On the Ground for Palestine

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On the Ground for Palestine is a weekly podcast to keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode is short, less than 10 minutes, covering major stories from the past week, and is available as an audio-only podcast and as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world.

Episodes

  1. 07/03/2022

    On the Ground for Palestine - July 2, 2022

    Welcome to the eleventh episode of a weekly podcast that will keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode Is short, around 5 minutes long, informing you about the most important stories from the past week, and is available as either an audio-only podcast or as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world. We want you to be able to stay informed so that your activism for Palestine is inspired and informed. You can provide feedback by emailing us at kumi@kuminow.com.

  2. 06/26/2022

    On the Ground for Palestine - June 25, 2022

    Welcome to the tenth episode of a weekly podcast that will keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode Is short, around 5 minutes long, informing you about the most important stories from the past week, and is available as either an audio-only podcast or as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world. We want you to be able to stay informed so that your activism for Palestine is inspired and informed. You can provide feedback by emailing us at kumi@kuminow.com. Links for this week's show: 1. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/6/24/un-israelis-fired-shots-that-killed-journalist-abu-akleh 2. https://www.palestinechronicle.com/israel-to-build-new-stretch-of-concrete-wall-in-west-bank/ 3. https://www.972mag.com/netanyahu-apartheid-israel-government/ 4. https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/palestinians/2022-06-25/ty-article/.premium/teen-killed-by-israeli-fire-near-ramallah-palestinians-say/00000181-9993-dca5-a5c1-9d9720ed0000 5. Football https://www.palestinechronicle.com/cultural-warriors-why-palestines-sports-victories-should-inspire-us/ https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/qualifiers_final_round_group_b_palestine_v_philippines_1.html In Activism: - https://mondoweiss.net/2022/06/speak-out-against-the-adls-attack-on-the-movement-for-palestinian-liberation/  - https://www.change.org/p/tell-the-adl-your-lies-will-never-silence-the-movement-for-palestinian-liberation

  3. 06/19/2022

    On the Ground for Palestine - June 18, 2022

    Welcome to the ninth episode of a weekly podcast that will keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode Is short, around 5 minutes long, informing you about the most important stories from the past week, and Is available as either an audio-only podcast or as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world. We want you to be able to stay informed so that your activism for Palestine is inspired and informed. You can provide feedback by emailing us at kumi@kuminow.com. Links for this week's show: 1. Gaza violence “Israeli Army Fires Missiles Into Several Parts Of The Gaza Strip” https://imemc.org/article/israeli-army-fires-missiles-into-several-parts-of-the-gaza-strip/ “Israeli Navy Attacks Fishing Boats In Gaza” https://imemc.org/article/israeli-navy-attacks-fishing-boats-in-gaza-4/ 2. “Amnesty Urges Israeli Authorities to Release ‘Mentally Ill’ Ahmed Manasra” https://www.palestinechronicle.com/amnesty-urges-israeli-authorities-to-release-mentally-ill-ahmed-manasra/ 3. “Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Jenin” https://mondoweiss.net/2022/06/israeli-forces-kill-three-palestinians-in-jenin/ 4. “Israeli Army to Carry Out Live-fire Drills Near Palestinian Villages Facing Eviction” https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2022-06-16/ty-article/.premium/idf-to-carry-out-live-fire-war-games-near-several-palestinian-villages-facing-eviction/00000181-6bea-dd01-a593-6feab7b70000 In Activism: 1.  “Another Christian church condemns ‘apartheid in the Holy Land’” https://mondoweiss.net/2022/06/another-christian-church-condemns-apartheid-in-the-holy-land/ Full statement (see page 101): https://neumc-email.brtapp.com/files/fileshare/ac+2022/pre+con+materials+5-2-22.pdf 2. “How activists got General Mills to dump its Israeli settlement factory” https://mondoweiss.net/2022/06/how-activists-got-general-mills-to-dump-its-israeli-settlement-factory/

