Resistance 101
Palestinian resistance for beginners.
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Welcome to Resistance 101
In our new crash course, learn the truth behind Palestinian resistance and the significance of martyrdom, the role of Palestinian women, and how we can be better advocates for Palestine.
In our new crash course, learn the truth behind Palestinian resistance and the significance of martyrdom, the role of Palestinian women, and how we can be better advocates for Palestine.
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Lesson 1 - Historical Context of the Palestinian Struggle
Often, when we think about resistance in Palestine, our minds assume it is only about Hamas. However, resistance has existed among Palestinians ever since the land was occupied by British colonizers after World War I.
Often, when we think about resistance in Palestine, our minds assume it is only about Hamas. However, resistance has existed among Palestinians ever since the land was occupied by British colonizers after World War I.
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Lesson 2 - Martyrdom
Learn how martyrdom, deeply intertwined with Islam, serves as a cornerstone of Palestinian resistance, embodying bravery, honor, and sacrifice in the struggle for liberation. Click to discover the powerful stories of Gaza's martyrs, who inspire ongoing resistance and symbolize the fight against occupation.
Learn how martyrdom, deeply intertwined with Islam, serves as a cornerstone of Palestinian resistance, embodying bravery, honor, and sacrifice in the struggle for liberation. Click to discover the powerful stories of Gaza's martyrs, who inspire ongoing resistance and symbolize the fight against occupation.
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Lesson 1 - Unarmed Resistance
Learn how early opposition to Zionism, led by Palestinian families, utilized newspapers, folk music, and organized protests to challenge British forces and spread awareness, emphasizing the enduring tradition of resistance in Palestinian struggles.
Learn how early opposition to Zionism, led by Palestinian families, utilized newspapers, folk music, and organized protests to challenge British forces and spread awareness, emphasizing the enduring tradition of resistance in Palestinian struggles.
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Lesson 2 - Armed Resistance
We can empathize with the ongoing suffering and hardship faced by our families back home due to zionist aggression and violence. Yet, we also recognize that true liberation for Palestine can only be achieved through resistance.
We can empathize with the ongoing suffering and hardship faced by our families back home due to zionist aggression and violence. Yet, we also recognize that true liberation for Palestine can only be achieved through resistance.
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Lesson 1 - The Women who Resisted
Prominent women in resistance (e.g., Fatima Bernawi, Leila Khaled, and early resistance efforts by women (e.g., Zahrat al-Uqhawan, Shadia Abu-Ghazaleh).
Prominent women in resistance (e.g., Fatima Bernawi, Leila Khaled, and early resistance efforts by women (e.g., Zahrat al-Uqhawan, Shadia Abu-Ghazaleh).
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Lesson 2 - Women’s Leadership in Resistance
Women's roles in recent uprisings and everyday resistance, and highlighting the efforts of Palestinian women to maintain cultural identity and resilience.
Women's roles in recent uprisings and everyday resistance, and highlighting the efforts of Palestinian women to maintain cultural identity and resilience.
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Lesson 1 - Digital and Social Media Activism
The role of social media in modern resistance, global campaigns and their impact (e.g., #EndTheNakba).
The role of social media in modern resistance, global campaigns and their impact (e.g., #EndTheNakba).
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Lesson 2 - What it takes to Resist
As the genocide in Gaza continues, the gruesome methods of slaughter will intensify, the number of Palestinians martyred will increase and not everyone will be able to maintain the same resilience and conviction to support the need for armed resistance.
As the genocide in Gaza continues, the gruesome methods of slaughter will intensify, the number of Palestinians martyred will increase and not everyone will be able to maintain the same resilience and conviction to support the need for armed resistance.
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Lesson 3 - Gaza is the Cradle of Resistance
Gaza has emerged as a significant center of Palestinian resistance, particularly under the leadership of Hamas.
Gaza has emerged as a significant center of Palestinian resistance, particularly under the leadership of Hamas.
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Lesson 1 - The Zionist Enemy is Weak
Despite receiving extensive military support from the United States, which boasts “Israel's” military as the most advanced in the region, the Zionist occupation remains unstable.
Despite receiving extensive military support from the United States, which boasts “Israel's” military as the most advanced in the region, the Zionist occupation remains unstable.
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Lesson 2 - Justice must prevail before peace.
The quest for justice, not just peace, is at the heart of addressing the historical and ongoing injustices faced by Palestinians.
The quest for justice, not just peace, is at the heart of addressing the historical and ongoing injustices faced by Palestinians.
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Resistance 101 by PDM
Resistance 101 was created by the PDM team.
In our new crash course, learn the truth behind Palestinian resistance and the significance of martyrdom, the role of Palestinian women, and how we can be better advocates for Palestine. If we won’t support our resistance, who will? We must push this cause forward and learn to let our people lead the way. Dive deep into the history, sacrifices, and enduring legacy of our martyrs, and understand how their bravery fuels our struggle for liberation. Join us and be a part of the movement to amplify Palestinian voices and advocate for justice. Your journey towards supporting Palestinian liberation starts here.
Our ultimate goal is not just to share the truth but to pave the path for Palestinians to return home to a decolonized, liberated homeland. We created this course to help educate beginners on Palestinian resistance and the ongoing struggle for liberation, freedom and return. Feel free to share this resource with friends! Please consider donating to help support our team to continue creating educational resources and amplifying the Palestinian cause.
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