3 Years of Genocide Commemoration Week

For more than two decades, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya served as a pediatrician in northern Gaza, rising to lead Kamal Adwan Hospital. Though he had many chances to leave, he chose to stay with his patients even as Israeli attacks escalated.

With each passing month, the toll deepened. His son was killed, his hospital repeatedly struck, and his life threatened. Still, he remained at Kamal Adwan. His resilience was captured in a 10-second video: a lone pediatrician in a white coat walking through rubble toward Israeli forces. To the world, it symbolized defiance. To his family and colleagues, it reflected who he always was.

By late 2024, as Israel intensified its campaign to drive Palestinians out of northern Gaza, hospitals became both sanctuaries and targets. Kamal Adwan, a 300-bed facility already battered by shortages and bombardment, became a focal point of that campaign.

On December 27, 2024, Israeli forces stormed the hospital, detaining 240 staff and patients, stripping them, and rendering the facility inoperable. Dr. Abu Safiya, who refused to abandon his post, was beaten and taken into custody under Israel’s “Unlawful Combatant Law,” with no charges or release date.

Through firsthand testimony, archival footage, and on-the-ground reporting, Fault Lines investigates the assault on Kamal Adwan Hospital, the raid that led to Dr. Abu Safiya’s unlawful detention, and the broader targeting of Gaza’s healthcare system.

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3 Years of Genocide Commemoration Week

In an exclusive new documentary, Max Blumenthal rips the cover off the media deceptions and atrocity hoaxes Israel pushed after October 7 to create political space for its gruesome assault on the Gaza Strip. Blumenthal exposes the US mainstream media's role as a megaphone for the Israeli government, introducing new lies even after their initial ones were debunked. 

Atrocity Inc raises serious questions about the official narrative of October 7, while revealing how Israel's army has consciously engaged in the same hideous atrocities which it falsely accused Palestinian militants of committing.

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PUT YOUR SOUL ON YOUR HAND AND WALK offers an intimate, first-hand perspective of life in Gaza, told through a series of video calls between filmmaker Sepideh Farsi and young Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona. Their digital dialogue became a vital record, bearing witness to everyday life, loss, and acts of resistance amid escalating violence. Just a day after the film’s selection at Cannes, Fatma was tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike on her home. This heartbreaking loss deepens the film’s impact, which combines raw immediacy with profound humanity to portray the stark realities of daily life during conflict, seen through the eyes of those trapped in an endless cycle of war and living under siege.

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THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT

Join us, as we dedicate this September to the solidarity between Palestinian and Iranian people, for a conversation and discussion with Dr. Mohammad Marandi who will be joining us live from Tehran!

Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran was born in Richmond, Virginia after his father had to flee the country facing threats as a result of criticizing the Pahlavi regime.

Marandi has become an international media commentator on Iran and geopolitics. He has appeared on international news networks such as Sky News, PBS, CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, and RT. He has also contributed opinion pieces to publications such as Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye, and Tehran Times.

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Join us at Palestine House of Freedom for a Conversation and Q&A with Nasser Abu Srour, who will be joining us virtually from Egypt, where he is exiled.

From being born and raised in a refugee camp, to spending 33 years in an Israeli prison, to now being in Exile.

Copies of his book "The Tale of A Wall" will be available as a gift for a donation!

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As Palestine House of Freedom, we would like to invite you to an evening with:

Miko Peled and Mosab Abu Toha

Miko Peled is the Founder and President of Palestine House of Freedom. He is a human rights activists born in Jerusalem, and one of the clearest voices calling for justice in Palestine and the creation of a single democracy with humans rights for all.

Mosab Abu Toha is a Palestinian poet and writer born in Gaza. His many recognitions include: 2025 Pulitzer Prize, The Best American Poetry 2025, and Best American Essays 2025.

Palestine House of Freedom aims to transform the narrative on Palestine through education thereby advancing freedom, equality and human rights.

Refreshments, cocktails, dinner will be served.

Suggested donation: $100-$500.

