US activists must find and expand cracks in the pro-Israel war machine, says Medea Benjamin
With Trump in the White House what next for the Palestine movement?
09 Jan 2025 • by Medea Benjamin
As President Biden greenlights another $8 billion in weapons to Israel in his last days in office and Secretary Blinken gives a parting New York Times interview in which he denies that a genocide is taking place in Gaza, many pro-Palestine activists are anxiously counting down the days until “Genocide Joe” and his crew exit the White House. But what will activists have to contend with under the Trump presidency?
Donald Trump proved his pro-Israel agenda in his first term, by moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, supporting West Bank settlements, recognizing the Golan Heights as part of Israel, pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal and enacting the Abraham Accords to normalize relations between Israel and Arab states, while disregarding the plight of Palestinians.
Recently, Trump has said that the U.S. should let Israel “finish the job,” warned that there will be “all hell to pay” if the hostages aren’t released by the time he takes office, and threatened to blow Iran to smithereens. Trump has signalled his intentions this time around by the people he has selected for key positions.
and view the attached video report by Lowkey to learn more about the coming administration and how it may further devastate Palestinian liberation efforts.
We must keep the pressure on our world governments.
Without a free Palestine, there can not be a free world for any of us.
In the meantime, famine continues to crush Palestine.
Praying 2025 will bring renewed hope to Gaza amid ongoing crises
The New Year should be a time of celebration, personal reflection and development of aspirations for the coming year.
But while we all have opportunities to consider our goals for 2025, in Gaza genocide rages on with famine and freezing cold on its flanks.
This week more babies died in the freezing cold temperatures, 5 more journalists were murdered by Israel as the IOF destroyed the last major functioning health facility in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital. Again Healthcare workers were targeted and taken prisoner. Notably, courageous hospital director, Dr. Abu Safiya, was taken during the raid.
Civilians were stripped and forced to walk toward southern Gaza, while critically ill patients were forced to relocate to the Indonesian Hospital, which lacks necessary equipment and supplies to provide adequate care.
Friends, Palestinian suffering continues to be more and more heinous every day. The torture continues relentlessly and access to food, water and other resources are at all time inflated costs as some set out to capitalize on the agony of innocent citizens.
We are all fatigued and giving everything we can but this is not our time to give up on Palestine. We need to drive even harder toward a peaceful end to Israel’s terrorism.
Please continue to use your voice, your social media platforms, your community to stand up for Palestine and stand against genocide.
Please check out our campaign on Bonfire. The sale of merchandise can help Palestinians even beyond our sponsored families. Please share and promote our campaign when you can.
Muhammad sends his deeply felt love and appreciation to all. Despite the horrors he is living through, he still maintains hope that he will see a free and safe life with his family soon.
I also send my deep love and gratitude and wish you all a beautiful and safe New Year.
Please stay with us in this fight for liberation and justice.
Jenn
December 8, 2024:
Hello everyone,
Just a reminder that our Bonfire Campaign has expanded gift options. If you plan to purchase any holiday gifts, please consider a visit to http://www.bonfire.com/store/say-no-to-genocide/ Where out generous artists have donated beautiful Palestine inspired art for the benefit of refugees.
Palestinian refugees continue to suffer immensely. Winter brings additional challenges of cold exposure, hunger and illness.
Please don’t give up on Palestine.
Stay in this fight for liberation.
Every donation means safer shelter, food, water, medicine and clothes for winter.
Your unwavering solidarity has made the difference.
With love and respect. Jenn
November 16, 2024:
Hello friends,
Just a quick update to let you know that the Say No To Genocide storefront on Bonfire has expanded its Palestinian inspired merchandise line. Products benefit Muhammad and his sisters’ and their children and extended families.
As you look for holiday purchases, please consider a visit to
