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Statement on President Trump’s Proposal for the US to Take Over Gaza

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 […]

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Statement from the American Federation of Ramallah Palestine on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

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

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Statement from the American Federation of Ramallah Palestine on the 2024 Presidential Election

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

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UN Resolution: Illegal Israeli actions in Occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory

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

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AFRP Statement on the Killing of 26-year-old American Human Rights Activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi

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

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Statement from the American Federation of Ramallah Palestine on The Democratic National Convention

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

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Statement on HR 6090 and Antisemitism

Statement from the American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine regarding passage of HR 6090 and the IHRA definition of antisemitism “The American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine (AFRP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a sense of community among Palestinian-Americans with roots in Ramallah and advocating for the rights and heritage of the Palestinian people. With

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