August 22, 2017
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(WASHINGTON DC 08/22/2017) – A U.S. district court judge vindicated the American Muslims for Palestine last week after she granted the organization’s request to dismiss a $156-million lawsuit against it and two of its leaders. Her decision affirmed AMP’s mission to use education to raise awareness about Palestine.
Judge Sharon Johnson...
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AMP joins with Muslim groups at State Department to discuss Al Aqsa mosque crisis
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(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/10/17) - Representatives of the US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), a coalition of leading national and local American Muslim organizations, met yesterday with State Department officials to discuss the ongoing Al-Aqsa...
AMP joins coalition opposing Israel Anti-Boycott Act
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The American Muslims for Palestine has joined together with a coalition of organizations, including Palestine Legal, the Center for Constitutional Rights, the US Palestine Community Network and others to oppose current bills in the House and the...
Despite apparent removal of metal detectors and cameras, occupation still firmly in place
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(WASHINGTON DC 07/27/2017) – While the world celebrates the removal of metal detectors, checkpoints and surveillance cameras outside the gates of Al Aqsa mosque sanctuary in Jerusalem, the American Muslims for Palestine reminds its supporters that...
BDS Ban: Interfaith Leaders Denied Entry to Israel for Supporting Palestinian Human Rights
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Airline employee tells group it received orders from "Israeli immigration authorities" to refuse boarding to the five interfaith travelers.
(WASHINGTON DC -- July 24, 2017) – Five members of an interfaith delegation were prevented from...
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The American Muslims for Palestine calls upon all mosques and imams nationwide to dedicate their Friday Jumma Khutbahs to Al Aqsa in a show of solidarity to those who are peacefully working to protect the sanctity of this blessed and holy site,...
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While the world celebrates the removal of metal detectors, checkpoints and surveillance cameras outside the gates of Al Aqsa mosque sanctuary in Jerusalem, the American Muslims for Palestine reminds its supporters that the Israeli occupation is...
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The following is the final reflection from the interfaith delegation to Palestine, sponsored by AMP, JVP and PPF. This is an excerpt from an essay written by AMP delegate, Osama Ahmed of Santa Clara, Calif. Read the full reflection from Osama and other delegates.
These past two weeks have been the most eye opening experience in my life. I've had the privileged opportunity to travel back to my homeland - Palestine.
Walking through the streets of Hebron was the most traumatizing experience in my life; not being able to walk on specific streets due to the fact that I am a...
