In the spirit of continued solidarity, we offer below a list of selected resources for those seeking to learn more about the human rights violations in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. This curated list includes resources for K16 educators.
Palestine Speaks: Narratives of Life Under Occupation (Cate Malek & Mateo Hoke, Editors). This Voice of Witness publication is an anthology of oral histories, accompanied by the Palestine Speaks curriculum, available as a free download. The curriculum “creates a flexible unit of study that allows students and teachers an opportunity to critically and creatively explore the day-to-day realities of Palestinians living under occupation.”
The Palestinian Youth Movement “brings together Palestinian youth from all over the U.S. with diverse views and various political, cultural and social backgrounds in a collective process of decision making, leadership building, and action….” PYM offers resources on Sheikh Jarrah.
Together We Rise “is a political education curriculum providing critical voices, context, and resources.... From those who know little about the issue to seasoned organizers, [...] this curriculum will help deepen analysis, build relationships, and sharpen skills to work for justice from the US to Palestine….”
Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Primer (Phyllis Bennis): “With straightforward language, Phyllis Bennis, longtime analyst of the region, answers basic questions about Israel and Israelis, Palestine and Palestinians, the US and the Middle East, Zionism and anti-Semitism.... Together her answers provide a comprehensive understanding of the longstanding Palestinian- Israeli conflict….”
Middle East Children’s Alliance: The Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) works to protect the rights and improve the lives of children in the Middle East through aid, empowerment and education.
Gaza Writes Back: Short Stories from Writers in Gaza, Palestine: This book, edited by Refaat Alareer, is a compelling collection of short stories from 15 young writers in Gaza, members of a generation that has suffered immensely under Israel’s siege and blockade.
