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  Osama Abuirshaid, American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Take action for Palestine on Nakba Day and every day

Palestinians are resilient despite Israel’s ongoing dispossession   Dear Supporter, Today, Palestinians and their supporters around the world commemorate another year of occupation and Israel’s continued dispossession of indigenous peoples from the land of Palestine.   While humanity…
  Dr. Hatem Bazian, American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 10:01 PM

URGENT: We need your support, Supporter, these last ten nights of Ramadan

Our obligation to advocate for justice is more important than ever   Salam, Supporter, This week we will commemorate the Nakba, the greatest catastrophe that has ever befallen the Palestinian people. It has been more than seven decades since the State of Israel began its institutiona…
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 1:04 AM

Nakba: Never Forgotten | 72 Years of Resilience, Friday May 15th at 10pm ET

Dear Supporter, We hope this message finds you safe, healthy, and as strong as ever.   May 15th is recognized as a day that people across the globe commemorate as the Nakba, the greatest catastrophe that has ever befallen the Palestinian people. It has been more than seven decades si…
  Dr. Osama Abuirshaid, AMP · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 7:37 PM

The Nakba continues...

Take action to oppose Israeli settlements and annexation Dear Supporter, Assalaamu ‘Alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak. Next week, we will commemorate the Nakba, the greatest catastrophe that has ever faced the Palestinian people. It has been more than seven decades since the State of…
  Raed Jarrar, AMP · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Did your Rep join this important letter on US aid to Palestine?

Dear Supporter, I’m writing with some good news: Thanks to your advocacy, we helped get 59 Members of Congress to send a letter urging the Trump administration to restart US humanitarian assistance to Palestinians, including to UNRWA. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joined our Online…
  Muna Aden, American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 10:01 PM

How AMP empowers students like me to advocate for Palestine

Building community support for legislation to promote Palestinian children’s rights   Dear Supporter, Assalamualaikum and Ramadan Mubarak.  My name is Muna Aden. I am a recent high school graduate from Minneapolis, MN. I will be attending Georgetown University in Washington, DC in t…
  Taher Herzallah, American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 7:35 PM

AMP Date Boycott in Full Swing: AJE OpEd & NJ Stores Commit to Boycott

This Ramadan and beyond, boycott Israeli dates!   Dear Supporter, Since relaunching our Israeli date boycott campaign last month, store owners and consumers from New Jersey to North Carolina, and from California to Chicago, have committed to end the sale and purchase of Israeli occupa…
  Dr. Osama Abuirshaid, AMP · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Ramadan Mubarak from AMP

Watch our Video! Dear Supporter, As salaamu ‘Alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak. I pray that you and your families are safe and healthy during these difficult and uncertain times. Despite this year’s unique challenges, we firmly believe that Ramadan is a month of hope. As Muslims, we als…
  Osama Abu Irshaid, AMP · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 11:31 AM

Despite a Smear Campaign, Palestine Prevails

Dear Supporter, AMP's online Advocacy Gala this weekend was a huge success, alhamdulillah. Despite a smear campaign against the event led by discredited anti-Muslim ideologue Steven Emerson, his racism and hatred did not prevail: Congresswoman Dingell delivered an amazing keyno…
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 10:37 PM

Caring for Our Own: Masjid & Imam Support Campaign Update

 AMP is proud to join with the broader Muslim community in supporting the “Caring for Our Own: Masjid & Imam Support” campaign. Islamic Centers across the country have had to close their doors for the wellbeing of the community during this crisis. This has made it very difficult f…
  Osama Abuirshaid · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 5:43 PM

Reminder: Tonight is the big night - Don't miss out!

Dear Supporter, We hope this message finds you safe, healthy, and strong as ever.The day has arrived and we are hours away from our first-ever online advocacy gala. AMP's very own Deanna Othman will be the special host and our amazing lineup of speakers are onboard. We can't wait to me…
  Mohamad Habehh · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 3:37 PM

Announcement: Check out who's coming to this weekend's event

Saturday's Gala Speakers AnnouncedDear Supporter , We hope this message finds you safe, healthy, and strong as ever. Our first-ever online advocacy gala is right around the corner and we are privileged to announce our extraordinary lineup of speakers: - Dr. Osama Abuirshaid - Executiv…
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 6:14 PM

Mark Your Calendars: A Unique Online Experience Is Coming Soon

AMP’s First Ever Online Advocacy GalaBeyond Quarantine: Palestine Connects Us   Dear Supporter ,We hope this message finds you safe, healthy, and strong as ever. Together we have helped AMP make significant gains in the past few years in our pursuit of justice for Palestine here in the US. …
  Taher Herzallah, American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Dawud survived the Deir Yassin massacre

