From The Frontlines - Eyewitness Accounts From Palestine (East Bay)

From The Frontlines - Eyewitness Accounts From Palestine (East Bay)

Come join us at the Mount Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church (MDUUC) for an eye-opening event featuring firsthand stories from our own Palestinian community members who have witnessed the genocide and brutal occupation in Palestine.

Get ready to hear the powerful experience from Dr. Mohammad Subeh who recently returned from a medical mission in Gaza. Dr. Subeh has been interviewed on KQED, CNN, CBS, NBC and more.

Gain insight into the daily struggles faced by the people of Palestine and engage in meaningful discussions. 

Learn about the 75 years of settler colonialism Palestinians have endured with Jess Ghannam, PhD, MSc a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Global Health Sciences at UCSF who worked in Gaza for 25 years.

This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the reality on the ground and show your support for Palestine. Don't miss out on this chance to be informed and inspired!

We encourage our community members to invite doctors, healthcare workers, faith leaders, educators and politicians to this event.

This event is free, however registration for yourself and your guests is required to guarantee a seat, as seating is limited. ASL interpretation will be available.  

Register for a virtual ticket to watch the event live on Zoom.

• Community discussion last hour of the event (optional)

Masking is recommended. If you are feeling ill, please be considerate of other attendees and wear a mask or register for the virtual screening. 

Register soon to reserve your seat; in-person spaces limited.

Schedule:

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Check-in and Welcome

NOTE: EVENT WILL START PROMPTLY AT 2:00 PM

Agenda:

• Intro From Our Organizers
• My family was Killed in Gaza: What I did for Justice, Speaker Monadel Herzallah
• Longing for Palestine and the Liberation of My People, Speaker: Fadia Hijazi
• 75 Years of Settler Colonialism and Medical Apartheid in Gaza, Speaker: Jess Ghannam, PHD.
  
• From the Frontlines - My Experience in Gaza, Speaker: Dr. Mohammad Subeh

• 15 min break, Audience can submit questions for the Q&A

• Q & A with our speakers
• Turn Your Angst into Action - Message from the Organizers
• Closing Remarks

For the remaining time, attendees are encouraged to engage with the advocacy and charity groups on site.