Impact of Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu On Advocacy for Palestine

May 28, 2024

Good morning. Remember that YOU can take action in support of liberation, for Palestine and beyond!

LEARN. An international arrest warrant has been issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This warrant, issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), accuses Netanyahu of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the treatment of Palestinians. Specifically, the warrant cites:

• The unlawful killings of Palestinian civilians during military operations in Gaza.

• The establishment and expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, which violate international law.

• The systemic and widespread destruction of Palestinian property.

For more detailed information, read this article from Middle East Eye.

NOTICE. Did you know about the arrest warrant for Netanyahu before reading this? What emotions came up as you read this?

ACT. This news is a powerful tool to show your communities that Israeli crimes against Palestinians are both recognized and condemned by international government bodies. Take these actions:

• Call, email, fax and/or write to your representatives! Contact your local government officials and urge them to support international efforts to hold Netanyahu accountable.

• Support Palestinian human rights organizations. Donate to or volunteer with organizations like Al-Haq (alhaq.org) or B'Tselem (btselem.org) that work towards justice for Palestinians.

SHARE. Right now, send this email to 5 people and ask them to join you in taking both of these actions this week.

ASK. After reading about the arrest warrant for Netanyahu, what new questions do you have? Please reply to this email (or, if you are reading this online, leave a comment below) to let us know.*

In solidarity for Palestinian liberation,

Haya Sameer, Contributor to the Shades of Anger collective

*You can also continue the conversation with us in the Speaking Up Network, a private social media platform co-created by Animah Kosai, one of the leaders of Shades of Anger.

Shades of Anger was created by a global collective of women to raise awareness and inspire action to free Palestine. We chose the name of our collective to honor the poem, “Shades of Anger,” by Palestinian-Canadian poet Rafeef Ziadah. We also believe in liberation for Sudan, the Congo, Haiti, and all places where systems of oppression are causing immense suffering and crushing the life out humans. We are led by women of the Global Majority/BIPOC. Shades of Anger is for everyone who wants to act for liberation and you can learn more about it here.