Direct Action for Palestine attempt to block a ship from departing the Port of Oakland

Protesters from the Arab Resource and Organizing Center, Jewish Voice for Peace and others attempt to block a ship from departing the Port of Oakland that was headed for Tacoma, Washington to pick up military materiel for Israel. (Photo/Courtesy AROC)

On today’s episode of The Response Podcast, we brought on Mohamed Shehk, Campaigns Director for Critical Resistance and member of the Arab Resource and Organizing Center here in the San Francisco Bay Area.

In this conversation, we talk about some of the recent actions taking place to support the struggle for Palestinian liberation, including recent #BlocktheBoat actions aimed at stopping military cargo intended for Israel from leaving docks in Oakland and Tacoma. We talk about the role of direct action in our movements, the horrific situation in Palestine, and some of the ways you can get involved.

“Direct Action for Palestine with Mohamed Shehk” is Robert’s last interview with The Response! You can follow him and his work at Upstream.

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