Who was Rachel Corrie?

Q: Who was Rachel Corrie?


A: Rachel Corrie was an American human rights activist, peace activist and a member of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM).

Q: How did Rachel Corrie die?


A: Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by an armored bulldozer belonging to the Israel Defense Forces, while she was protesting against the destruction of Palestinian homes in Gaza.

Q: Who claimed that Rachel Corrie's death was an accident?


A: The Israeli government claimed that Rachel Corrie's death was an accident.

Q: What did eyewitnesses say about Rachel Corrie's death?


A: Eyewitnesses said that the Israeli soldier operating the bulldozer on purpose ran over Corrie.

Q: What tributes have been made to Rachel Corrie?


A: Several tributes have been made to Rachel Corrie, including the play My Name Is Rachel Corrie, the cantata The Skies are Weeping and more than 30 songs.

Q: What was Rachel Corrie's collected writings published under?


A: Rachel Corrie's collected writings were published in 2008 under the title Let Me Stand Alone.

Q: What organization was established to continue Rachel Corrie's work?


A: The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice was established to continue Rachel Corrie's work.

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