  4. 06/11/2022

    On the Ground for Palestine - June 11, 2022

    Welcome to the eighth episode of a weekly podcast that will keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode Is short, around 5 minutes long, informing you about the most important stories from the past week, and Is available as either an audio-only podcast or as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world. We want you to be able to stay informed so that your activism for Palestine is inspired and informed. You can provide feedback by emailing us at kumi@kuminow.com. Links for this week's show: PayPal Petition: https://actions.sumofus.org/en/a/paypal-stop-discriminating-against-palestinians 1. “Anti-violence activist, daughter of Shfaram deputy mayor, killed in car bombing” https://www.timesofisrael.com/daughter-of-shfaram-deputy-mayor-killed-in-car-bombing/ 2. “Jordan decries continued assaults on Greek Orthodox Patriarchate’s properties” https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/129617 3. “For The Second Time, Soldiers Injure A Palestinian In Nabi Saleh” https://imemc.org/article/for-the-second-time-soldiers-injure-a-palestinian-in-nabi-saleh/ 4. “A bill banning the Palestinian flag passes preliminary vote in Israeli Knesset” https://mondoweiss.net/2022/06/a-bill-banning-the-palestinian-flag-passes-preliminary-vote-in-israeli-knesset/ 5. Gazan beaches - “For the First Time in Years, Gazans Enjoy Clean Seawater” https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/palestinians/2022-06-09/ty-article-magazine/.premium/for-the-first-time-in-years-gazans-enjoy-clean-seawater/00000181-4809-df72-a5cb-caff7c7c0000 - “Israel Holds Up Vital Spare Parts for Gaza's Water and Sewage Systems” https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2022-01-09/ty-article/.premium/israel-holds-up-vital-spare-parts-for-gazas-water-and-sewage-systems/0000017f-e7eb-d97e-a37f-f7efd5c50000 In Activism: - “Big Thief Call Off Israel Concerts” https://pitchfork.com/news/big-thief-call-off-israel-concerts/ - “Big Thief Defend Upcoming Shows in Israel” https://pitchfork.com/news/big-thief-defend-upcoming-shows-in-israel/ - “’Hollywood’s Mark Ruffalo Calls out PayPal’s Discrimination against Palestinians” https://www.palestinechronicle.com/hollywoods-mark-ruffalo-calls-out-paypals-discrimination-against-palestinians/

  5. 06/04/2022

    On the Ground for Palestine - June 4, 2022

    Welcome to the seventh episode of a weekly podcast that will keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode Is short, around 5 minutes long, informing you about the most important stories from the past week, and Is available as either an audio-only podcast or as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world. We want you to be able to stay informed so that your activism for Palestine is inspired and informed. You can provide feedback by emailing us at kumi@kuminow.com. Links for this week's show: 1. Flag March - “WATCH: Jewish supremacists chant ‘Death to Arabs’ during Flag March” https://www.972mag.com/jewish-supremacists-flag-march-jerusalem/ - “The violence didn’t stop with Jerusalem’s Flag March” https://www.972mag.com/jerusalem-day-flag-march-palestinians/ 2. “Court backs settler evacuation on Homesh, upholds Palestinian rights” https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-708437 3. “Israeli Minister Advances Plan to Increase Number of Settlers in Naqab” https://www.palestinechronicle.com/israeli-minister-advances-plan-to-increase-number-of-settlers-in-naqab/ 4. Killings “Israeli forces kill four in West Bank” https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/maureen-clare-murphy/israeli-forces-kill-four-west-bank “Palestinian Man Succumbs to Wounds He Sustained during Latest Israeli War on Gaza” https://www.palestinechronicle.com/palestinian-man-succumbs-to-wounds-he-sustained-during-latest-israeli-war-on-gaza/ 5. “‘Apartheid in action’: The danger of Israel’s new West Bank travel restrictions” https://mondoweiss.net/2022/06/apartheid-in-action-the-danger-of-israels-new-west-bank-travel-restrictions/ 6. “Israel refusing to allow three ill sisters to leave Gaza for treatment” https://www.btselem.org/gaza_strip/20220531_israel_refuses_to_allow_three_ill_sisters_to_exit_the_gaza_strip_for_medical_treatment In activism 1. “80 Democrats Urge Biden to Work Against Steps Imperiling Two-state Solution” https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2022-06-03/ty-article/80-democrats-urge-biden-to-work-against-steps-imperiling-two-state-solution/00000181-2a02-dcd4-a9b1-fadb9bf80000 2. Interactive Encyclopedia of the Palestine Question - “Launch of the Interactive Encyclopedia of the Palestine Question” https://www.palestine-studies.org/en/node/1652751 - Encyclopedia https://www.palquest.org - 3. “Al-Haq Launches Detailed Legal Report on Israel’s Khudair Warehouse Chemical Attack on the Gaza Strip supporting Forensic Architecture Investigation” https://www.alhaq.org/publications/20080.html

