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18 Dec 2020 – <\/em>I have long been dedicated to supporting the Palestinian people in their long struggle to achieve basic rights.<\/p>\n Just over a month ago we lost renowned Middle East correspondent, and my friend, Robert Fisk. Fisk\u2019s writings starkly exposed the bias of the U.S. government towards Israel and revealed inconvenient truths about the many negative impacts of U.S. and Israeli imperialism throughout the region.<\/p>\n When I consider who carries forward the inspirational legacy of Fisk and many other honest witnesses of the human ordeals unfolding before us, Palestine Legal comes vividly to mind. That is why I am asking you to\u00a0join me in supporting this vital organization this end of year<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n At this time of massive falsehood and high-profile deceptions, we need courageous defenders of truth more than ever, and we need the help of experts in the law to gain essential protection against maliciously conceived and well-funded defamatory campaigns.<\/p>\n Palestine Legal is a brave, committed, and highly competent team of legal professionals<\/strong>\u00a0who provide expert advice and advocacy support to grassroots activists, intellectuals, and everyday people who are trying to expose and oppose Israel\u2019s array of unlawful policies and practices that have victimized Palestinians in so many ways.<\/p>\n As an ardent advocate for Palestinian human rights \u2013 at the UN and generally \u2013 I have frequently felt the heavy weight of false accusations and smears intended to undermine my public credibility and divert attention from Israel\u2019s wrongdoing.<\/p>\n This experience made me aware of how often those so exposed need and value experienced guidance from congenial experts and a respected organization. With these concerns in mind, I have often referred friends and colleagues to Palestine Legal for assistance, and they have never been disappointed.<\/p>\n Accordingly, many of us have come to rely on Palestine Legal\u00a0<\/strong>in the face of legal bullying, harassment, and accusations, and to provide resources to help us fight back. At stake is resisting efforts to shift the Israel\/Palestine conversation away from the substance of Israeli wrongdoing to the contrived allegations of anti-Semitism and the like directed at those engaged in defending Palestinian human rights.<\/p>\n And in turn, Palestine Legal relies on you and me to ensure that all of us have the legal help we need to counter mounting attacks on those championing Palestinian rights.\u00a0Can you join with me by donating today to enable Palestine Legal to continue to be there for all of us?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This is a time when our collective and individual rights to call for justice are under sustained assault from right-wing forces around the globe, and\u00a0the stakes couldn\u2019t be higher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Palestine Legal\u2019s work is necessary not only for those of us involved in work for Palestinian human rights, but for anyone who believes in preserving space for open political debate and upholding our rights to protest, which are sacred elements of any genuine constitutional democracy.<\/p>\n Needless to say,\u00a0Palestine Legal\u2019s work will remain urgently necessary under the next U.S. administration<\/strong>. Israel and its supporters are now being mobilized to exert all possible pressures on the Biden presidency to shut down and discredit this increasingly robust movement for Palestinian justice.<\/p>\n If we want to keep changing minds and start shifting U.S. policy in directions supportive of a just future for Palestine,\u00a0we need to demonstrate our commitment to this steadfast civil society organization<\/strong>\u00a0that so fiercely and effectively protects our democratic and activist rights.<\/p>\n As we approach the end of this most stressful year,\u00a0please join me in supporting a phenomenal organization, Palestine Legal, as generously as you can<\/strong><\/a>. By your donations you will be helping all of us who are engaged freely and passionately on behalf Palestinian rights to be ever more effective.<\/p>\n With my thanks for your consideration, Richard Falk DONATE<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0 Copyright \u00a9 2020 Palestine Legal, All rights reserved.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/2499953d538574269680f6df4\/images\/ce7209a9-6865-4811-a27c-9ab595d71b62.jpg\")
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\nProfessor of International Law Emeritus, Princeton University
\nUN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Occupied Palestine (2008-2014)<\/p>\n