Category: Faculty & Staff Blogs
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Palestine Legal and CAIR File Lawsuit Against University of Maryland for Canceling Palestinian and Jewish Student Groups’ Vigil
Palestine Legal and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights organization, filed a lawsuit against the University of Maryland on behalf of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). The suit challenges the university’s decision to cancel an interfaith vigil co-hosted by SJP and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), which aimed…
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Debunking “Screams Before Silence”: The Dangers of Amplifying Unverified Claims and Justifying Brutality
The Controversy of “Screams Before Silence”: The Dangers of Amplifying Unverified Claims. Sheryl Sandberg’s documentary, “Screams Before Silence,” has ignited controversy by alleging sexual violence by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The film claims Israeli victims were sexually assaulted and killed by Hamas operatives. However, there is a significant lack of credible evidence to support…
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Unveiling Israel’s True Colors: A Critical Examination by Avi Shlaim
In a recent podcast, historian Avi Shlaim offered a stark critique of Israel, labeling it a Eurocentric settler-colonialist state and an apartheid regime. His memoir, “Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew,” intertwines personal experiences with geopolitical analysis, challenging prevalent narratives about identity and conflict in the Middle East. This blog explores Shlaim’s perspective on Israel’s…
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The Silenced Voices: Free Speech and the Palestinian Struggle
At Montgomery College, the administration’s response to events critical of Israel, often labeling them as anti-Semitic, highlights a troubling bias. This stance suppresses free speech and contradicts the institution’s mission of promoting inclusiveness and social justice. It is essential for educators to challenge these narratives, fostering an environment where all perspectives, especially those of the…
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Unveiling the Israel Lobby: A Critical Examination of Influence and Discourse
In our modern political landscape, few topics evoke as much controversy and polarization as discussions surrounding Israel and its relationship with the United States. At the heart of this discourse lies the concept of the “Israel lobby” – a term often shrouded in secrecy and met with hesitancy in public conversation. In this blog post,…
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Unpacking Norman Finkelstein’s The Holocaust Industry
Norman Finkelstein’s The Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering offers a provocative critique of how the Holocaust has been used for political and economic purposes. Published in 2000, the book dissects the ways in which the memory of the Holocaust has been manipulated to serve various interests, often distorting historical truth and…
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Remembering Nakba: Commemorating Loss, Resilience, and Hope
On May 15th, the world remembers the Nakba, the catastrophe that befell the Palestinian people in 1948. As we commemorate this solemn occasion, we honor the resilience, struggle, and steadfastness of Palestinians in the face of ongoing oppression. For the Faculty Justice for Palestine, Nakba remembrance is not only a historical reflection but a commitment…
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Listen to Palestinians’ stories, not just the tales that make us villains
By Hannah Moushabeck As an author and someone who works in publishing, I have always believed that stories have the power to liberate the world. As a Palestinian American, I know they also have the power to destroy it. When my parents moved to the United States in the 1970s, they were appalled by misrepresentation of…