Black Lives Matter expresses solidarity with Palestinians

(JNS) — The Black Lives Matter movement has expressed solidarity with the Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and terrorist groups based in the Gaza Strip.

“Black Lives Matter stands in solidarity with Palestinians,” the group tweeted. “We are a movement committed to ending settler colonialism in all forms and will continue to advocate for Palestinian liberation (always have. And always will be). #freepalestine.”

The tweet was endorsed by the BDS movement on Twitter, which tweeted a “thank you” in response.

“Thank you for your solidarity,” it said. “From Ferguson to Palestine...