Each year, 500 to 700 Palestinian children, some as young as twelve, have been routinely arrested, interrogated, tried in a military court, and imprisoned for months, often without charges. Since October 7, 2023, arrests have accelerated. The June Salon will explore Israel’s military "justice system" for Palestinian children through two documentaries.
Two Kids a Day leaks video from the interrogation of four children. Their personal stories, as well as their life in the refugee camp they call home, are revealed. Caging Childhood explores whether Israel’s military detention of youth is a system of justice, or a tool for controlling the Palestinian population.
Watch the videos for free at your convenience; Join the Q&A Discussion
Ayed Abu Eqtaish–Program Director, Defense for Children International–Palestine
Mohamad Babai – Co-producer of the documentary Two Kids a Day
Moria Shlomot – Chief Executive Officer, Parents Against Child Detention
Bassam S. Haddad – (Moderator) Associate Professor and Founding Director of the Middle East and Islamic Studies Program, George Mason University
Register at: Tinyurl.com/VFHL-June2024
Watch the trailer: Tinyurl.com/VFHL-TrailerJune2024
The June 2024 Online Film Salon is Co-Sponsored by:
Defense for Children International – Palestine
Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East
SUPPORTER Organizations: Israel/Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ♦ Gaza in Context ♦ Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace ♦ Quaker Palestine Israel Network ♦ Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East ♦ Indiana Center for Middle East Peace ♦ Disciples of Christ Palestine-Israel Network ♦ Virginia Coalition for Human Rights ♦ Mennonite Palestine Israel Network ♦ Friends of Sabeel North America ♦ Center for Jewish Nonviolence ♦ Episcopal Peace Fellowship Palestine Israel Network ♦ Northern New Jersey Jewish Voice for Peace ♦ United Church of Christ Palestine Israel Network ♦ Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service ♦ Churches for Middle East Peace ♦ Kairos Puget Sound Coalition ♦ Pax Christi USA ♦ Jewish Voice for Peace – San Diego ♦ Jadaliyya ♦