Join us tonight on Facebook Live to hear his story   Dear Supporter, At the age of 17, Dawud Assad awoke in the early morning hours of April 9, 1948 to see his village in flames. After narrowly escaping, he made his way to the United States, earning a Masters of Science in Industrial …
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Caring for Our Own: Masjid & Imam Support

Caring for Our Own: Masjid & Imam Support   Dear Supporter, AMP is proud to join with the broader Muslim community in supporting the “Caring for Our Own: Masjid & Imam Support” campaign. Islamic Centers across the country have had to close their doors for the well-being of the…
  Taher Herzallah, American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Did you know our boycott of Israeli dates is working?

This Ramadan and beyond, boycott Israeli dates!   Dear Supporter, AMP initiated the first-ever nationwide boycott of dates produced in Israeli settlements during Ramadan 2012. In coalition with our chapters in New York, New Jersey, Detroit, Minnesota, Chicago and Sacramento, as well a…
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 2:16 PM

State Dept. calls Palestinian Jerusalemites "non-Israeli residents"

State Department tries to erase Palestitnian identity in Jerusalem (WASHINGTON, D.C. 3/13/20)—American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) strongly condemns the erasure of Palestinian identity in the US Department of State’s recently-published annual human rights report. In its r…
  Dr. Osama Abuirshaid, AMP · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 10:30 PM

POSTPONED until Sept.: AMP's Palestine Advocacy Day

Dear Supporter, I am writing to inform you that AMP has decided to postpone its 6th annual Palestine Advocacy Day (PAD) previously scheduled for March 22-24, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This morning, Washington, DC government officials recommended that all non-essential ma…
  Dr. Osama Abuirshaid, AMP · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Sneak peek: our plans for Palestine and the 2020 elections!

Dear Supporter, As Salaamu Alaikum! We all understand the importance of this election cycle and the resounding impact it will have on Palestine for years to come. That’s why AMP has taken the lead to make sure our community is prepared to engage our elected officials and candidates …
  Raed Jarrar, American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 6:51 PM

The biggest, best Palestine Advocacy Day yet, March 22-24!

Dear Supporter, I’m Raed Jarrar, AMP’s new Advocacy Director. I’m looking forward to working with you to advocate for Palestinian rights!  As a Palestinian-American with 15 years of advocacy experience here in Washington, DC, I know how important it is to have Palestinian-American voi…
  Taher Herzallah · [email protected]
February 12, 2020 at 3:30 PM

It's time to take this fight to Washington!

Dear Supporter, Did you watch the press conference with Trump and Netanyahu announcing their "deal of the century"? Did you see what they're planning on doing, essentially eliminating the Palestinian cause once and for all? With Palestine Advocacy Day just a little over a month away,…
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
February 8, 2020 at 10:13 PM

Trump's "Deal of the Century" Has Led to Violence Not Peace

Trump’s “Deal of the Century” Has Led to Violence Not Peace (WASHINGTON, D.C. 2/8/20)—Since President Donald Trump released the details of his much-derided so-called “deal of the century,” a total of five Palestinians, including a teenager, have been killed by Israeli fo…
  AMP | Palestine This Week · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 3:22 PM

AMP Actions for Palestine | Palestinians have indeed 'missed an opportunity' - to surrender to Zionism

  DONATE   ENGAGE   TAKE ACTION     AMP Weekly News Roundup January 31, 2020     Legal rights centre slams Trump plan’s proposed ‘forced transfer’ of Israel’s Palestinian citizens — Middle East Monitor (1/31) Legal r…
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 10:52 PM

Supporter, are you upset about the Steal of the Century?

Salam Supporter, We're all fuming at what we witnessed today. The so-called "Deal of the Century" is essentially American legitimization of the Apartheid status quo. This new "plan" pretends to take Palestinians into consideration, but it is actually a further step by this administrati…
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 6:11 PM

AMP opposes Trump's 'deal of the century'

AMP opposes Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ (WASHINGTON, D.C. 1/27/20)—President Donald Trump is due to release the outlines of his long-delayed so-called Israeli-Palestinian “deal of the century” today and tomorrow in a series of meetings with Israeli Prime Minister…
  AMP | Palestine This Week · [email protected]
January 24, 2020 at 4:54 PM

Families in disbelief after Israeli army kills three Gaza teens | One week left to receive 25% off your PAD registration

