Diana Buttu on Ben Gvir's Noose Cake; Donate to Atta Jaber Emergency Fund

THE REPORT

To Friends of ICAHD-USA

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May 19, 2026

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NEWS, ANALYSIS, & OPINION

This month finds Jeff Halper speaking from the Baq’a Valley across from the Kiryat Arba settlement, Hebron, where he is with his friend of nearly thirty years, Atta Jaber. They stand together on what was his last remaining strip of land now cleared of his grapevines because the Israeli highway is being expanded onto it.

Atta describes the pain in his heart.  He is rooted to the land but now it is being taken by the state of Israel in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention. He said that despite this loss, even if left with just one percent, they like other Palestinians, will not leave – this is their sumud. Because the sun rises each day, they have hope of a better day coming to Palestine.

When Jeff asked Atta what internationals should do, his reply was to keep active on their behalf – with the demonstrations, going to parliaments, and boycotting. Knowing what internationals are doing gives them happiness and the soul and spirit to continue. The recording ends with a call to visit Palestine – and Atta Jaber.

ICAHD-USA and Indiana Center for Middle East Peace are collecting  for ICAHD’s emergency fund to support the Jaber family.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE JABER FAMILY HERE

Thank you for standing in solidarity with the Jaber family
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Israel’s National Security Minister Celebrated His Birthday with a Noose Cake. I Wish I Could Say I Was Surprised

This is Israel, where politicians – and society – have for decades championed the racist death penalty law for Palestinians. Their 'dreams' have now 'come true,' and they're celebrating with cake.

Nicholas Kristof’s report on Israeli rape of Palestinians detonated a furious smear campaign. Will the mainstream media follow the story?

Cartoon: Carlos Latuff “An in-depth report by NY Times columnist Nicholas Kristof accused Israeli prison guards of raping Palestinians. The Netanyahu government responded with a ferocious smear campaign, and the media is squirming uncomfortably. Will it follow the story?” ATTA JABER LOSES LAST PARCEL OF HIS LAND FOR WIDENING OF ISRAELI ROAD ** WATCH THE VIDEO HERE (https://icahd.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a3728e1a8014d53820403ca12&id=c98ded4e3e&e=e7bc936ee5)

DONATE TO THE EMERGENCY FUND FOR THE JABER FAMILY HERE

(scroll down to the green box on the ICMEP website)

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