Matt Surrusco

Matt Surrusco is a multimedia journalist and Open Zion intern, studying international reporting at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. He has been published in +972 Magazine, and a variety of local New York City outlets.

Follow him on Twitter at @mattsurrusco.

Freedom March

After Fleeing War and Genocide, African Refugees in Israel March for Freedom

It is appalling that Africans who fled civil war, forced conscription and genocide have had to abscond from a detention facility and march to Jerusalem just to assert their rights to seek political refuge, says Matt Surrusco.

Matt Surrusco

Security Not Guaranteed

In Ramallah and Washington, John Kerry Pays Lip Service to Palestinian Security

After introducing a U.S. security plan, John Kerry’s failure to give equal weight to Israeli and Palestinian security shows, yet again, that the U.S. is far from an honest peace broker, says Matt Surrusco.

Matt Surrusco

Ballot Recognition

Palestinians Cast a U.N. Vote, Move Closer to State Recognition

The Palestinians achieved a small victory at the U.N. last week, but without the U.S. supporting their bid for statehood, Palestine will never be on equal diplomatic footing with Israel, says Matt Surrusco.

Matt Surrusco

Film Review

‘The Fading Valley’ Brings Jordan Valley Inequalities into Stark Relief

Through character portraits and a focus on water access, director Irit Gal shines light on the struggles of Palestinian farmers trying to make a living while living under occupation, says Matt Surrusco.

Matt Surrusco

Beyond Bullies

When Israeli Settlers Direct Violence at Palestinian Schoolchildren

Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian students are hurting the children’s present and the chances for a Palestinian state’s future, says Matt Surrusco.

Matt Surrusco

Matt Surrusco

After Fleeing War and Genocide, African Refugees in Israel March for Freedom

In Ramallah and Washington, John Kerry Pays Lip Service to Palestinian Security

Palestinians Cast a U.N. Vote, Move Closer to State Recognition

‘The Fading Valley’ Brings Jordan Valley Inequalities into Stark Relief

When Israeli Settlers Direct Violence at Palestinian Schoolchildren

How Palestinian Refugees from Syria are Forced to Compete in Lebanon and Jordan

Playing the ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card Means More Settlements, Not Freedom or Peace

The Other Reason Palestinians Build Tunnels in Gaza

In Syria, Palestinian Refugees Made Refugees Again