The Report: Jeff's August video update; Apartheid Free Communities movement; "You ignore Apartheid" THE REPORT To Friends of ICAHD-USA Amplifying a critical Israeli voice in the US, opposing US government support of Israeli apartheid, supporting the One Democratic State Campaign. August 22, 2023 Your must-read for understanding Israel's "matrix of control," critical Palestine-Israel news, cutting edge analyses, opportunities for solidarity, and the work of ICAHD in the United States. ICAHD.org , click the ICAHD USA tab on the far right Jeff says that historian Ilan Pappe put it well when he said, "This is a fight inside Israel between what he calls “fantasy Israel and the state of Judah”. Therefore, these protests have little to do with ICAHD’s issue of how to de-colonize the Israeli apartheid settler state and transform it into a democratic state of all citizens between the river and the sea. "Let’s build an Apartheid-Free world, starting with our own communities: our faith congregations, cities, campuses, and workplaces. We need to educate ourselves and others about racist laws and state systems at home and abroad, and we want to ensure that our communities do not contribute to the maintenance of Apartheid regimes. Together, we can work to promote freedom, justice, and equality for all." ICAHD-USA is an apartheid free organization. " Attacks by religious fanatics on places of worship and individuals of another religion are a well-known and despicable phenomenon. They go beyond mere racism and discrimination, in that they invoke the name of God Almighty in justifying bitter hatreds and hostilities against entire communities. Those performing the attacks do so with zeal and venom, and a feeling that they are serving God." “U.S. Jews have long been at the forefront of progressive causes, but have paid insufficient attention to the elephant in the room — Israeli apartheid — say 750+ academics." Email us at: info@icahdusa.org @IcahdU https://www.facebook.com/icahdusa Website ICAHD USA icahdusa.org 119 N. Fairfax Avenue, #486 Los Angeles, CA 90036-2110 JEFF HALPER'S AUGUST VIDEO UPDATE In this month's video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVAkwMBpNy0) , Jeff addresses what is happening in the dramatic protests within Israel. THE APARTHEID FREE COMMUNITIES CAMPAIGN CUT YOUR TIES TO ISRAELI APARTHEID A new initiative from the American Friends Service Committee "All people are equal and should be treated with dignity and respect. As people of conscience and loving communities, we stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and their call for equal and full rights. Inspired by the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, we want to declare our own communities 'Apartheid-Free.' JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO OPPOSE APARTHEID We invite faith communities, congregations, and organizations as well as other communities of conscience to join us by signing the pledge to dismantle apartheid. If you are an individual, organize within your community to take collective action against apartheid." NEWS, OPINION & ANALYSIS Attacks on Christianity in Palestine Jonathan Kuttab for FOSNA, August 20 Photo credit: Mostafa Alkharouf / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Read Sabeel's August 21 statement on the increasing Israeli violence against the Christian presence in Palestine: Standing Unwavering and Resolute You ignore ‘apartheid’ — angry scholars’ letter to US Jews is signed by 750 including Benny Morris (https://mondoweiss.net/2023/08/you-ignore-apartheid-angry-scholars-letter-to-us-jews-is-signed-by-750-including-benny-morris/?ml_recipient=96031299499722009&ml_link=96031140852270287&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2023-08-09&utm_campaign=Daily+Headlines) Philip Weiss, Mondoweiss, August 8 Photo credit: Shadi Jarar’ah/ APA Images Cutting US aid to Israel doesn’t go nearly far enough Washington’s ability to pressure Israel using money has long since disappeared. Progressives need to aim much higher. Thank you for your continuing support Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/icahdusa?utm_source=ICAHD&utm_campaign=d797dc090c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_07_07_02_09_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_06adf561a8-d797dc090c-&mc_cid=d797dc090c&mc_eid=UNIQID) and Twitter (@ICAHDU (https://twitter.com/icahdu?utm_source=ICAHD&utm_campaign=d797dc090c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_07_07_02_09_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_06adf561a8-d797dc090c-&mc_cid=d797dc090c&mc_eid=UNIQID) ) — ICAHD (icahd.org) /newsletter/the-report-jeffs-august-video-update-apartheid-free-communities-movement-you-ign