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Mennonite Action PMC follows the lead of Mennonite Church USA, Mennonite Central Committee, MennoPIN (Palestine-Israel Network), the Gaza Twinning Initiative, and Mennonite Action in educating and advocating for just peace in Palestine-Israel. We work specifically for the cessation of hostilities, the free flow of humanitarian assistance, the end of occupation, and the prohibition of US funding for Israel’s military.
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Film and Video
Israeli Palestinian conflict explained A very short, animated introduction Israel and Palestine, produced by Jewish Voice for Peace Gaza Fights for Freedom This film tells the story of the “Great March of Return” in 2018, when Palestinians in Gaza organized many marches to the wall and were met with violence. When people say, "Where are all the peaceful Palestinian protests?" this film provides a compelling example that, when ignored, leads to the events that occurred on October 7, 2023. Where Should the Birds Fly A film documenting Israeli assaults on Gaza during the period between 2004 and 2011. The Gatekeepers Incredible film produced by Israeli Jews and not designed to promote Palestinian activism. They interview all the leaders of the Israeli Shin Bet (equivalent to the FBI), who say things like "We have become cruel" and make comparisons between modern Israel and the Nazi party of WWII. Five Broken Cameras Nominated for an Oscar in 2013, a Palestinian farmer's chronicle of his nonviolent resistance to the actions of the Israeli army via recording it all on video. With God on Our Side A documentary on Christian Zionism in America. Israelism A documentary on attempts to create pro-Israel Jewish identity The Present A short film depicting ordinary life for a Palestinian living in the West Bank, showing how the constant stress and humiliation taxes people to the breaking point. Lemon Tree A touching film about unlikely relationships formed between Palestinians and Israelis. 200 Meters (No longer on Netflix, Available on Apple TV or Amazon) |
Books and Articles
Blood Brothers: The Dramatic Story of a Palestinian Christian Working for Peace in Israel by Elias ChacourA compelling story of a Palestinian Christian working for peace in Israel The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine, by Ilan Pappé A scholarly, detailed account of the foundation of Israel by violence Peace, Not Apartheid by Jimmy Carter Goliath by Max Blumenthal Decolonizing Palestine: The Land, The People, The Bible by Mitri Raheb 'Seeking Peace in Israel and Palestine' - A Resolution of Mennonite Church USA (2017) Organizations
Signing up to these organizations’ newsletters is one way to stay informed. Mennonite Action A Mennonite-led movement, taking public action to stop war and end the occupation of Palestine MennoPIN Short for “Mennonite Palestine-Israel Network” this group promotes a just peace and healing in Palestine-Israel through advocacy, action, education, and networking. FOSNA - Friends of Sabeel North America - US Christians supporting Sabeel, a Christian Palestinian organization calling on US Christians to promote justice, peace and liberation in Palestine. Jewish Voice for Peace - A Jewish led organization working to end the occupation of Palestine. If Not Now - A movement of American Jews organizing the community to end U.S. support for Israel's apartheid system and demand equality, justice, and a thriving future for all Palestinians and Israelis Mondoweiss: provides news and analysis unavailable through the mainstream media regarding the struggle for Palestinian human rights. Churches for Middle East Peace |
