Tlaib Introduces Resolution Recognizing 78 Years of Ongoing Palestinian Nakba
Community Alliance for Peace and Justice is a proud endorser of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s (MI-12) re-introduction of the resolution Recognizing the Ongoing Nakba and Palestinian Refugees’ Rights.
“May 15, 2026, marks the 78th anniversary of the Nakba. The Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, refers to the mass expulsion and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from their homes and homeland during the creation of the state of Israel (1947-49). The Nakba did not end in 1948, but continues to this day as Israeli forces continue to commit genocide in Gaza and dispossess Palestinians across all of Palestine.” (Excerpted from Resolution)
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Community Alliance for Peace and Justice is a proud endorser of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s (MI-12) re-introduction of the resolution Recognizing the Ongoing Nakba and Palestinian Refugees’ Rights.
“May 15, 2026, marks the 78th anniversary of the Nakba. The Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, refers to the mass expulsion and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from their homes and homeland during the creation of the state of Israel (1947-49). The Nakba did not end in 1948, but continues to this day as Israeli forces continue to commit genocide in Gaza and dispossess Palestinians across all of Palestine.” (Excerpted from Resolution)
Read the full resolution here: https://tlaib.house.gov/posts/tlaib-introduces-resolution-recognizing-78-years-of-ongoing-palestinian-nakba
CAPJ Celebrates Congressional Letter Demanding Protection for Gaza Flotilla Humanitarians
Community Alliance for Peace and Justice (CAPJ) is proud to have contributed to the congressional letter led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib condemning the Israeli military's illegal interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and demanding accountability from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
On April 29, 2026, Israeli forces attacked nearly two dozen civilian vessels 600 miles into international waters, abducting at least 175 unarmed humanitarians, journalists, and solidarity activists—including 14 U.S. citizens—who were attempting to deliver food and medical aid to Palestinians in Gaza enduring forced starvation.
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Community Alliance for Peace and Justice (CAPJ) is proud to have contributed to the congressional letter led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib condemning the Israeli military's illegal interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and demanding accountability from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
On April 29, 2026, Israeli forces attacked nearly two dozen civilian vessels 600 miles into international waters, abducting at least 175 unarmed humanitarians, journalists, and solidarity activists—including 14 U.S. citizens—who were attempting to deliver food and medical aid to Palestinians in Gaza enduring forced starvation.
Instead of protecting American citizens, the State Department issued a formal condemnation of the humanitarian mission, smearing participants with libelous falsehoods and threatening allied countries that allow port access to the flotilla.
The letter, signed by 19 members of Congress including Reps. Tlaib, McGovern, Pressley, Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, and others, demands that Secretary Rubio:
Rescind threats against flotilla participants and their supporters
Secure the freedom of passengers still illegally detained
Address the root cause: Israel's brutal blockade and genocide in Gaza
The letter emphasizes that the ongoing forced starvation in Gaza violates legally binding International Court of Justice orders and that the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry has determined Israel is committing genocide.
CAPJ worked alongside nine other organizations to secure support for this letter through targeted outreach to congressional offices, demonstrating the power of coordinated coalition advocacy.
Read the full letter here.
Congressional Letter on Transnational Repression
Community Alliance for Peace and Justice, together with our partners Coalition to Change U.S. Policy on Pakistan and Just Foreign Policy, collaborated on this landmark letter in which 44 Members of Congress, led by Representatives Pramila Jaypal (D-WA) and Greg Casar (D-TX), signed a letter to Secretary of State Rubio calling for targeted sanctions and travel restrictions on Pakistani officials credibly accused of human rights violations.
Community Alliance for Peace and Justice, together with our partners Coalition to Change U.S. Policy on Pakistan and Just Foreign Policy, collaborated on this landmark letter in which 44 Members of Congress, led by Representatives Pramila Jaypal (D-WA) and Greg Casar (D-TX), signed a letter to Secretary of State Rubio calling for targeted sanctions and travel restrictions on Pakistani officials credibly accused of human rights violations.
Read the full letter here.