WHAT IS
THE PEOPLE'S TRIBUNAL ON US GOVERNMENT COMPLICITY IN GAZA?
A LIVE EVENT IN SEATTLE AND STREAMING NATIONWIDE
Scheduled for October 10, 2026, in Seattle, Washington, the People's Tribunal on US Government Complicity in Gaza is an in-person, livestreamed event modeled after a grand jury hearing. The tribunal asks a jury of community members to determine whether there is sufficient evidence of complicity to warrant the indictment of government officials and state actors. The event aims to deepen public understanding through facts, testimony, and dialogue; hold elected officials accountable for complicity in the genocide; and mobilize people across the US to use their voices, consumer choices, and civic participation to advance accountability and human rights.
PROGRAM
The draft program schedule is listed below and will be updated regularly (subject to last minute changes around witness availability and last-minute program needs).
All times are Pacific Time. Please adjust for your time zone accordingly.
TIME | SESSION |
|---|---|
9:30-10:00 | Arrival and Check-in |
10:00-10:15 | Introduction to tribunal / Opening Palestinian Voice |
10:15-10:30 | Call to order and opening prosecutor statement |
10:30-11:15 | International Law |
11:15-12:00 | Genocide Conventions |
12:00-1:00 | Lunch Break |
1:00-2:15 | Branches of US government |
2:15-3:00 | Corporations |
3:00-3:15 | Short Break |
3:15-4:00 | Constitutional Rights |
4:00-4:30 | Morality |
4:30-5:00 | Closing statement and calls to action |
REPRESENTATIVE VOICES
ORGANIZERS
Bissan Barghouti
Palestinian Activist, Opening Remarks
Linda Low
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom US, Tribunal Director
and Emcee
Michael McPhearson
Veterans For Peace, Tribunal Director and Emcee
LEAD LEGAL ADVISORS
King Downing
AFSC Director of Healing & Justice, Lead Tribunal Prosecutor
Stephen Rosenbaum
Civil and Human Rights Legal Expert, Tribunal Advisor
WITNESS & JURY MEMBERS
You’ll hear expert and firsthand testimony from*:
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Experts on International Humanitarian Law, Genocide Convention, human rights law, and disability rights law.
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Individuals well versed in the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the US government
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Testimony from a Palestinian family from Gaza, currently exiled in Oman.
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Activists and Seattle community members repressed for exercising their right to freedom of speech.
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Former military witness with firsthand experience on the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza in 2025.
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Palestinian voices and other diverse voices.
*We are currently not disclosing witness and jury member names until closer to the tribunal date.
Thank you for your patience.
WATCH EVENTS
Host a watch event in your community! View the toolkit for event tips and logistics and add your town/city to the list of watch events happening across the country.
Community watch events are being planned in these locations:
Appleton, WI
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Chapel Hill, NC
Clearlake, CA
Cottonwood, AZ
Davis, CA
Detroit, MI
Des Moines, IA
Durango, CO
Eugene, OR
Fresno, CA
Fowler, CA
Iowa City, IA
Las Vegas, NV
Madison, WI
Olivette, MO
Palm Desert, CA
Philadelphia, PA
Rutledge, MO
Sacramento, CA
Seattle, WA
Spokane, WA
Syracuse, NY
Tucson, AZ
Vashon, WA
Washington, MD
More to come!
ORGANIZERS
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom US (WILPF US) has been opposing war, lifting democracy and building peace since 1915. WILPF members in 40 branches across the US act on issues most urgent in their communities. Nationally, issue committees anchor WILPF US’s work from demanding disarmament, to justice for Palestine, to environmental and human rights. Globally, we connect with WILPF sections in 40 countries including WILPF Palestine.
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) works with people of all faiths and backgrounds to
challenge unjust systems and promote lasting peace for a sustainable world free of violence,
inequality, and oppression. AFSC works in 18 countries. 37,000 young people are involved with
AFSC around the world to create change.
Veterans For Peace (VFP) is a global organization of Military Veterans and allies whose collective
efforts are to build a culture of peace. VFP informs the public of the true causes of war and the
costs of wars, with an obligation to heal the wounds of wars. VFP’s network is comprised of over 140 chapters worldwide whose work includes educating the public, advocating for the
dismantling of the war economy, providing services that assist veterans and victims of war, and working to end all wars.
ENDORSERS
ORGANIZATION
The tribunal is being organized by several committees:
1
Organizing Committee:
The People's Tribunal on US Government Complicity in Gaza is organized by WILPF US, AFSC, and VFP along with Palestinian community voices and input from WILPF Palestine.
2
Advisory Committee:
The advisory committee is formed of representative Palestinian voices and local leaders to ensure the tribunal considers all voices and maximizes the tribunal's impact.
3
Legal Committee:
In parallel, a legal committee is responsible for
researching and presenting the legal aspects of the tribunal.
4
Local Mobilzation:
WILPF, VFP and AFSC branches and groups across the US will organize local watch events and teach-ins with local partners.
5
National and International Collaboration:
We are partnering with WILPF Palestine and members of the Palestinian diaspora for meaningful representation, grounded in local realities and human rights.