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Join us for Nelson Mandela Day, a celebration of justice, resilience, and solidarity. 

Together, we honor Mandela’s enduring legacy and his unwavering support for the Palestinian people, while reflecting on the shared values of freedom, dignity, and self-determination that continue to inspire struggles for justice around the world.

Enjoy an evening of music, food, local vendors, and community as we commemorate Mandela’s life and the powerful message of solidarity he championed. Thank you for joining us in honoring his legacy and standing with us in celebration, reflection, and unity.

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Join us for a Nakba Remembrance Day, on Sunday, May 17th from 3PM-6PM at Palestine House of Freedom.

-Musical Performance
-Panel with Nakba Survivors
-Short Films from Deir Yassin and Testimonies from the Nakba Perpetrators

Doors will be open to the public!

Join us at Palestine House of Freedom for a thoughtful conversation with Francesca Albanese! Where we will discuss her newly released book: "When the World Sleeps: Stories Words and Wounds of Palestine"

She will be with us over Zoom since she is sanctioned from entering the United States.

(This is an in-person event, we will not provide access to the zoom conference)

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"Remembering Tabariya” 

Join us for a community screening of “Bye Bye Tiberias”, a film by Lina Soualem. 

In her early twenties, Hiam Abbass (Emmy-nominated for Succession) left her native Palestinian village to follow her dream of becoming an actress in Europe, leaving behind her mother, grandmother, and seven sisters. Thirty years later, her filmmaker daughter Lina returns with her to the village and questions for the first time her mother’s bold choices, her chosen exile and the way the women in their family influenced both their lives. Set between past and present, BYE BYE TIBERIAS pieces together images of today, family footage from the nineties and historical archives to portray four generations of daring Palestinian women who keep their story and legacy alive through the strength of their bonds, despite exile, dispossession, and heartbreak.

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The death toll from "Black Wednesday", as Israel's murderous blitzkrieg on Lebanon on April 8 has come to be known, has surpassed 350 and will likely be higher as more bodies are pulled out of the rubble. The Lebanese government has not only been useless in terms of defending the country but caring for the almost 1 million who have been internally displaced and injured. There is an urgent need for shelter, food, and of course, medical care.

Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 7 - 9pm at Dar AlHurriya (Palestine House of Freedom) on 650 Pennsylvania Ave SE in DC to raise much needed funds for organizations providing direct aid to those who have been affected by Israel's bombardment and invasion. We will be showing:

+"Buffer Zone" a short documentary by Lebanese filmmaker Farrah Berrou that highlights the loss of home and memories in Lebanese border villages like Kfarkila;
+Photos over the years from another southern Lebanese village, Deir Kifa,
+An interview with some of the villagers from Deir Kifa who have been forced off their land and from their homes for the second time in 3 years
+Music, food, and refreshments

RSVP using QR code on the flyer. Sliding scale of $5 - $25 donation for entry but no one will be turned away. For more info/questions: ‪(301) 327-4274‬

Join PYM DMV in commemorating Palestinian Prisoners Day as part of the Global Week of Action to honor the steadfast struggle of our political prisoners and reaffirm our collective commitment to liberation

Just one week ago, the Zionist entity voted in the new “Prisoner Execution Law,” legalizing death of Palestinian prisoners by hanging. Today, more than 9,300 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons are subjected to widespread acts of cruel, degrading, and inhumane forms of abuse, deprivation, and detention.

The program will include an exhibit highlighting the important historical moments in the Palestinian Prisoner’s struggle, a community painting activity and a showcase of the newest paper in collaboration with @wawog. A panel and Q&A will discuss the Freedom for Palestinian Prisoners campaign along with the current developments of our prisoners conditions in Zionist detainment.
The @sada_althawra choir will perform and lead a sing along of “Ounadikom” (I Call On You) by the late Ahmad Kaabour.

