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Dingell, Slotkin want answers amid heightened violence in Gaza

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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Palestinian American Diaspora Fuels Cultural Tourism Surge as Thousands Flock to Bay Area for Ramallah Convention, New Insights Here

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

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Thousands of Palestinian Americans gather in Bay Area for Ramallah Convention

  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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Palestinian group condemns antisemitic vandalism at Goodman Acker firm

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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Statement from the American Federation of Ramallah Palestine on the Passing of Pope Francis

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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Letter to State & DHS on Israel’s Consideration for VWP

“Dear Secretary Blinken and Secretary Mayorkas, We write to you on behalf of thousands of Palestinian Americans, Arab Americans, and allied communities across the U.S. to express our deep concern regarding Israel’s potential admission into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program as the Israeli government continues to discriminate against U.S. citizens and deny Palestinians their basic

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AFRP statement in response to the murder of George Floyd

The American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine (AFRP), the largest Palestinian American organization in the U.S., stands in solidarity with those who seek justice, fight racism and xenophobia, and promote human and civil rights for all. Like many others around the world, we were horrified by the killing of George Floyd who, while being constrained and

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