed to help Netanyahu win the election in less than six weeks.
