Tuesday, March 19, 9:00 PM EDT (6:00 PM PDT)
Ceasefire & Beyond: What’s Happening in Palestine/Israel and Its Impact Q&A
In this moment, it is imperative to recognize our shared humanity and tied liberation. This facilitated Q&A session aims to create dialogue around the ongoing violence in Palestine/Israel. Participants are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time and actively engage during the webinar. Topics up for discussion include but are not limited to:
Historical and current conditions in Palestine/Israel
Rise in Islamophobic and antisemitic hate crimes and rhetoric
The necessary distinctions between people and their governments
Antisemitism, anti-Muslim racism, and imperialism fueling the United States government's past and current role and support in the genocide faced by the Palestinian people
Current and lasting impacts of the ongoing violence
We will be joined by Sabrene Odeh (she/her) who is the Co-founder of Baladna, an organization created for Palestinian community, organizing, and advocacy; as well as Alice Rothchild (she/her) a Jewish activist, author, and retired obstetrician who support healthcare efforts in Gaza and now serves on the JVP Heath Advisory Council. Following the Q&A, we will take immediate action together. Join us in urging our legislators to advocate for a permanent ceasefire and the development of just and peaceful solutions to address the profound impacts on lives, displacement, and violence in Palestine and Israel.
To register: Ceasefire & Beyond: What’s Happening in Palestine/Israel and Its Impact Q&A (everyaction.com)
Registrants will receive the zoom webinar link separately.