Palestine Solidarity Toolkit

DSA’s International Committee stands in unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people in their 75 year struggle for liberation from Israel’s settler colonial occupation, ethnic cleansing, and ongoing genocide. Gaza is now under a complete siege, depriving more than two million people, half of whom are children, of food, water, medicine, and electricity while under continuous and barbaric bombing. We call for immediate de-escalation, an end to U.S. military aid to Israel, and justice for the Palestinian people. From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!

Take action for Palestine

1. Reach out to Palestinian solidarity organizations in your location, rally members to attend a local protest and bring your friends.
   • Plan a direct action against weapons manufacturers in your area.
2. Call and email your Congressional Representatives and demand:
   • Immediate de-escalation of Israel’s genocidal bombardment.
     • Call for an immediate ceasefire.
     • Protection of civilians and the establishment of safe zones in the Gaza Strip.
   • Entry of Humanitarian assistance.
     • Safe passage of humanitarian aid and medical supplies from Egypt through the Rafah crossing. This must be safeguarded by the international community. 
     • Protection of safe, secure, and timely delivery of humanitarian assistance to the affected population inside the Gaza Strip.
     • Resuming access to water and electricity as well as fuel for medical facilities in the Gaza Strip.
   • No arms for Israel.
   • Stop the violence by addressing the injustice at its roots: Israel’s occupation, apartheid, & ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
3. Chapters should write a clear and unequivocal statement of support for Palestinians using this USCPR guide on messaging.
4. Donate to Palestinian organizations providing relief and services in Gaza and the West Bank:
   • Middle East Children’s Alliance
   • Medical Aid for Palestine
   • Al-Awda Health and Community Association
   • Hebron International Resource Network
5. Build the grassroots movement for Palestinian liberation:
   • NYC-DSA No Money For Massacres Actions
   • Join the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) Movement
   • Support the Not on Our Dime! Act
   • Progressive International End the Nakba Campaign

Legal Resources

• Center for Constitutional Rights: If An Agent Knocks
• Palestine Legal: Info & Resources
• National Lawyers Guild: Info
• Equality Labs: Anti-Doxing Guide for Activists Facing Attacks
• Know Your Rights — Palestine Legal
• COMMUNITY ALERT: CAIR Issues Guidance for Students Targeted Due to Islamophobia, Palestine Rights Advocacy
• National Lawyers Guild: Mass Defense Program
• CAIR Report an incident form

Suggested Readings

• Our History of Popular Resistance: Palestine Reading List
  • Zionism in crisis: Palestinian resistance forges a new horizon – Palestinian Youth Movement
  • No Choice but to Break Free: An Interview with Ahmed Abu Artema – Viewpoint Magazine
  • Freedom or Martyrdom: Walid Daqqah’s fate is in our hands – Palestinian Youth Movement
• Birzeit University Union: “We are all Palestinians in the face of colonial fascism”
• THE RIGHT OF RETURN IS LANDBACK | NDN Collective
• Decolonize Palestine Reading List

Dealing with Zionist backlash

• Stay firm with your messaging, the truth is on our side!
  • Do not publicly address criticism.
  • Ignore trolling posts on social media, limit replies.
  • Toss hate emails, do not respond to them.