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The war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and American Muslim advocacy for Palestine.

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Gaza & Palestine

American Muslims for Palestine and Americans for Justice in Palestine Action Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Nakba

American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) and their affiliate 501(c)(4) Americans for Justice in Palestine (AJP), recently observed the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, a significant event in Palestinian history. The Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, refers to the forced displacement and dispossession of Palestinians during the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948.…

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Gaza & Palestine

American Muslims for Palestine and Americans for Justice in Palestine Commemorate 75th Nakba Anniversary with DC Rally and Capitol Event

American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) and Americans for Justice in Palestine (AJP) recently marked a significant milestone. They commemorated the 75th year with two momentous events in Washington, D.C. These events, a grand rally organized by AMP and a gathering at the Capitol organized by AJP Action, brought together individuals from diverse backgrounds. They united…

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Relief & Charity

Fighting Cancer in Gaza: Zakat Foundation of America’s Impactful Program

Zakat Foundation of America (ZF) is a non-profit organization. It is dedicated to providing assistance and aid to those in need around the world. One of the ways ZF is fulfilling its mission is by providing treatment and care for children with cancer. This includes those in Gaza. Children with cancer face numerous challenges, including…

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Gaza & Palestine

Palestine: It is Something Colonial

Looking to learn more about the history and importance of Palestine in global advocacy and liberation movements? Follow Dr. Hatem Bazian on social media and check out his book “Palestine: It is Something Colonial,.” Which offers a theoretical basis. All for understanding the modern history of Palestine around settler-colonial discourses. Discover how Muslims in America…

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Gaza & Palestine

AMP SoCal Conference – Professor Hatem Bazian Headlines

Saturday, October 8th, Dr. Hatem Bazian headlined a half-day at AMP SoCal Conference and gala dinner in Southern California. Hosted by American Muslims for Palestine called Palestine: Action Towards Liberation. Alongside other pioneers of the Palestine movement in America. Like Taher Herzallah and Osama Abuirshaid, he spoke on the progression of the Palestine movement in…

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Palestine Olive Harvest – Annis Nusseibeh Reflecting on it

With Fall in full effect here in the Midwest and across the United States. The landscape is dominated with the season’s red, orange, and yellow colors. Over in Palestine, this time of year is the start of the olive harvest season. An important part of Palestinian culture and heritage. Annis Nusseibeh, a Palestinian living in…

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One Year of Palestine Book Club – Mariam El-Khatib

Palestine Book Club started as an idea – what if the book club was not just about the book itself. The whole Palestinian experience? A concept initiated by team member Annis Nusseibeh. Palestine Book Club has become one of the best and most successful AMP-MN chapter programs. The Palestine Book Club is a monthly gathering…

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Gaza & Palestine

Mariam El-Khatib Leads Minnesota Delegation of 60 to Advocate for Palestine

El-Khatib Leads Minnesota Delegation to Advocate for Palestine: American Muslims for Palestine is a national education and advocacy organization. It hosted their fifth annual Palestine Advocacy Day the week of September 14th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person event was rescheduled virtually. It amassed more than 800 participants from over 26 states. The theme…

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Gaza & Palestine

Taher Herzallah: AMP to Host “Virtual Palestine Advocacy Day” 2020

American Muslims for Palestine is a “national education and grassroots-based organization. Moreover, is dedicated to educating the American public about Palestine and its rich cultural, historical and religious heritage.” AMP leader Herzallah, hosts Palestine Advocacy Day. Since 2015, AMP has held an annual Palestine Advocacy Day and Training weekend to educate activists, students, and leaders…

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Gaza & Palestine

AMP Associate Director Taher Herzallah to Speak at FOSNA

American Muslims for Palestine recently endorsed the Countering CUFI: Invest in Justice campaign by Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA). AMP Associate Director Taher Herzallah speaks at FOSNA. FOSNA is a non-profit, tax-exempt Christian ecumenical organization. They seek justice and peace in the Holy Land through nonviolence advocacy and education. Furthermore, Graylan Hagnler, Allison Tanner,…

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