An alert from the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom US | | US-Gaza People’s Tribunal October 10 – Key Updates | | |
Greetings!
As the People’s Tribunal on US Government Complicity in Gaza draws near, we have a few updates and reminders to share with you all!
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TRIBUNAL QUICK FACTS
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When: October 10, 2026 | 10 AM PT to 5 PM PT | Join for an hour or the full day.
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Where: Seattle, WA and Virtual Livestream
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What: A grand jury hearing, the tribunal asks a community jury to determine if there is sufficient evidence of complicity in genocide to warrant indictment of government officials and state actors.
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Why: To deepen public understanding through facts, testimony, and dialogue; hold elected officials accountable; and mobilize people to use their voices, consumer choices, and civic participation to advance accountability and human rights.
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How: Participate in a local watch event in your city, watch from home or in Seattle. Watch for an hour or stay for the day.
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Updates: www.peoplestribunalusgaza.org
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WATCH EVENTS
Host a watch event in your community! View the toolkit for event tips and logistics and add your town/city to watch events happening across the country.
WILPF branches, VFP branches and allies are planning watch events in these locations:
| | | Appleton, WI | Durango, CO | Rutledge, MO
| | Atlanta, GA | Eugene, OR | Seattle, WA
| | Baltimore, MD | Fresno, CA | Spokane, WA
| | Boston, MA | Fowler, CA | Syracuse, NY
| | Chapel Hill, NC | Iowa City, IA | Tucson, AZ
| | Clearlake, CA | Las Vegas, NV | Vashon, WA
| | Cottonwood, AZ | Madison, WI | Washington, MD
| | Davis, CA | Olivette, MO | More to come!
| | Detroit, MI | Palm Desert, CA |
| | Des Moines, IA | Philadelphia, PA |
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Additional watch events continue to be confirmed. Venues booked across the country include living rooms, churches, community centers and more. We are in the process of developing a tracker with watch event venues/times and will share it soon. Visit the tribunal website for regular updates.
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LIVESTREAM
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For those planning to tune in virtually, the tribunal livestream will be available on Youtube and Facebook live channels:
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PROGRAM
The draft program schedule is listed below and will be updated regularly on our website (subject to last minute changes around witness availability and last minute program needs).
Draft program
All times Pacific
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REPRESENTATIVE VOICES AT THE TRIBUNAL
Organizers
- Linda Low, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom US, Tribunal Director and Emcee
- Michael McPhearson, Veterans For Peace, Tribunal Director and Emcee
- Bissan Barghouti, Palestinian Activist, Opening Remarks
Lead legal advisors
- King Downing, AFSC Director of Healing & Justice, Lead Tribunal Prosecutor
- Stephen Rosenbaum, Civil and Human Rights Legal Expert, Tribunal Advisor
Witnesses and jury members
You’ll be hearing expert and firsthand testimony from*:
- Experts on International Humanitarian Law, Genocide Convention, human rights law, and disability rights law.
- Individuals well versed in the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the US government.
- Testimony from a Palestinian family from Gaza, currently exiled in Oman.
- Activists and Seattle community members repressed by the state for exercising their right to freedom of speech.
- Former military witness with firsthand experience on the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza in 2025.
- And other voices.
*We are currently not disclosing witness and jury member names until closer to the tribunal date. Thank you for your patience.
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GET INVOLVED
Engage with the tribunal and amplify its impacts across the country.
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Host a watch event in your area
- Endorse us and share with your community
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Follow us on Instagram and share your watch event with us on social
- Watch from home
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SHARE YOUR POSTS, PICTURES & IMPACT
Share the impact of your event with us, and continue the movement building:
- Tell us who you partnered with, where, what, and how many people attended.
- Share insights or commitments made at your event.
- Tag us in your social posts about your events #GazaPeoplesTribunal
- Share your pictures and recordings with us.
Send all of this information to bissan@wilpfus.org.
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THANK YOU
The tribunal is organized by the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom US, Veterans For Peace, AFSC, and a Palestinian advisory committee. Thank you for mobilizing with us. The more people we convene in this educational process, the more powerful our collective voices to demand accountability.
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In solidarity,
Bissan Barghouti, Tribunal Coordinator
Linda Low, Executive Director
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