A film by Naji Salameh, Hind Under Siege is a short film based on a true story, depicting the harrowing phone call between the Red Crescent and six-year-old Hind Rajab, who becomes trapped in a car while hiding from the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The film captures Hind’s fear of the Israeli forces, her isolation, and her hope, while also portraying the courage, compassion, and determination of Rana Al-Faqih, the Red Crescent worker, and those who witness this desperate moment.

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Join us on March 21st at Palestine House of Freedom in Washington, DC for a great event celebrating Eid al Fitr and Oriental Mothers Day!

For this amazing crossover, we will be having a potluck of great homemade Arab food and dessert, we will entertainment for your kids that includes: Painting, Balloon art, Face Paint, Storytelling and more! We will have a market with vendors from Palestine Thrift offering thrift and vintage items, and other local vendors offering great products while supporting meaningful and important causes.

In the spirit of Mothers Day, we will be screening a very special Documentary film: Bye Bye Tiberias, which explores Palestinian motherhood in a beautiful scope of director Lina Soualem.

Don't miss out on a great chance to have a great time with other community members, bring your kids, mothers, family and friends, everyone is welcome!

(Doors will be open for the public!)

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Join us for an Iftar Fundraiser hosted here at Palestine House of Freedom for Americans for Palestinian Orphans, where Palestinian food will be served!

All proceeds will go to Palestinian Orphans.

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Join us for a discussion followed by a Q&A with our President and Founder Miko Peled, and Amnesty International USA Executive Director Paul O'Brien! In 2022 Amnesty International released a report highlighting Israel's crime of Apartheid committed against Palestinians, yet this report haven't been adopted as widely as it should be. Paul O'Brien will provide us with in depth details surrounding this report, then we will be conducting a Q&A session with the audience.

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In light of the passing of Palestinian cinema and theatre legend, Mohammad Al-Bakri, we are dedicating the months of January and February to his memory. On Saturday, February 7th at Palestine House of Freedom in Washington DC, we will be screening "Wajib", a film that explores a terrific father-son relationship which makes it extra special, since his own son Saleh Bakri plays the son in the film.

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Honoring the Palestinian cinema and theatre legend, Mohammad Bakri who sadly passed away last month, we will be dedicating the month of January to screen two of his films. First is "Since You've Been Gone" one of his most compelling films, followed by a discussion.

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Join us for this exclusive screening of the long awaited film by the amazing Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir: PALESTINE 36. As we remember and honor the Palestinian Revolt that took place in 1936, on November 29th the International Solidarity Day with the Palestinian People, at Palestine House of Freedom - Dar AlHurriya. RSVP at the link below!

Join us for this exclusive screening of the long awaited film by the amazing Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir: PALESTINE 36. As we remember and honor the Palestinian Revolt that took place in 1936, on November 29th the International Solidarity Day with the Palestinian People, at Palestine House of Freedom - Dar AlHurriya. RSVP at the link below!

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Join us for an afternoon of traditional Palestinian embroidery stitching with Wafa Ghnaim of Tatreez and Tea.

https://www.tatreezandtea.com/

Join us on Sunday, August 10 at 2pm for a screening "To a Land Unknown", a film about Palestinian refugees living on the fringes of society in Athens. The screening will be followed by a community discussion. 

Get tickets through the link below!

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/to-a-land-unknown-film-screening

On July 30th at 12PM EST, join us for a powerful live stream press conference featuring a Rabbi, Imam, and Pastor standing together to call for an end to the brutal siege on Gaza.

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Speakers include:

-Imam Suhaib Webb (Center DC)

-Rev. Dr. Jennifer Hosler (Washington City Church of the Brethren)

-Rabbi Yosef Rosenberg (Neturei Karta)

-Sumer Mobarak (Global Sumud Flotilla)

Together, they support the U.S. delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla - a historic, nonviolent fleet of vessels from 39 countries sailing to break Israel’s illegal blockade and deliver hope to the people of Gaza.

Location:
Palestine House of Freedom
650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003

Livestream link coming soon

#BreakTheSiege #GazaUnderAttack #GlobalSumudFlotilla #FaithForJustice #FreePalestine