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What These Palestinian & Israeli Activists Need Us to Know: Standing Together’s Sally Abed & Alon-Lee Green

Mar 21, 2024

Palestinian and Israeli activists discuss interconnected liberation and safety, U.S. aid implications, myths about the crisis, and the importance of upcoming elections. Standing Together movement aims for peace, equality, and justice amid ongoing conflicts in the region.

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Alon-Lee Green

Sally Abed

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Quick takeaways

Palestinian liberation and Jewish safety are interconnected, Americans need to engage in elections, Grassroots movements like Standing Together promote peace and justice

Deep dives

The Necessity of Pulling People Out of the River and Going Upstream

The importance of addressing issues in Palestine and Israel is emphasized by the concept of pulling people out of the river while also going upstream to stop those pushing them in. The need to share stories, work towards peace, and stand together for justice and dignity is highlighted.

Introduction

4min

Voices of Palestinians in Israel

12min

Exploring the Complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Pursuit of Peace

6min

Analysis of US Aid to Israel and Extremism

5min

Navigating Complexity: Building Bridges for Peace

26min

Hope and Collective Efforts for Peace in Israeli-Palestinian Context

6min

Episode 292. What These Palestinian & Israeli Activists Need Us to Know: Standing Together’s Sally Abed & Alon-Lee Green

Sally Abed, an elected leader at Standing Together and Alon-Lee Green, the National co-Director and a founder of Standing Together, talk us through what is happening in Palestine and Israel right now, their own stories of growing up and living through it, and how we can help in their mission to bring liberation, equality, and peace to all who live on the land:

- Why Palestinian liberation and Jewish safety are completely interconnected;

- Who’s really benefiting from the U.S. sending billions of dollars to the Israeli government;

- The myths Americans have been taught about the Palestinian-Israeli crisis;

- Why Sally says it is vital that Americans not “sit out” the upcoming elections; and

- How we can help the PEOPLE on the land today to secure a ceasefire, end the Israeli occupation of Palestine, bring the hostages home, and secure peace, liberation, and safety for all.

On Standing Together:

Standing Together is a grassroots movement mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel in pursuit of peace, equality, and social and climate justice. While the minority who benefit from the status quo of occupation and economic inequality seek to keep us divided, we know that we — the majority — have far more in common than that which sets us apart. When we stand together, we are strong enough to fundamentally alter the existing socio-political reality. The future that we want — peace and independence for Israelis and Palestinians, full equality for all citizens, and true social, economic, and environmental justice — is possible. Because where there is struggle, there is hope.

- To Learn More: https://www.standing-together.org/en

- To Join their Mission: https://www.standing-together.org/friends

- To Give: https://www.standing-together.org/donatehere

- If you can attend their NYC event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fighting-for-peace-and-justice-standing-together-nyc-fundraiser-registration-849180350287

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