The last wedding in Al-Tantura (العرس الأخير في الطنطورة), acrylic and oil on canvas, 2022 . Al-Tantura is a Palestinian village located south of Haifa. In 1948, it was destroyed, its inhabitants were expelled and +200 men, women and children were massacred by the Israeli army.

THREAD: Following an email exchange on a school-wide discussion forum, members of NYU Law’s Students for Justice in Palestine (NYU LSJP) are being smeared in the right-wing press for speaking out against the illegal occupation of Palestine.

‼️ the Editorial Board of The Harvard Crimson released an unequivocal statement of support for BDS & “A Free Palestine.” They also reflect on their past unwise positions on BDS within the article. This is only the beginning. Full statement here: thecrimson.com/article/2022/4…

The ADL continues to be an opponent and antagonist of movements for rights, freedom and justice. #DropTheADL jewishcurrents.org/the-adl-double…

Israel’s targeted execution of Palestinian journalists is fully funded & supported by the US government. Make no mistake, no one will be held accountable for this crime. Israel will continue killing Palestinians everyday with no consequence. And the US will continue funding it.

A journalist murdered in cold blood by the Israeli military and the NY Times can't even muster the integrity to report the story truthfully. She was targeted. By snipers.

Listen to learn more about the events at nyu and how they fit into broader patterns of repression of pro-Palestine student advocacy

Palestine Legal urges New York University to cease its politically motivated investigation of NYU LSJP students speaking out against Israel’s occupation and in support of Palestinian rights. palestinelegal.org/news/2022/5/27…

Such an investigation clearly infringes on students’ speech rights as protected by NYU Law policies, and efforts to portray their email exchange as discrimination must be dismissed.

US nonprofits play a key role in funding Israeli settlements - potentially amounting to participating in violations of the #GenevaConvention’s law on #occupation. Elena Hodges 🇵🇸 🇵🇸 🇵🇸 writes about how US tax authorities can & should respond. #Palestine #Israel justsecurity.org/81847/hidden-i…

Breaking news: The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that boycotts are not protected by the First Amendment. ACLU has confirmed it'll take the case to the Supreme Court, with huge implications for free speech in America.🧵

Boycotts are a powerful tool for seeking justice, as recognized by the Supreme Court. Today’s decision ignores that history and precedent, treating Arkansas’ anti-BDS law as a restriction on purely commercial conduct that carries no political message. palestinelegal.org/news/2022/6/22…

American tax dollars at work

On Friday, in a vote of 555-182, our union passed a resolution on UAW divestment from Israel bonds. "ALAA 2325 supports taking action, both as individual members and as a chapter collectively, in support of Palestinian liberation from Israeli apartheid." alaa.org/media-releases…

JUST DROPPED: Our latest testimony booklet—"MILITARY RULE" Dozens of veterans of the Civil Administration, Gaza DCL and COGAT—which manage day-to-day life in the oPt—testify about the bureaucratic violence these units are responsible for. Read it here bit.ly/3OK5L13 🧵

NYU LSJP is raising money to send an amazing group of students on PalTrek, our annual solidarity trip to Palestine, in March! PalTrek is Palestinian-led and focuses on highlighting Palestinian narratives. Visit nyulawpaltrek2023.causevox.com to donate, or Venmo @ NYULSJP!