  6. 05/29/2022

    On the Ground for Palestine - May 28, 2022

    Welcome to the sixth episode of a weekly podcast that will keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode Is short, around 5 minutes long, informing you about the most important stories from the past week, and Is available as either an audio-only podcast or as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world. We want you to be able to stay informed so that your activism for Palestine is inspired and informed. You can provide feedback by emailing us at kumi@kuminow.com. Links for this week's show: 1. Conditions in the Old City ahead of the march Things calm as of this morning, - “Scores of Israeli settlers break into Al-Aqsa amid high tensions” https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/129432 - Settler spitting on Palestinian woman at the intersection of Via Dolorosa and the road down from Damascus Gate as settler youth march towards the Temple Mount: https://twitter.com/timesofgaza/status/1530662413992923143?s=21&t=FR_LKNw-G7M5YaKUKsaQtg - “Right-Wing Israeli Settler Leader and Israeli Soldiers Invade Al-Aqsa Mosque” https://imemc.org/article/right-wing-israeli-settler-leader-and-israeli-soldiers-invade-al-aqsa-mosque/ - Woman arrested at Damascus Gate https://twitter.com/nirhasson/status/1530571150111256576?s=21&t=FR_LKNw-G7M5YaKUKsaQtg 2. “Israeli Soldiers Kill 15-Year-Old Palestinian Child in Bethlehem” https://www.palestinechronicle.com/israeli-soldiers-kill-15-year-old-palestinian-child-in-bethlehem-video/ 3. “EU punishes Palestinian cancer patients to please Israel” https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/ali-abunimah/eu-punishes-palestinian-cancer-patients-please-israel 4. “What’s behind Israel’s intensifying war on the Palestinian flag?” By Orly Noy https://www.972mag.com/israel-war-palestinian-flag/ 5. “Israel Lifts Restrictions on Terrorists’ Hometown After Three Weeks” https://www.haaretz.com/2022-05-27/ty-article/.premium/israel-lifts-restrictions-on-terrorists-hometown-after-three-weeks/00000181-05bf-dcf3-a395-3dbfa7410000 6. “In the firing zone: evictions begin in West Bank villages after court ruling” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/22/firing-zone-evictions-begin-west-bank-villages-court-ruling-masafer-yatta In activism: 1. “Democrats Urge U.S. Action Against Israel's Eviction of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta” https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2022-05-26/ty-article/.premium/u-s-dems-urge-action-against-israels-eviction-of-masafer-yatta/00000181-00ed-d090-abe1-e5fdb4790000 2. “Statement in support of the Harvard Crimson and Palestinian Liberation” https://mondoweiss.net/2022/05/statement-in-support-of-the-harvard-crimson-and-palestinian-liberation/

