Press Releases

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, […]

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

The American Federation of Ramallah Palestine (AFRP) expresses its unequivocal rejection of  President Trump’s stance that the United States occupy Gaza and forcibly displace Palestinians in Gaza. A military takeover of Gaza would be a costly mistake, reminiscent of the invasion of Iraq, and would further drive instability in the region. Moreover, removal of a

It is with profound sadness that we mark the passing of President Jimmy Carter, who died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100. As the 39th President of the U.S., President’s Carter’s legacy extends far beyond his time in office. He was a tireless advocate for human rights, democracy, and

On behalf of the American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine (representing over 45,000 Palestinian-Americans), we appeal to President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump to use this election transition period to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, halt the offensive arming of Israel, stop extremist settlers’ actions against Palestinians in the West Bank, and urgently support

Tenth emergency special session Agenda item 5 Illegal Israeli actions in Occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Chile, Colombia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Egypt, Guyana, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South

The American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine (AFRP) is deeply saddened and strongly condemns the senseless killing of 26-year-old American human rights activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was fatally shot by Israeli soldiers. Eygi, a U.S. citizen, was struck in the head by a live round while participating in a peaceful anti-settlement march in Beita, near

Dear President Joe Biden, Representing the entirety of its over 50,000 Palestinian American Christian members in the American Federation of Ramallah Palestine (AFRP), I am issuing this urgent appeal, requesting you pressure Israel to immediately cease its military operation in the West Bank to avoid further catastrophe. On August 27, 2024, Israel began the largest

Democratic National Committee 430 S Capitol St SE Washington, DC 20003 “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu Dear members of the Democratic National Committee, In less than one month since Israel’s surgical killing of two newborn twins – Aser and Aseel, their