  DONATE   ENGAGE   TAKE ACTION     AMP Weekly News Roundup January 24, 2020     Trump says he’ll release peace plan before Tuesday meeting with Netanyahu, Gantz — Mondoweiss (1/24) US President Donald Trump is set t…
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 3:23 PM

A Message from Linda Sarsour

Join Washington's Largest Advocacy Effort for Palestine! March 22 - 24, 2020 Only 10 days left to get 25% off of your PAD ticket by applying code "25OFF" at checkout! (Ends Jan. 31) "Sisters and brothers, it's not enough for us to say 'Free Palestine'...." Watch the Full Video Join …
  AMP | Palestine This Week · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 3:52 PM

Israeli police attack Palestinian worshippers in Al-Aqsa after dawn prayer

  DONATE   ENGAGE   TAKE ACTION     AMP Weekly News Roundup January 17, 2020     Israeli court to keep spyware firm information from public — Middle East Monitor (1/17) Tel Aviv District Court is allowing a closed-do…
  Jamal Najjab, American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
January 14, 2020 at 5:09 PM

LAST CHANCE: Congress pushes back on Israeli home demolitions

Hi, Supporter. We wanted to make sure you saw this email from Jamal about an important congressional letter to hold Israel accountable for demolishing Palestinian homes. 41 Representatives have now signed this letter. The final deadline for getting your Representative to join them is T…
  AMP | Palestine This Week · [email protected]
January 10, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Get 25% off Palestine Advocacy Day | New poll shows nearly half of Democratic voters familiar with BDS support it

  DONATE   ENGAGE   TAKE ACTION     AMP Weekly News Roundup January 10, 2020     We “slaughtered” Jeremy Corbyn, says Israel lobbyist — Electronic Intifada (1/10) A prominent Israel lobbyist in the UK has claimed cre…
  Jamal Najjab, American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
January 6, 2020 at 6:53 PM

ACT NOW: Congress pushes back on Israeli home demolitions

Bold Letter Holds Israel Accountable for Demolishing Homes  Dear Supporter, It’s hard to forget the heartbreaking scenes of Palestinians living in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Wadi al-Hummus watch as Israeli forces demolished their homes while laughing and joking.  This massiv…
  AMP | Palestine This Week · [email protected]
January 3, 2020 at 4:14 PM

Israel is systematically poisoning one million Palestinian children

  DONATE   ENGAGE   TAKE ACTION     AMP Weekly News Roundup January 3, 2020     Report: 4,013 Palestinians killed in Syria — Middle East Monitor (1/3) The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) had documented …
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 10:04 PM

Supporter, we are just $4,395 away from our year-end goal!

Salaam Supporter, This is the last time you'll be hearing from us this decade! Please donate whatever you can to get us over the finish line. Don’t forget to donate before midnight tonight in order to receive a tax deduction on your donation! Click below to watch a short video o…
  Zahra Billoo · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 5:47 PM

After my trip to Palestine, I am more committed than ever

As salaamu Alaikum Supporter, Last summer, American Muslims for Palestine invited me to personally witness what our tax dollars are funding in the Holy Land. In my limited time there, I saw up close and personal an undeniable truth—that Zionism is racism. I returned from my trip…
  AMP | Palestine This Week · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 3:30 PM

Podcast: Hold onto hope for 2020 | Last chance for 50% off PAD 2020!

  DONATE   ENGAGE   TAKE ACTION     AMP Weekly News Roundup December 27, 2019     20 Months after Its Launch, ‘March of Return’ Protests to Be Held Monthly — Palestine Chronicle (12/26) The Higher National Committee …
  Shakeel Syed, AMP · [email protected]
December 25, 2019 at 5:36 PM

I spent a weekend at the U.S. – Mexico border

Salam Alaykum Dear Supporter, For those who are celebrating, I’d like to wish you happy holidays and to everyone, a most enjoyable and restful winter break. In these final days of the year, I ask for your support to AMP in your year-end giving (fully tax deductible and zakat-elig…
  Dr. Osama Abuirshaid · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 4:03 PM

Trump's war on Palestinians

Dear Supporter, As salaamu Alaikum. The Trump administration has proven disastrous for so many vulnerable populations—from families separated at the border to Palestinians living under occupation.     Since taking office, the recently impeached president has waged a war on the Pal…
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 2:06 PM

For a limited time, get 50% off your #PAD2020 ticket!

The year 2020 will be a decisive year in U.S. politics. Join the largest advocacy effort for Palestine in Washington on March 22-24 to make Palestine a priority in the 2020 elections! For a limited time only, get 50% of the #PAD2020 registration fee by applying coupon code half…
  AMP | Palestine This Week · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 3:55 PM

How to answer the question, 'Do you recognize Israel's right to exist?'| Register by Dec. 31 for 50% off PAD 2020!