  7. 05/21/2022

    On the Ground for Palestine - May 21, 2022

    Welcome to the fifth episode of a weekly podcast that will keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode Is short, around 5 minutes long, informing you about the most important stories from the past week, and Is available as either an audio-only podcast or as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world. We want you to be able to stay informed so that your activism for Palestine is inspired and informed. You can provide feedback by emailing us at kumi@kuminow.com. Links for this week's show: 1. “Israel refuses to probe soldiers who killed Shireen Abu Akleh” https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/maureen-clare-murphy/israel-refuses-probe-soldiers-who-killed-shireen-abu-akleh and “House Democrats demand independent investigation into killing of Shireen Abu Akleh” https://mondoweiss.net/2022/05/house-democrats-demand-independent-investigation-into-killing-of-shireen-abu-akleh/ 2. “Israel's coalition crisis: Meretz MK bolts Bennett's government” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-707128 3. “Gaza fishermen, farmers come under Israeli gunfire” https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/129323 4. “Family of Killed Palestinian Activist Nizar Banat Look for Justice at International Courts” https://www.palestinechronicle.com/family-of-killed-palestinian-activist-nizar-banat-look-for-justice-at-international-courts/ 5. “Settlers Leave Hebron Building They Took Over, but Say Army 'Won't Let Arabs Invade’” https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-settlers-evacuate-hebron-building-they-took-over-without-a-permit-1.10802548?lts=1653128018660 6. “Kosovo, Israel ink cooperation deal a year after Jerusalem embassy opens” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-706223 In activism: 1. “In photos: Returning to Palestine’s depopulated villages” https://www.972mag.com/photos-nakba-depopulated-villages/ 2. “Canadian Food Inspection Agency Rules that Settlement ‘Product of Israel’ Labels Break Law” https://www.palestinechronicle.com/canadian-food-inspection-agency-rules-that-settlement-product-of-israel-labels-break-law/ 3. “Palestinians in Germany fear new level of repression after Nakba Day crackdown” https://www.972mag.com/berlin-palestinians-nakba-protest-police/

  8. 05/14/2022

    On the Ground for Palestine - May 14, 2022

    Welcome to the fourth episode of a weekly podcast that will keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode Is short, around 5 minutes long, informing you about the most important stories from the past week, and Is available as either an audio-only podcast or as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world. We want you to be able to stay informed so that your activism for Palestine is inspired and informed. You can provide feedback by emailing us at kumi@kuminow.com. Links for this week's show: 1. “Al Jazeera accuses Israeli forces of killing journalist in West Bank” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/11/al-jazeera-journalist-killed-in-west-bank-unrest 2. “Israeli police attack Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral in Jerusalem” https://mondoweiss.net/2022/05/live-israeli-police-attack-shireen-abu-aklehs-funeral-in-jerusalem/ 3. “Israeli settlers forcibly seize Palestinian-owned building in Hebron” https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-settlers-forcibly-seize-palestinian-building-hebron 4. “Israel authorizes plans for 4,427 West Bank settlement homes” https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-authorizes-plans-for-4427-west-bank-settlement-homes/ In activism 1. Nakba Day: U.S. rallies: https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/2022/05/nakbaday2022/ Samidoun’s list of events: https://samidoun.net/2022/04/calendar-of-resistance-take-action-for-palestine/ German ban: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20220513-berlin-court-upholds-ban-on-palestinian-nakba-day-demonstrations/ Combatants for Peace online remembrance: https://cfpeace.org/en-nakba-ceremony-2021/ 2. Register for The Palestine Digital Activism Forum https://form.typeform.com/to/jwcZcbPK

  9. 05/07/2022

    On the Ground for Palestine - May 7, 2022

    Welcome to the third episode of a weekly podcast that will keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode Is short, around 5 minutes long, informing you about the most important stories from the past week, and Is available as either an audio-only podcast or as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world. We want you to be able to stay informed so that your activism for Palestine is inspired and informed. You can provide feedback by emailing us at kumi@kuminow.com. Links for this week's show: 1. “Germany Temporarily Bans Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations” https://www.palestinechronicle.com/germany-temporarily-bans-pro-palestinian-demonstrations/ 2. ​“The Israeli army is making millions by seizing Palestinian tractors” https://www.972mag.com/tractors-agriculture-confiscation-israel-army/ 3. “Three Palestinians injured by Israeli gunfire near Ramallah” https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/129021 4. “‘This denial will not scare me, we will continue the work’: Israel bars Bisan Center’s Ubai Aboudi from traveling to North America” https://mondoweiss.net/2022/04/this-denial-will-not-scare-me-we-will-continue-the-work-israel-bars-bisan-centers-ubai-aboudi-from-traveling-to-north-america/ 5. “Israel holding more than 600 without charge, most since 2016” https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/israel-holding-600-charge-2016-84444764 6. “Israeli court paves way for eviction of 1,000 Palestinians from West Bank area” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/05/israeli-court-evict-1000-palestinians-west-bank-area 7. “Hunger-striking Palestinian detainee hospitalised as health deteriorates” https://english.alaraby.co.uk/news/hunger-striking-palestinian-khalil-awawdeh-hospitalised 8. “​​UK Civil Society Organizations Urge Government to Block Anti-Boycott Legislation” https://www.palestinechronicle.com/uk-civil-society-organizations-urge-government-to-block-anti-boycott-legislation/ Correction. “Jewish Israeli to become new programs director of Human Rights Watch” https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-israeli-to-become-new-programs-director-of-human-rights-watch/

