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Palestinian Rights

Since 1948, AFSC has worked in Israel and Palestine to realize a just and lasting peace for all people in the region. We challenge the militarization of Israeli society and the fragmentation of Palestinian identity. It's part of our ongoing work to end human rights abuses and the Israeli occupation.

DESCRIPTIONA Palestinian woman stands in the middle of the massive destruction caused by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City

5 things you need to know about what’s happening in Israel and Gaza

Updated Dec 5, 2024

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Creating an apartheid-free world

The U.S. must pressure Israel to stop settler violence against Palestinians

The U.S. must pressure Israel to stop settler violence against Palestinians

Crowd of protesters supporting Gaza

6 ways you can support Palestinians in Gaza

Updated Feb 26, 2025

Landscape view of Palestine

Mosaic Podcast

How to talk to your representative about Palestinian child detention

How to talk to your representative about Palestinian child detention

Updated May 17, 2023

A defining moment for Palestinian rights

A defining moment for Palestinian rights

Tell Congress

oppose a ground invasion of gaza by Israel!

What it means to be a refugee in Gaza

What it means to be a refugee in Gaza

How Palestinian youth unite across divides

How Palestinian youth unite across divides

Why AFSC uses the term “Israeli apartheid”

Why AFSC uses the term “Israeli apartheid”

Updated Feb 1, 2022

AFSC and Haymarket Publishes Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire

AFSC and Haymarket Publishes Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire

Witnessing the latest attacks on Gaza

Witnessing the latest attacks on Gaza

Israeli police bulldozed another Palestinian home. Thousands more are at risk of demolition.

Israeli police bulldozed another Palestinian home. Thousands more are at risk of demolition.

What you need to know about Israel’s political attacks on Palestinian rights organizations

What you need to know about Israel’s political attacks on Palestinian rights organizations

How to talk with family and friends about the situation in Israel and Palestine

How to talk with family and friends about the situation in Israel and Palestine

Updated Dec 29, 2023

Special update livestream: Standing with Palestinian human rights organizations

Special update livestream: Standing with Palestinian human rights organizations

Protect Palestinian children's rights – No Way to Treat a Child

Protect Palestinian children's rights – No Way to Treat a Child

For Vermonters, Palestine is a local issue

For Vermonters, Palestine is a local issue

Israel has pushed Gaza’s society to the edge

Israel has pushed Gaza’s society to the edge