“From the River to the Sea” Graffiti Found at UMass Amherst
Graffiti stating “From the River to the Sea” and “Free Palestine” was found at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on April 19.
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Why Don’t More People Know About the Atrocities in Myanmar?
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Lifting of Outdoor Mask Mandate is ‘Liberating,’ Israelis Say
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David Laskin Breaks New Ground in ‘What Sammy Knew’
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In the short films category, both the Israeli and Palestinian entries have placed among the five finalists, no small feat in a field of 174 competitors.