At the Palestinian Museum US

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Featuring presentation of the ceremony on November 22, 2025 at the Palestine Museum US of MECC's Courage Award in absentia to Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya *** starting with the MEE report of the freeing of Palestinian-American Mohammed Ibrahim *** murder of two Palestinian men in Jenin caught on video *** members of US Congress make video telling US soldiers to obey US law ** Venezuela ** Ukraine ** protests of ICE ** program #1138

The mother of the murdered child, Hind Rajab, speaks as the Palestinian flag flies over City Hall in Toronto. During the Poster Shout-Out at the end of the 'Courage Award' ceremony for abducted Palestinian doctor Abu Safiya, there was more coverage of the CT Civil Liberties Defense Committee conference, which featured protests and arrests of 'Don't Destroy Our Future' activists in the CT governor's office. Additionally, COP 30 fails while Kiku is showcased in the New York Botanical Garden in program #1137.

Featuring the rage of a man who has to watch his children wake up to water all in his tent in Gaza, Palestine *** Venezuela, PEP's views *** Israeli soldiers accused of torture/rape hailed as heroes *** gem of Hajo Meyer talk about Judaism as opposed to Zionism *** Greenpeace video on coming animal extinctions *** Why 40 million need food stamps *** Kerry Ellington speaks about police and policing at 11/8/25 civil liberties conference ** Program #1136

Featuring a vigil in front of Yale New Haven Hospital, calling on doctors and medical workers to support abducted Dr. Abu Safiya and other Palestinian medical workers. ** Israeli National Security Minister video records himself committing a war crime ** UN says Israel committed 'genocidal acts' against reproductive facilities, including the bombing of an IVF center. ** Tor and Adnaan Sturmo share their experience on the Sumud Flotilla in support of Palestine. ** sandwich thrower acquitted *** program #1135

The so-called 'ceasefire' is a scam; Palestinians in Gaza are killed daily, and only a fraction of the promised aid trucks are getting through. Jonathan Kuttab, Executive Director of FOSNA, reacts to the film 'Encampments' and highlights the ongoing plight of Palestine. Ultra-orthodox Israeli Jews demonstrate against the Israeli draft. Host Stanley Heller responds to Pentagon criticism of 'A House of Dynamite.' Additionally, the right-wing attempt to upstage the Bethel, CT 'No Kings' rally is revealed to be tiny. Program #1134.

Middle East Eye reports on an investigation that alleges over 20 Israelis took part in the murder of Hind Rajab, a case that has raised significant concerns in Palestine. ** Shir Hever speaks frankly** about the implications of this situation. Joseph Cirincione reviews "A House of Dynamite" and asserts that IBM Missile Defense just doesn't work. ** Dan Piper recalls the power of the "Day Without Immigrants" in 2006 *** program #1133.

The Middle East Crisis Committee of CT gives its 2025 "Courage Award" to imprisoned Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, highlighting the ongoing struggles in Palestine. A rally in West Hartford, CT, is held against Colt Firearms, as Heller wonders if the sniper murders of children were committed with Colt rifles. Meanwhile, "Danbury Unites for Immigrants" unveils its phone hotline for dealing with ICE. Senator Whitehouse asks the Attorney General what happened to the $50,000 that the FBI had offered to give to Tom Homan, acting immigration czar. *** program #1132

Featuring the treatment of activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla after being seized by Israel (Democracy Now! did fine work on this), starting with the New Haven rally and march on 10/4/25 called "All Out for Gaza". The fascist stuck-up ADL gets its comeuppance from its FBI friends, while more of retired Sgt. Bryce Lockwood's experiences on the USS Liberty, which was attacked by Israel in 1967, highlight the ongoing struggles for Palestine.

Huge protests in Mexico, Italy, and Spain highlighted the plight of Palestine as *** Sumud Flotilla activists were sent to the infamous Ketziot desert prison *** Jewish Voice for Peace New Haven organized a "Pedal for Palestine" event *** Mosab Abu Toha spoke at a fundraiser for Gaza and later tweeted about the tragic murder of five family members *** Following the death of Robert J Lifton, an interview with Paul Hodel, President Emeritus of Promoting Enduring Peace reflects on the ongoing issues in Palestine. *** program #1130

Starting with an impressive general strike in Italy for Palestine, the *** Global Sumud Flotilla *** highlights a significant decline in support for Israel in the US, as recent polls indicate. A rally is scheduled at the UN on 9/22/2025, where Colombian President Petro will call for an armed UN protective force for Gaza. In a moment of triumph, Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah is finally free! Let's also look back at our 2023 Courage Award ceremony held in his honor. A violinist poignantly plays Bella Ciao on one of the boats heading to Palestine and Gaza. *** program #1129 ***

Starting with British stars filling Wembley Stadium and speaking up for Palestine, war surgeon Kathleen Gallagher discusses the Israeli practice of shooting children with one bullet to the head. Mohammed Shehadeh sums up what Israel is doing in relation to Palestine. Can the president now just kill any gathering of people and declare them terrorists? Elon Musk speaks with British thug Tommy Robinson at a large London far-right rally. Bryce Lockwood talks about surviving the attack on the USS Liberty. #1128

featuring the 9-12-25 interview with Anas Arafat in the heart of Gaza City, including some video of recent bombings *** the lies about so-called "Hamas Towers" exposed *** call to telephone Sen. Richard Blumenthal at 202-224-2823 and ask him to phone Netanyahu and demand no harm come to Global Sumud Flotilla boats *** Our parent organization, MECC, votes to support a call for an Armed UN protection force to protect Palestinians  ** program #1127

Featuring Craig Mokhiber, a human rights lawyer and former UN official, who calls for an armed UN force to go to Palestine and protect Palestinians from genocide. The genocide scholars association declares that Israel is committing genocide. There is also the horrible treatment of Dr. Abu Safiya in Ofer prison. Hungarian Jews condemn the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Veterans have interrupted a DC hearing over genocide. Bezalel Smotrich's idea to force West Bank Palestinians into small areas is also being discussed. Additionally, the Sumud Flotilla continues its efforts. Program #1126.

Palestinian journalists and medical workers were killed at al-Nasser hospital, and the "apology" was only in English. An article condemns the federal court decision that Jews are considered a "race" represented by the Israeli flag. Recent poll numbers reveal shifting sentiments regarding Palestine. Turkey has announced it will break all economic ties with Israel. A protest in DC was featured on the "Free DC" Facebook page. Don't miss the 8/26/25 interview with Anas Arafat in Gaza City, part of program #1125.

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