Remi Kanazi is a Palestinian poet and political commentator based in New York. Ali Abunimah is a renowned journalist, author and founder of the Electronic Intifada. They speak about the growing boycott movement as a peaceful means to pressure Israel to change its policies to comply with international law. Remi Kanazi offers up some powerful imagery in his poetry. Ali Abunimah draws historical comparisons between the role of the "Freedom Riders" during the civil rights struggle in the United States and the lynching of the "Freedom Sailors" by the Israeli military when they attempted to break the siege of Gaza..
Students for Justice in Palestine - De Paul International Studies Program American Friends Service Committee