  DONATE   ENGAGE   TAKE ACTION     AMP Weekly News Roundup December 13, 2019     UN envoy: ‘We are always no more than two to three days away from another war in Gaza’ — Middle East Monitor (12/13) Nickolay Mladenov…
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 5:17 PM

AMP condemns Trump executive order to suppress Palestine campus organizing

AMP condemns Trump's executive order to suppress campus activism for Palestinian rights (WASHINGTON, D.C. 12/11/2019)—American Muslims for Palestine condemns President Trump’s expected signing of an executive order today to codify the suppression of student activi…
  AMP | Palestine This Week · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 4:28 PM

Register for Palestine Advocacy Day 2020! | Israel-Based Group Behind Bigoted Smear Campaign Aimed at US Muslim Congresswomen

  DONATE   ENGAGE   TAKE ACTION     AMP Weekly News Roundup December 6, 2019     ‘Shameless Racism’: 13 Countries Change Long-Standing Position on Palestine at UN — Palestine Chronicle (12/5) For the first time, 13 c…
  Jamal Najjab, American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
December 5, 2019 at 1:01 PM

URGENT: Congress to vote on toothless two-state resolution

TAKE ACTION: House of Representatives votes this week on HRes326 Dear Supporter, We just learned that the House of Representatives is voting this week on H.Res.326, a resolution supporting a negotiated two-state outcome to the Israeli-Palestinian issue.  American Muslims for Palesti…
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 10:03 PM

Thousands Gather to Make Palestine a Priority in 2020!

Today is #GivingTuesday! Please help us continue our vital advocacy, educational, and grassroots mobilizing work for freedom and justice in Palestine. Help us build on the momentum of our conference to make Palestine a priority this upcoming election year and beyond. Every do…
  Jamal Najjab, American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 8:17 PM

Take action: Congress needs to do more than just condemn Israeli settlements

107 House Democrats Condemn State Dept. Decision on Settlements Dear Supporter, Last Thursday, 107 House Democrats condemned the State Department’s recent change of position concerning Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. In a letter addressed to Secretary of…
  AMP | Palestine This Week · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 4:07 PM

[TOMORROW] AMP-NJ Benefit Dinner! | Last chance to register for AMP's Annual Convention Nov. 28-30!

  DONATE   ENGAGE   TAKE ACTION     AMP Weekly News Roundup November 22, 2019     Can anything be done to prevent the next massacre of Palestinians? — Middle East Eye (11/22) Once quiet was restored to Israel’s citie…
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
November 18, 2019 at 11:43 PM

AMP condemns Trump administration's new position on Israeli settlements

AMP condemns Trump administration’s new position on Israeli settlements (WASHINGTON, D.C. 11/18/2019)—American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) condemns in the strongest terms today’s announcement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that the United States now no longer …
  AMP | Palestine This Week · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 4:31 PM

Times Square Today: Emergency Action for Gaza | No justifying Israel's bloodshed in Gaza

  DONATE   ENGAGE   TAKE ACTION     AMP Weekly News Roundup November 15, 2019     The Harvard walkout: ‘Israeli officials will eventually speak to empty venues’ — Middle East Eye (11/15) On Wednesday, around 100 stud…
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
November 12, 2019 at 9:35 PM

AMP Condemns Israel's Latest Assault on Gaza

AMP Condemns Israel’s Latest Assault on Gaza (WASHINGTON, D.C. 11/12/2019)—Once again, Israeli politicians have attempted to score political points at the expense of Palestinian lives. Since last night, Israel has killed Palestinians in indiscriminate air raids o…
  AMP | Palestine This Week · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 3:04 PM

The Democrats finally confront military aid to Israel | Register for #AMP19 Convention!

  DONATE   ENGAGE   TAKE ACTION     AMP Weekly News Roundup November 8, 2019     US official criticises Israel after visit to West Bank — Middle East Monitor (11/8/19) US Democratic Representative Andy Levin visited …
  American Muslims for Palestine · [email protected]
November 2, 2019 at 5:23 PM

102 Years Laters, Palestinians Continue to Suffer the Consequence of Balfour's Promise

102 Years Laters, Palestinians Continue to Suffer the Consequence of Balfour's Promise (WASHINGTON, D.C. 11/2/2019) — Today marks 102 years since the British government shamefully issued the Balfour Declaration, affirming Zionist colonial ambitions in Palestine …