Join us for a webinar! Israel/Palestine: US Complicity and Accountability May 10th 12 – 1pm EDT Click here to register Cosponsored by the Office of Public Witness, World Mission, and the Israel Palestine Mission Network Did you know that the major organizations funding Israeli settlers who are committing human rights violations against Palestinians by destroying their homes and communities have “charitable” 501(c)3 status in the United States? Did you know that over 35 states have passed legislation designed to penalize individuals and companies that choose to boycott Israel due to its human rights record? Did you know that US taxpayers will give Israel $38 billion dollars in unconditional military aid over the period of 2019-2028? And that this funding will support Israel's human rights violations against the Palestinian people, including the bombing of civilian areas in Gaza? In 2016 the General Assembly of the PCUSA stated, "We can no longer consider the U.S. government an impartial arbiter, as its diplomatic, financial, military, and intelligence assistance to the Israeli government vastly overshadows its assistance to the Palestinian Authority. The complicity of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and other U.S. Christians in enabling the continued Israeli occupation derives from the overwhelming support from the United States to Israel, regardless of its policies." Please join us for a webinar on US complicity and accountability in Israel Palestine. We will discuss these issues with people organizing on the ground in Israel Palestine as well as those engaged in legal efforts here in the US. Learn how you can take action for human rights in Israel Palestine. Speakers: Sami Huraini - political activist and community organizer, co-founder of Youth of Sumud Diala Shamas – Staff Attorney, Center for Constitutional Rights Cody O’Rourke – Member of the Good Shepherd Collective Lara Friedman – President, Foundation for Middle East Peace | 
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