“The deeper they dig to uproot us, the deeper our resistance grows.”
The 30th of March is Palestinian Land Day.
On this day, Palestinians honor those who lost their lives protesting land confiscation in 1976. Since then, Palestinian Land Day has become a powerful symbol of Palestinian resilience and resistance, and their ongoing struggle for land rights and self-determination, which is more relevant than ever given the dire situation.
In the West Bank, where our members are based, we are now witnessing mass displacement, a sharp rise in civilian deaths, widespread demolitions, severe restrictions on humanitarian access, and an unprecedented escalation in settler violence. The occupation has reached a critical peak.
On March 18th, following the break in the ceasefire in Gaza, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese warned of the need for urgent action to “protect Palestinians from annihilation” in both Gaza and the West Bank because "Israeli forces and settler militias have escalated violence in the West Bank".
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4 ways to take action and support ILC members in Palestine.
ONE
Read about the history of the occupation, the current political situation, and the cases of human rights abuse. Explore the resources put together in this page, especially the Understanding Palestine page which provides resources in various themes. You can also watch a film from this list of freely available films on Palestine. If you prefer, here is a recommended reading list.
THREE
Call for an arms embargo on Israel by writing to the media and your local politicians. Use this most recent list of points from Oxfam to write your letter. Or use this one by Amnesty International.
TWO
Call for a cease-fire by signing international petitions like the one by Amnesty International.
FOUR
Walk the talk. Join local initiatives such as peace marches or local campaigns that advocate for political change in your country and promote peace and justice in the region.
UNDERSTAND PALESTINE
We asked our members in Palestine for a list of suggested materials that they feel best explain their history of struggle for land rights.
LEARN MORE
STAY INFORMED
Watch interviews from memebers in Palestine on Social Media.
Learn about our members' work
Arab Agronomists Association (AAA)
Arab Centre for Agricultural Development (ACAD)
The Agricultural Development Association (PARC)
Palestinian Farmers Union (PFU)
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