Diaspora Jews in solidarity w/ Palestine, we have a responsibility to challenge our community's role in what is happening. It's easy to separate ourselves from those we feel are failing the moment, & much harder to take on the responsibility of our relationships. But we gotta try
THREAD: What’s happening in Sheikh Jarrah?
1) Four Palestinian families are facing eviction from their Jerusalem homes in the #SheikhJarrah neighborhood.
#SaveSheikhJarrah
Photo credit: Ahmad Gharabli/AFP
It's not "just" Israeli settlers.
It's not "just" the Israeli government.
It's not "just" the Israeli military.
While these parties may have superficial disagreements and different roles in the Zionist project, they work together to violently oppress and expel Palestinians.
Liberals constantly tell Palestinians to remain “civil,” choose dialogue over activism, and hope for the best. Where are these experts now as we witness ethnic cleansing in clear daylight? How will they protect entire families from losing their homes and becoming homeless? 1/4
New online from our Spring issue: The coexistence camp Seeds of Peace prides itself on bringing Israeli & Palestinian teenagers into a fruitful dialogue process. But alumni & staff now say that the model does more harm than good.
@Jessica_Rohan reports: https://t.co/I0DXbEvTlZ