Category: Statements
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USPCN Greetings to the Eighth Palestinians in Europe Conference
Message from the Palestinian community in the United States of America. to the 8th Conference of Palestinians in Europe, Berlin, Germany. May 8, 2010 Brothers and Sisters of our Palestinian people in Europe, Members of the Eighth Conference of Palestinians in Europe, and Honored Guests; Greetings for return, Jerusalem and liberation! We, your brothers and…
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USPCN stands in solidarity with arrested Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh
The US Palestinian Community Network stands in solidarity with Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh and his comrades who put their lives on the line as they confronted Israeli bulldozers at Al-Wallaja in Occupied Palestine. Israel’s inhumane treatment of Dr. Qumsiyeh and members of his group as they tried to prevent the destruction of more Palestinian land and…
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USPCN joins Palestinian youth organizations against normalization
In commemoration of the anniversary of the Nakba, and as an expression of our commitment to resisting Israeli occupation, colonization and apartheid in accordance with international law, we (Palestinian youth organizations signed below) declare our rejection of normalization with Israel on all levels. Economic, political, cultural and institutional normalization legitimize Israel’s oppression of the Palestinian…
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USPCN: Berkeley divestment struggle continues!
The US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) salutes the efforts of Students for Justice in Palestine at UC Berkeley. The tireless efforts and determination of the students at Berkeley, culminating in the 16-4 vote by the Student Senate to divest from two companies providing support for the Zionist occupation of Palestine, are an inspiration to us…
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USPCN: Defend Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa and Palestine! (English and Arabic)
The US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) calls upon our Palestinian and Arab community in the United States, as well as the solidarity movement with the Palestinian people, to act now to stand with the Palestinian people and support their valiant resistance to protect their homeland and holy places, in light of escalating attacks by occupation…
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“Palestine Network” Undermines the Right of Return
The Palestinian community in exile condemns the efforts by the Ramallah-based illegitimate Palestinian Authority (PA) to divide, co-opt and control us through the creation of “clubs” in our midst to build legitimacy for a future settlement with Israel that betrays fundamental Palestinian rights, in particular the right of return. For more information see commentary by…
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USPCN Announces Second National Palestinian Popular Conference in Chicago, IL October 2010
National Meeting Also Plans Youth Camp, Social Forum Participation The US Palestinian Community Network calls on the Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim community and their supporters to participate in the preparatory process for the convening of the Second Popular Conference for Palestinians in the US in Chicago, IL in October 2010! We invite you to become involved in…
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US Palestinian Community: Egypt, End the “Wall of Shame” and Open the Gates of Rafah!
Click here to send a letter to the Egyptian government using our web form! A year after Israel’s vicious “Operation Cast Lead” assault against the Gaza Strip, which left over 1400 Palestinians – including 355 children – dead, thousands more wounded and tens of thousands of homes destroyed while devastating Palestinian health care, educational and…
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Happy holidays from USPCN – towards a new year of justice!
The US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) Coordinating Committee wishes you, your family and all of our community good health and happiness during this holiday season. This holiday also comes as a reminder that one year ago, our brothers and sisters in Gaza were subject to one of the most horrific onslaughts on Palestine in our…
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USPCN stands with African American activists against Israeli racism
Israel’s appalling denial of entry to Palestine for African American activists Dhoruba Bin Wahad and Naji Mujahid comes as no surprise. The state of Israel, inherently racist and exclusionary, has always found common cause with other racist regimes around the world. It was a major military supporter of the South African apartheid regime when that…