As the Israeli “matrix of control” tightened its grip on the occupied Palestinian territories, with peoples and land separated by the separation wall barriers, settler-only roads, and tunnels it became impossible to ignore the apartheid nature of Israel’s occupation. Palestinian citizens of Israel face some 20 laws that discriminate against them, much as Black Americans had been treated during the Jim Crow era. Palestinian refugees and exiles continue to be denied the right to return while Israel’s Law of Return enables Jews from anywhere in the world to settle in Israel. In 2006, the US Campaign Assembly overwhelmingly resolved to adopt the language of apartheid and Jim Crow segregation in describing Israeli policies towards Palestinians. US Campaign staff and volunteers created powerful posters, fact sheets, and other resources to support member groups in their work.
Take Action Find out how to get involved with anti-apartheid events and initiatives around the country.
Separate Is Never Equal: Stories of Apartheid from South Africa and Palestine This national speaking tour brought internationally recognized human rights advocates Rev. Eddie Makue and Diana Buttu to 11 U.S. cities from November 10th to 23rd, 2008.
During the tour, we had public events and private meetings on10 campuses, 12 with faith communities, met with 3 congressional offices – find out more about the tour and what we achieved.
In the News The debate about Israeli Apartheid policies is making headlines globally. Check out what people are saying here.
