Iyad Burnat talk: Palestine and Pints
Oakland United Beerworks
262 Second Street, Oakland
Palestinian community leader Iyad Burnat, from the West Bank village of Bil’in, will share a rare firsthand account of life under military occupation and expanding Israeli settlements. Featured in the Oscar‑nominated documentary “5 Broken Cameras,” which chronicles his village’s struggle, Iyad will describe how his community has faced systematic land theft by surrounding settlements, the destruction of farmland and olive trees, and the daily violence and harassment inflicted by Israeli forces on his family and neighbors.
He will place Bil’in’s story in the broader context of accelerating settlement expansion across the West Bank and the tightening regime of checkpoints, walls, and military law imposed on Palestinian communities. Iyad will also speak about the power and limits of nonviolent resistance, and the crucial role that international solidarity can play, including campaigns such as Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) and other concrete actions people in Oakland and beyond can take. Hosted at Oakland Beerworks, an inclusive venue that has long supported progressive causes, this event offers a timely opportunity to connect local struggles for justice with the ongoing Palestinian movement for freedom, dignity, and equality.
