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Activists declare: No Christmas during genocide!

December 27, 2023December 25, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Thousands marched through New York City’s busiest shopping district on December 23, to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The march called for by the #ShutItDown4Palestine coalition stated that there can be no holiday celebrations as usual while Israel carries out a genocide in Gaza, with complete political and financial backing of the United States.

Organizers from the Palestinian Youth Movement, the ANSWER Coalition, the People’s Forum, and more condemned the ongoing atrocities and the role of US officials in perpetuating them.

Watch Peoples Dispatch’s report from the streets!

United States of America

US labor unions march for Palestine

December 24, 2023December 22, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Several labor unions and locals including the United Auto Workers Region 9A, the American Postal Workers Union, and the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America marched in New York City to demand a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza

“Blood on their hands!” NYC demands an end to politicians& …

December 18, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Thousands marched through the streets of Manhattan on Saturday December 16 to protest US financial, political, and military support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza. The “March for our Martyrs” was called for by the #ShutItDown4Palestine coalition.

Palestine | United States of America

New Yorkers march on Wall St. to demand an end to US funding of Israel

December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

People in New York City once again took to the streets to demand a permanent ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza and an end US aid to Israel. Protesters marched from Foley Square to NYC City Hall, Wall Street, and Washington Square Park to raise their demands. The protest took place as the United Nations Security Council was voting on a ceasefire resolution, which was vetoed by the United States.

The protest was called for by the Shut It Down for Palestine Coalition, composed of several organizations including the International Peoples’ Assembly, the Palestinian Youth Movement, the ANSWER Coalition, and National Students for Justice in Palestine, and dozens of other local New York City organizations.

Israel | Palestine | United States of America

NYC demands ceasefire in Gaza amid Israel’s renewed attacks

December 5, 2023December 3, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

On December 1, roughly a thousand rallied in NYC, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza after Israel’s announcement to resume attacks, resulting in 700+ casualties since it broke the ceasefire. The demonstrators highlighted that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US President Joe Biden effectively authorized Israel to commit the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

World

What is stake at COP28?

December 5, 2023December 3, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

D. Raghunandan of the Delhi Science Forum talks about the issues at stake at the ongoing COP 28 summit. He talks about the Global Stocktake and how it will determine the action to be taken on climate change. He also explains how the countries of the world have failed to meet targets on carbon emission and the impact it is already having. He also analyzes questions of funding, the continued unwillingness of countries of the Global North to commit promised amounts, and the implications it has for our efforts to combat climate change.

Palestine | United States of America

NYC vigils honors the over 15,000 Palestinian martyrs killed by Israel …

December 3, 2023November 30, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

A thousand people stood outside in below freezing temperatures to honor the martyrs of Israel’s genocide in the Gaza Strip. Attendees memorialized the victims of Israel through stories, chants, songs, and by creating an altar in front of The Shops at Columbus Circle, an upscale shopping mall inside of a skyscraper. This vigil took place on the International Day in Solidarity with the Palestinian People, which was celebrated across the globe with actions for Palestine.

Germany | Israel | Palestine

The German state’s crackdown on solidarity with Palestine

November 26, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Zaid Abdulnasser is a Palestinian refugee living in Berlin, Germany and a former member of “Samidoun – Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network”. Samidoun is an international organization, working for the cause of Palestinian prisoners. On the 2nd of November, Samidoun was banned by the Ministry of Interior in Germany. On November 23rd, German security authorities also conducted raids at properties connected to suspected Samidoun members. Previously, Zaid Abdulnasser had already been threatened with deportation, due to his political work.

In this interview, Zaid gives a comprehensive overview on the positions and history of Samidoun, the current enormous repression on pro-Palestinian solidarity and the undermining of fundamental democratic rights by the German state. Zaid explains the need to stand by the basic position of the struggle for national liberation in Palestine in the face of this massive repression. He exposes the racism against Arabs and Muslims and Germany’s open support of the occupation and the genocide in Gaza. Zaid unmasks the hypocritical position on anti-Semitism and explains the dangers behind labeling pro-Palestinian positions antisemitic.

The interview was recorded on November 12th.

United Kingdom

“The British policy on immigration is the most harsh of our life …

November 25, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

In this interview with Peoples Dispatch, Edward Anderson of Northumbria University, UK, delves into the recent ousting of Suella Braverman. He highlights the nuanced aspect that while minority representation in positions of power is crucial, it doesn’t inherently ensure a progressive stance, particularly concerning migration. Anderson also sheds light on the ongoing demonstrations in solidarity with Palestine, emphasizing their significance in the broader socio-political context.

Israel | Palestine | World

Gaza is at the heart of the anti-imperialist struggle

November 10, 2023November 9, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

On November 4, 300,000 people marched in Washington, DC, from the Freedom Plaza to the White House, in the largest Palestine solidarity demonstration in US history. The unprecedented demonstration comes in the wake of Israel’s ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip, which has just surpassed 10,000 casualties. This 300,000 strong march occurred in the heart of Israel’s most significant backer, the United States, despite the fact that people in the country have been faced with various forms of persecution for supporting Palestine.

To discuss the importance of this moment of a rising tide of solidarity and what it means for the Palestinian struggle, Peoples Dispatch spoke to Yara Shoufani, an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement based in Toronto.

Belgium

“The working class in Europe is alive:” Peter Mertens

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Speaking at the III International Dilemmas of Humanity Conference, Peter Mertens of the Workers’ Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA), pointed out how the working class movement in Europe is gaining strength and what role international solidarity plays in strengthening it.

Pakistan

‘Millions of Afghans being forcefully deported face a dire situa …

November 7, 2023November 6, 2023 by Peoples Dispatch

Hundreds of thousands of Afghan migrants have been fleeing Pakistan as a country-wide crackdown against them has begun. The Pakistan government had ordered all undocumented migrants to leave by October 31. With these expulsion orders ahead of winters, an estimated 1.7 million undocumented Afghan migrants are facing an uncertain fate with a rampant economic crisis in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime, and escalating hunger and poverty.

Heela Najibullah, author and researcher, and daughter of former Afghan president Mohammad Najibullah, spoke to Peoples Dispatch about this developing situation.