The American Federation of Ramallah Palestine mourns the passing of Sliman Mansour, one of the most influential Palestinian artists of our time and a guardian of our collective memory. His work — rooted in the land, its people, and the daily realities of life under occupation — gave visual form to the Palestinian struggle and
Dear Mayor Jack Saadeh, On behalf of the American Federation of Ramallah Palestine, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your election as Mayor of our beloved city of Ramallah. Your leadership marks an important moment for a city that holds the history, spirit, and hopes of generations of Ramallah families — both at
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Dear Mayor Issa Kassis, On behalf of the Ramallah people in the diaspora and in my capacity as President of the American Federation of Ramallah Palestine, I extend to you our deepest appreciation for your years of dedicated leadership and service to our beloved city. Your tenure has been marked by vision, steadiness and a
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On the Prevention of Palm Sunday Worship at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other Holy Sites The American Federation of Ramallah Palestine (AFRP.org) expresses its profound sorrow and deep concern over today’s unprecedented events in Jerusalem, where His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, and the Custos of the Holy Land,
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Escalating violence in Gaza has drawn sharp criticism from two Democratic Michigan congressional representatives who question whether the White House and State Department are doing enough to prevent starvation and the loss of innocent life. Officials said Israeli forces on Thursday bombed the Holy Family Catholic Church, the only Catholic parish in Gaza, killing three
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San Francisco is witnessing a vibrant cultural revival as thousands of Palestinian Americans converge in the Bay Area for the annual Ramallah Convention, transforming the city into a thriving hub of heritage tourism. Against a backdrop of traditional music, tantalizing cuisine, and spirited dance, this four-day gathering has become far more than a family reunion—it’s
Thousands of Palestinian Americans from across the country gathered in the Bay Area this week for the annual Ramallah Convention, a four-day cultural celebration that brings together families with roots in Ramallah, many of them part of the Palestinian Christian diaspora. Organized by the American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine (AFRP), the convention celebrates heritage,
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On June 3, 2024, the Goodman Acker law firm in Southfield, Michigan, was vandalized in what police are investigating as a hate crime. Surveillance footage showed four individuals targeting the building in the early morning hours, spraying graffiti and splashing red paint. Messages included “Free Palestine,” “Divest now,” “UM Kills,” and “F— you Acker,” along
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Gaza – The Holy Family Catholic Church, a sanctuary of peace and hope amidst the rubble of Gaza, was deliberately targeted and bombed by Israeli forces, according to eyewitnesses. The church, where nuns from Mother Teresa’s order care for disabled children and priests lead prayers for peace, had served as a final refuge for those
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The American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine (AFRP) joins the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis led with humility, compassion, and an unwavering love for all people. He was a true champion of the marginalized and displaced, using the teachings of Christ to urge global compassion and
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