Last week, Israel abducted 20-year-old Palestinian-American student Sama Safi from her family's home in the occupied West Bank.
Congress must immediately secure her release from this life-threatening Israeli imprisonment.
ACT NOW:
actionnetwork.org/letters/fr…
This week, Israeli strikes on residential buildings in Gaza killed and injured at least 11 Palestinians, setting homes on fire and leaving widespread destruction. In the West Bank, more land is being stolen and more homes are being destroyed.
"It’s a simple proposition: Whatever our views of the Middle East conflict, we should be able to unite in condemning rape."
nytimes.com/2026/05/11/opini…
Palestinians across Gaza marked Eid al-Adha prayers amongst rubble and destruction as Israeli attacks continued. Families mourned loved ones at cemeteries, while funerals were held for victims killed in strikes that continued into the hours before Eid.
SAVE THE DATE:
Confronting Militarism at Home & Abroad
Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation invites you to join us for our annual Spring Assembly on May 30, 2026, 8:45 am to 12:45 pm Pacific time, online by Zoom.
wwfor.org/spring-assembly-20…
Due to the weather last week, we couldn’t install our display of Nakba tents that represent villages destroyed during the Nakba of 1947-48. We will have those tents up this week so please join us and walk through the installation this Friday.
May 15 marks the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, the mass expulsion and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from their homeland during the creation of the state of Israel (1947-49).
Learn more: tlaib.house.gov/posts/tlaib-…
Join us for "Palestine Day at the Farm"
Dr Ayub will lead a tour and a "coffee, compost, and conversation" circle to discuss efforts towards peace and justice for Palestine. Bring the family to enjoy children's activities, Arabic language arts, and build community together.
This past week, we witnessed the Israeli military illegally intercept boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.
Demand the immediate release of flotilla organizers: Call the U.S. State Department: 1 (202) 647-4000
Learn more: usboatstogaza.org/
Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation invites people age 14-23 interested in social justice to apply for the Mike Yarrow Peace Fellowship.
wwfor.org/mike-yarrow-peace-…
In Gaza this week, 40 Palestinians were killed, including several children, a pregnant mother along with her two children, and two police officers amongst others. As of April 27, 817 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed and more than 2,200 injured.
WEBINAR: Winning Divestment For Palestine at the State Level in the US
⏰ Saturday, May 2. 12 PM Pacific/3 PM Eastern
Join us next Saturday, May 2, for a discussion on state-level divestment campaigns in the United States.
💌 RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/web…
This week: an 18-year-old bride-to-be in Gaza was shot in the head while cooking; a 13-year-old was shot while playing soccer in the West Bank; settlers opened fire near a Palestinian school; and children were tear-gassed on their way to school.
TAKE ACTION: nowarforisrael.org/#can_side…
U.S. and Israeli attacks have already killed more than one thousand Iranians as bombs drop on girls schools, sports centers, cafes, and hospitals—the exact same attacks we've seen repeatedly during Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.