The History Behind the Nov. 29th Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

“Israel’s supporters claim that General Assembly resolutions supportive of Palestinian rights are ‘one-sided’ and that the UN unfairly singles out Israel while turning a blind eye to violations elsewhere.

Such complaints ignore the extent to which Israel is the UN’s business, and has been from the very beginning. This history must not be forgotten.”

History still unreckoned with, tragedy still unfolding

The wall bordering Bethlehem’s Aida Refugee Camp in the occupied West Bank

The wall bordering Bethlehem’s Aida Refugee Camp in the occupied West Bank