Author Archives: Sasha Gelzin

In pictures: Hundreds join ‘Expose AIPAC’ to protest AIPAC Policy Conference

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sasha Gelzin

Yesterday more than 200 people gathered to protest in front of the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington DC.

Posted in Activism, American Jewish Community, BDS, Gaza, Israel Lobby, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Occupation, US Policy in the Middle East, US Politics | 10 Comments

Making Herstory: Revolutionary Egyptian women speak

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Sasha Gelzin

A new video project focused on Egyptian women activists captures the narrative of change in Egypt and gives spectacular insight into how “ordinary” women make revolutionary choices for themselves and their families.

Posted in Arab Spring, Egypt, Middle East, Reports/Video | 1 Comment

Majd Kayyal on Gaza flotilla: I’m sailing to Gaza because the Palestinian cause is part of the global struggle against racism

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Sasha Gelzin

In a surprise announcement yesterday, activists announced that two boats were en route from Turkey to break the blockade of Gaza. This latest initiative, dubbed the ‘Freedom Waves to Gaza’, is the 11th mission to sail across the Mediterranean in a campaign to … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel/Palestine | 7 Comments

Protest encampments take root in Washington D.C.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Sasha Gelzin

American Autumn has arrived; the encampment in NY that began on September 17th has spread to dozens of cities across the United States. In the nation’s capital, two occupations of public squares have started five blocks apart; Occupy DC and … Continue reading →

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In Gaza, fishermen are under constant attack for trying to make a living

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Sasha Gelzin

Today, the Oliva, a monitoring boat manned by the Civil Peace Service Gaza project, accompanied three hasaka boats (the size of small rowboats) and one trawler as they attempted to fish. The Israeli naval boats relentlessly pursued the Oliva, until … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel/Palestine | 26 Comments

Although attention is focused on New York, the real struggle for Palestinian rights is playing out on the ground

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Sasha Gelzin

While the PA’s Statehood bid dominates the media and public attention, those involved in the true movement for Palestinian rights continue to be overlooked. One such organizer is Bassem Tamimi from Nabi Saleh. Although he has been jailed since March, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel/Palestine | 15 Comments