Don’t miss Palestine-focused sessions and our booth Dear Email, AMP is proud to announce our participation in this year’s MAS Annual Convention in Chicago, IL, from December 26- 28. Our team has organized an entire track of sessions focused on Palestine advocacy and campaigns for all convention participants to enjoy. Our booth, located front and center in the convention bazaar, will also feature its own program. Join us throughout the day at booth 458 to win prizes, collect merch, and meet our team! AMP’s Palestine Track at the convention will be on Sunday, the 28th, on Level 1, Room S102BC  10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Stories of Survival in the Face of Genocide Listen to speakers share the stories of survival from Palestinians in Gaza, highlighting resilience, loss, and hope amid the ongoing genocide. Through personal narratives, participants will hear how individuals and families endure unimaginable hardship while preserving their humanity and culture. Beyond survival, the session explores visions for rebuilding, healing, and liberation. Speakers: William Asfour, Fidaa Elaydi, Alaa Abusaman, Deanna Othman 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Palestine Advocacy in the Trump Era: Challenges and Strategies Under the Trump administration, the Palestine movement has sustained numerous setbacks and faces major challenges, just as there are real opportunities available to it if they are invested in wisely. The session will examine the shifting dynamics of Palestine advocacy in the U.S., the impact of policy changes, the legal challenges organizations face, and strategies for navigating an increasingly hostile environment all with the backdrop of the worst crimes against humanity being committed in Gaza. Speakers: Dr. Osama Abuirshaid, Mohamad Habehh, Taher Herzallah 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Survive and Thrive: Your Responsibility as a Muslim During the Genocide This session invites Muslims to reflect on their sacred responsibility toward Palestine, not only as an act of solidarity but as a profound expression of faith. We will explore how standing for justice in Palestine nourishes the soul, deepens ones spiritual connection, and fulfills a religious obligation rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah. Speakers will reflect on how to transform grief and anger over the genocide into steadfastness, hope and prayerful action. Speakers: Dr. Hatem Bazian, Shaikh Mohammad Elshinawy 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM International Accountability: Removing Israel’s Cloak of Impunity For the first time in its history, Israel has been put on trial thanks to South Africa’s application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The most esteemed international human rights organizations, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have concluded that Israel’s actions in Gaza amount to Genocide. The main architects of Israel’s genocidal campaign, Prime Minister Netanyahu & former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, are wanted for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The discussion will lay out the meaning of Genocide and Apartheid, and how we can move the needle on finally achieving accountability. Speakers: Tarek Khalil, Alicia Koutsoulieris Beyond the AMP-organized track at the MAS convention, some sessions include AMP’s leaders, including: Friday, December 26: 11:45 am - 12:30 pm The Cost of Self-Centeredness: Abandoning the Ummah in the Age of Hyperindividualism Level1- S101 Speakers: Raja Abdulhaq, Mohamad Habehh 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm The Arabian Gulf After Gaza: Power Shifts, Social Changes, and the Struggle for Justice Room: Level 1 - S103D Speaker: Dr. Osama Abuirshaid 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Exposing and Overcoming the Pro-Israel Lobby’s Use of Anti-Muslim Hate to Keep Americans Distracted Room: Level 1 - S105BC Speakers: Dr. Osama Abuirshaid, Nihad Awad, Edward Mitchell, Khaled Beydoun Saturday, December 27: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Standing Firm: Lessons from The Greats, GAZA & Else Room: Level1- S101 Speakers: Dr. Hatem Bazian, Hussain Kamani 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Intimidating the Community — Silencing the Brave Voices Advocating for the Ummah Room: Level 1 - S105BC Speakers: Nihad Awad, Esam Omeish, Dr. Osama Abuirshaid Sunday, December 28: 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Transformations in the United States Toward the Palestinian Cause: Reality, Prospects, and Strategic Investment Level 3 - Hall B Speakers: Dr. Hatem Bazian, Dr. Osama Abuirshaid
In solidarity, American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) | 
