US Palestinian Community Network - شبكة الجالية الفلسطينية

06/16/2026

Victory to Iran and Its People: U.S. and Israel Defeated by Axis of Resistance

The U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) is guardedly optimistic today, as Iran and its people stand victorious after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the U.S. and Iran brought an end to the war and aggression against the Islamic Republic.

As we await the full text and implementation of the agreement, the anti-war movement remains vigilant. The U.S. and Israel have violated countless agreements before, and the struggle against war, occupation, and genocide across the region continues.

Read our full statement.

06/15/2026

USPCN thanks our friends at The Electronic Intifada for highlighting this important victory.

The Illinois State Board of Investments has divested approximately $33 million from corporations profiting from genocide, war, and ICE raids. This victory is the result of years of organizing, coalition building, public pressure, testimony, and direct action by people across Illinois demanding that our public funds not be invested in oppression.

In this segment, EI Executive Director Ali Abunimah discusses the significance of this win and what it means for the growing divestment movement.

While we celebrate this important step forward, our work is far from over. We continue demanding that ISBI fully divest from all corporations complicit in Israel’s genocide against Palestinians, and that Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs divest public funds from Israel Bonds.

This is just the beginning. Join us at the next Illinois State Board of Investments meeting on Monday, June 22nd as we continue demanding full divestment from corporations complicit in genocide, war profiteering, and state violence, and the withdrawal of all Illinois public funds from Israel Bonds. Until every public dollar is withdrawn from genocide, apartheid, occupation, war profiteering, and state violence, the campaign continues.

Watch the full video:

Ali Abunimah, executive director, discusses the Illinois State Boar...

06/15/2026

USPCN-Chicago is proud to support this important event featuring Palestinian human rights activist Iyad Burnat, who will be speaking in Evanston, IL on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 following a screening of the Academy Award-nominated documentary 5 Broken Cameras.

Burnat is a leading figure in the popular resistance movement in Bil’in, a Palestinian village that became internationally known for its grassroots struggle against Israel’s apartheid wall, settlement expansion, and land confiscation. His family’s story and the community’s resistance were documented in 5 Broken Cameras.

At a time when our people continue to face occupation, displacement, and ongoing violence, opportunities to hear directly from organizers and community leaders from Palestine are more important than ever.

We encourage our supporters, friends, and community members to attend, learn, and engage in this important conversation.

Tuesday, June 16th
Lake Street Church of Evanston
Film Screening: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)
Discussion with Iyad Burnat to follow

Please register using the link or QR code on the flyer.

06/12/2026

ACTION CANCELLED: Due to recent developments in negotiations and the de-escalation of immediate military threats against Iran, tomorrow’s emergency anti-war protest scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at Federal Plaza has been postponed.

While these developments contributed to this decision, we remain cautious. Time and again, the U.S. has delayed, violated, and sabotaged progress toward peace in the Middle East. We remain vigilant and committed to opposing U.S. war, intervention, and aggression in the region.

Thank you to everyone who helped spread the call and mobilize on short notice. We will continue monitoring developments closely and stand ready to mobilize again should the situation change.

06/11/2026

CHICAGO: The past few days, U.S. military attacked several areas inside Iran. This morning, the Trump administration said there will be continuous attacks “every night”. In addition, Trump threatened to take over Kharg Island and the oil and gas markets of Iran.

We demand: NO TO WAR! NO TO U.S. AGGRESSION! We stand against U.S. and Israeli war, occupations, and genocide!

Show up to our emergency anti-war protest on Saturday, June 13th, at 12 PM Noon in Federal Plaza.

06/10/2026

Today, newly released images of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya reveal visible exhaustion and physical weakness, offering a rare glimpse into the toll that more than 17 months of unlawful detention has taken on him.

The images were taken during one of Dr. Abu Safiya’s first public appearances since his detention. Seen during a recent court hearing, his appearance comes after more than 17 months in Israeli custody. He now remains in solitary confinement, despite growing concerns about his health and mounting calls for his release.

As the largest association of physicians and medical students in the United States, the American Medical Association (AMA) must break its silence and demand his immediate release.

We demand the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, an end to his solitary confinement, and accountability for the abuse and mistreatment he has endured. We demand freedom for all Palestinian prisoners and an end to the attacks, detention, and targeting of healthcare workers in Gaza.

06/10/2026

Join USPCN-Chicago for a World Cup Watch Party & Community Social on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

RSVP: bit.ly/wc26uspcn

Come cheer on the Atlas Lions as World Cup semifinalists Morocco take on five-time World Cup champions Brazil. Connect with community members, enjoy food and drinks, and learn more about USPCN’s current campaigns and organizing work in Chicago.

Turmusayya Association in Chicago @ 4:30PM
9925 S. 76th Ave.
Bridgeview, IL 60455

Bring your friends, family, and your World Cup spirit. We hope to see you there!

06/08/2026

VICTORY: The IL State Board of Investments has DIVESTED $33 MILLION in corporations profiting off of Genocide, War, and ICE raids!

Despite asserting that Illinois will remain invested in the genocidal, warmongering state of Israel, ISBI's 2025 annual report shows significant steps towards divestment from corporations that have profited off of the destruction, suffering, and imprisonment of families and loved ones both here and in Palestine.

This is just the beginning! JOIN US: June 22nd at the ISBI meeting to continue to demand to divest all other public funds from the state of Israel, including Israel bonds!

06/07/2026

Join USPCN-Chicago for a World Cup Watch Party & Community Social on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Come cheer on the Atlas Lions as World Cup semifinalists Morocco take on five-time World Cup champions Brazil. Connect with community members, enjoy food and drinks, and learn more about USPCN’s current campaigns and organizing work in Chicago.

Turmusayya Association in Chicago @ 4:30PM
9925 S. 76th Ave.
Bridgeview, IL 60455

Bring your friends, family, and your World Cup spirit. We hope to see you there!

06/07/2026

🚨THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INVITES ISRAEL TO THEIR CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO!

SHAME on the for inviting the Israeli Medical Association to their conference this weekend and shouting them out during their open ceremony! The AMA has directly told organizers in Chicago they could not speak up for their colleague Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, abducted by Israel in 2024, because they try to stay “neutral” on issues like genocide.

Demand the AMA issue a formal statement calling for the release of Dr.Hussam Abu Safiya and all Palestinian medical professionals at bit.ly/emailtheama