  10. 04/30/2022

    On the Ground for Palestine - April 30, 2022

    Welcome to our second, still experimental, episode of a weekly podcast that will keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode will be short, around 5 minutes long, informing you about the most important stories from the past week, and will be available as either an audio-only podcast or as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world. We want you to be able to stay informed so that your activism for Palestine is inspired and informed. You can provide feedback by emailing us at kumi@kuminow.com. Blocked from Holy Saturday Service: “Blocked from Entering Jerusalem: Palestinian Politician, Mustafa Barghouti, Speaks Out on Al-Aqsa” https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/blog/mustafa-barghouti-al-aqsa Israel response to rocket from Lebanon: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/projectile-fired-lebanon-israel-hits-vacant-area-israeli-military-2022-04-24/ Clashes around Al-Aqsa: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/thousands-of-israeli-police-deploy-on-temple-mount-for-last-friday-of-ramadan-1.10769427 March of Israeli Settlers: https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-704602 UN calls on resumption of funding to Palestinian organizations: “Israel/Palestine: UN experts call on governments to resume funding for six Palestinian CSOs designated by Israel as ‘terrorist organisations’” https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2022/04/israelpalestine-un-experts-call-governments-resume-funding-six-palestinian “Israeli authorities unlawfully detaining Palestinian teen, UN says” https://www.dci-palestine.org/israeli_authorities_unlawfully_detaining_palestinian_teen_un_says Sari Bashi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saribashi, - Human Rights Watch: https://twitter.com/hrw, https://www.hrw.org Her blog: https://www.ummforat.com/en/ “New Israeli rules on foreigners visiting West Bank stir outrage” https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/4/27/new-israeli-rules-on-foreigners-visiting-west-bank-stir-outrage

  11. 04/24/2022

    On the Ground for Palestine - April 23, 2022

    This is our first, very experimental, episode of a weekly podcast that will keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode will be short, around 5 minutes long, informing you about 3 or 4 stories from the past week, and will be available as either an audio-only podcast or as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world. We want you to be able to stay informed so that your activism for Palestine is inspired and informed. You can provide feedback by emailing us at kumi@kuminow.com. Links for the show: 1: Violence at Al-Aqsa - “Israel deploys tear gas drones against al-Aqsa worshippers” by Maureen Clare Murphy for Electronic Intifada https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/maureen-clare-murphy/israel-deploys-tear-gas-drones-against-al-aqsa-worshippers 2: Restrictions on Easter Worship - Summary from Sabeel: https://41y97.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/mr/j9TCC3gtTTBLetku0ClHhtdp6QGJMIe4qHEQxhF9CYrn5Gng6fKfZEcjqz8OmiL23E09_4shIdtGX2vLQvf6MrZyRfNuWiON_Zx9F0R7aIyg4YL51hDewD8Yc4kDUgtaLDNrbudD - Petition: https://www.change.org/p/the-right-for-palestinian-christians-to-pray-in-jerusalem-on-easter 3: Violence in Jenin - “Palestinian Youth Succumbs to Wounds Sustained by Israeli gunfire in Jenin” from Palestine Chronicle https://www.palestinechronicle.com/palestinian-youth-succumbs-to-wounds-sustained-by-israeli-gunfire-in-jenin/ - “Inside the Jenin resistance” by Shatha Hanaysha for Mondoweiss https://mondoweiss.net/2022/04/inside-the-jenin-resistance/ 4: Report on Israeli Violence - “A Scarred Childhood: Israeli Attacks against Palestinian Children in the Occupied West Bank in 2022” from the State of Palestine https://www.nad.ps/en/media-room/media-briefs/scarred-childhood-israeli-attacks-against-palestinian-children-occupied-west

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On the Ground for Palestine is a weekly podcast to keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode is short, less than 10 minutes, covering major stories from the past week, and is available as an audio-only podcast and as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world.

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