On September 6, 2024, Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a recent graduate of the University of Washington, was shot and killed by an Israeli sniper just after joining Palestinians in the West Bank village of Beita in a weekly gathering to defend their land. Since that time Ayşenur's family has met with elected officials in D.C. and in Washington state calling for accountability and a thorough investigation into her death.
Recently, in the 2026 Washington state legislative session, which ended March 12, Senate Joint Memorial (SJM) 8014 called for the U.S. federal government to "open a transparent, thorough, and independent investigation into the killing of Eygi by Israeli military forces." Ayşenur's husband, Hamid, writes that SJM 8014 passed through the Senate with bipartisan support and was available for a House floor vote, but House Republicans blocked a vote on the Resolution. As soon as they learned about killing of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, Cindy and Craig Corrie issued a statement that said "The time for accountability is now." Unfortunately, SJM 8014 did not pass, and the federal government has not opened a thorough investigation, and the work for accountability and a thorough investigation continues. The Rachel Corrie Foundation remains committed to working alongside Ayşenur's family and partner organizations in demand justice and accountability for her murder.
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Last week the U.S. Senate voted on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs) to limit some offensive weapons to Israel. Although S.J.Res 138, and S.J.Res 32 failed to pass, we thank Washington Senators Murray and Cantwell for voting yes to both, along with most Senate Democrats. S.J.Res 32 called for the limitation of Caterpillar bulldozers to Israel, including D-9 bulldozers that are used by Israel to demolish houses in Gaza and Lebanon, and the same kind of bulldozer that crushed Rachel Corrie to death. Before the votes on the JRDs Cindy Corrie wrote an article in The Nation titled "Let's Finally Do Something About the Bulldozer That Killed My Daughter".
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Olympia Arts Walk
Friday, April 24, 5:00-10:00 PM
Saturday, April 25, 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Olympia Rafah Solidarity Mural
119 1/2 Capitol Way N, Olympia
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Join RCF and partners at Olympia’s Spring Arts Walk weekend! We will be centered at the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural in downtown Olympia. Gather with community and learn more about our ongoing and upcoming arts initiatives.
We value your presence and could use help during Arts Walk, including setup and breakdown Friday and Saturday. See you there!
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Earth's Greatest Enemy screening
Saturday, April 25, 2:00 PM
The Clyde Theatre
217 1st St, Langley
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Earth's Greatest Enemy is a documentary exposé of the world's biggest - and most unaccountable - polluter: the U.S. military. The film delves into the extreme environmental damage the U.S. military is causing our planet, and touches on various areas and topics including the Growler jets on Whidbey Island.
This screening will be followed by a 45-minute Q&A with the director, Abby Martin, who will join virtually!
Doors open: 1:30 PM
Tickets are $10 and proceeds will support our work to advocate against Navy EA-18G Growler jet impacts to our communities, wildlife, and environment here in NW Washington.
This event is co-sponsored by Whidbey Climate Action, Kicking Gas, and Solidarity with Palestine on Whidbey!
Get tickets here.
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Weaving Our Strengths
Saturday, April 25, 2:00 PM
Seattle First Baptist
1111 Harvard Ave, Seattle
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Weaving Our Strengths is a day of workshops and reflection to ground us in making change for liberation & justice. This year’s event will focus on non-cooperation with authoritarianism and is supported by our multifaith partners.
Kaitie Dong, a trainer with the Puget Sound Non-Cooperation Trainers Hub, is the keynote speaker.
Check out this page for the latest information, and register here.
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WEEKLY PEACE VIGIL
Every Friday 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Percival Landing in Downtown Olympia
4th & Water Street
We continue to gather and advocate for justice for Palestine and for our civil rights. Despite an agreed upon ceasefire, Israel continues to attack Gaza and Lebanon. Bring a sign and a friend, and join us at Percival Landing every Friday!
Thanks to the Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation for organizing these peace vigils through the years, and for inviting us to share this space as we advocate for peace.
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