As a student, remember that knowledge is not just power; it’s a beacon of hope, a catalyst for change. In the context of Palestine, where struggles for freedom and justice persist, education becomes not only a tool for personal empowerment but a means to challenge oppression and envision a better future. Educate yourself, stand in solidarity, and let your knowledge fuel your activism for a just and peaceful Palestine.
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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 these claims, with Israeli authorities failing to identify survivors or provide forensic proof, and even the United Nations acknowledging the absence of substantiation. Despite this, the film has received uncritical media coverage and endorsements from prominent figures like Hillary Clinton and Ro Khanna. Critics, including…
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The Day Israel Attacked America: 57th Anniversary of the Israeli Attack on the USS Liberty
The Day Israel Attacked America: As we commemorate the 57th anniversary of this controversial event, it remains a subject of intense discussion and analysis. This investigation reveals the shocking truth behind a deadly Israeli attack on a US naval vessel. In this documentary, Aljazeera delve into the details, exploring the historical context and uncovering the hidden layers of this tragic incident. Join us as we seek to understand the events of that fateful day and their lasting impact on international relations.
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1948: Creation & Catastrophe (Nakba)
Through riveting and moving personal recollections of both Palestinians and Israelis, 1948: Creation & Catastrophe reveals the shocking events of the most pivotal year in the most controversial conflict in the world. It tells the story of the establishment of Israel as seen through the eyes of the people who lived it. It is simply […]
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MY NEIGHBOURHOOD
Mohammed El Kurd is a Palestinian boy growing up in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah. His family loses half of their home to Israeli settlers leading a campaign of court-sanctioned evictions to guarantee Jewish control of the area. This Peabody Award-winning film captures voices rarely heard, of those striving for a shared future […]
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BOYCOTT (2021)
When a news publisher in Arkansas, an attorney in Arizona, and a speech therapist in Texas are told they must choose between their jobs and their political beliefs, they launch legal battles that expose an attack on freedom of speech across 33 states in America. Credit to https://justvision.org/boycott
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Gaza Fights For Freedom (2019)
This debut feature film by journalist Abby Martin began while reporting in Palestine, where she was denied entry into Gaza by the Israeli government on the accusation she was a “propagandist.” So Abby connected with a team of journalists in Gaza to produce the film through the blockaded border. It is a documentary about the […]
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Life in Occupied Palestine: Eyewitness Photos and Stories
In LIFE IN OCCUPIED PALESTINE, Anna Baltzer, a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish-American granddaughter of Holocaust refugees, documents her experience as a volunteer with the International Women’s Peace Service in the West Bank. Baltzer provides a straightforward account of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while chronicling the almost unbearable living conditions of Palestinians under the […]
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The Settlers
2016 1hr 50min A look at Jewish settlers in the West Bank and their allies – Jewish and non-Jewish alike – in Israel, America and Europe. The origins of the settler phenomenon, which reach back almost half a century, are explored along with a look at who THE SETTLERS are today and how they impact […]
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Mission: HEBRON
In Israel, soldiers are conscripted at the age of 18. Within a few month, they have the authority to exercise control over many aspects of Palestinian civil life. Six ex-soldiers face the camera and recall their recent service, offering a view into one of the most troubled cities in the West Bank.
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The Law in These Parts
2012 1hr 45min A gripping and revelatory investigation into the military legal system put in place by Israel over four decades ago to govern the occupied Palestinian territories – the repercussions of which are felt to this day by both sides. Winner of the Documentary Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Winner of a Peabody […]
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Gaza in Context
Israel doesn’t have a Hamas problem, it has a Palestine problem. Israeli airstrikes have destroyed over 30 buildings in the Gaza Strip in recent days (25-26 March 2019), leaving tens of families homeless. The current bombing campaign began Monday (25 March) following a Hamas rocket fired toward Tel Aviv a day prior. Though Hamas announced […]
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The Occupation of the American Mind
2016 1hr 24min Over the past few years, Israel’s ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the world — except the United States. THE OCCUPATION OF THE AMERICAN MIND takes an eye-opening look at this critical exception, zeroing […]
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