A forum at the University of New Mexico-Gallup compared the struggles of Native Americans and Palestinians.

Speakers at “Two Peoples — One Struggle" said both groups deal with negative government policies. Abigail Okrent, a Jewish attorney who works on the Navajo Nation, said Israel has justified its treatment of Palestinians with language similar to the U.S. towards Native Americans.

Jamal Abdeljawad, a Palestinian who works in the Indian arts and crafts industry, said Native Americans have "been down the path" that Palestinians now face.

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Parallels of discrimination (The Gallup Independent 5/11)