On today’s #SumudPodcast episode, we are joined by Huwaida Arraf, a Palestinian-American attorney, activist, former U.S. Congress candidate, and co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement.

Huwaida has spent her life advocating for justice, human rights, and the liberation of Palestine. Her extensive activism efforts include a leading role in the Free Gaza Movement and organizing the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.

In this episode, Huwaida reflects on her family’s journey from Palestine to the U.S., her experiences with international solidarity, and the important role of grassroots activism. She also delves into the challenges of balancing motherhood with activism and the mental and emotional impact of witnessing ongoing atrocities in Gaza.

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Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:06 Huwaida’s Background as a Palestinian-American

06:22 Choosing to Give Birth in Palestine Without Her Husband

09:58 Risking Her Life for Resistance

17:32 Building Momentum for Palestine’s Cause

44:13 Including Her Children in Activism

52:17 Arrested and Nearly Missing Her Wedding

57:13 Her Experience as a Palestinian with a Jewish Husband

01:01:14 Reflections on Her Experience with the Democratic Party

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