Committee Confronting the Iron Fist
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The Committee Confronting the Iron Fist was a group comprising Palestinians and Israelis who demonstrated together to end the occupation of Palestine,[1][2] active preceding and during the First Intifada.[3]
Activities of the group included demonstrations, providing information,[2] human rights activities,[4] and representation at international forums on Palestine.[5]
History
[edit]The Committee Confronting the Iron Fist was created by the Arab Studies Society, which Faisal Al-Husseini founded in Jerusalem in 1979 as an association committed to preserving and making Palestinian history accessible via the accumulation of archival materials, personal photographs, and newspaper clippings.[3] Al-Husseini has been described as a spokesperson[6] or leader[2] for the Committee Confronting the Iron Fist.
Activities of the Committee Confronting the Iron Fist included a joint protest march in East Jerusalem on 14 June 1987, attended by some 300-400 Palestinians and some 40 Israelis.[1]
The Committee Confronting the Iron Fist was also included in the 1987-1989 membership of the International Co-ordinating Committee for NGOs on the question of Palestine.[5]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ a b c Frankel, Glenn (September 13, 1987). "Israelis Detain Arab Activist: Jews, Palestinians Protest 3rd Jailing Without Charges". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "Faisal Al-Husseini". This Week in Palestine. Archived from the original on 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ Nerenberg, Daniel (September 24, 2018). "What do peace processes without women's participation produce? Less peace". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ a b "Fourth UN International NGO Meeting on the Question of Palestine (Geneva, 7-9 Sept 1987) - Report - DPR publication". Question of Palestine. Archived from the original on 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ Fisher, Dan (1986-11-14). "He Met PLO Backer : Israeli Furor Embarrasses Shcharansky". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2024-06-26.