Lift the Gaza Blockade: Street Protests this week BOSTON Protest at the Israeli Consulate Boston, in solidarity with the international relief convoy, to demand that Israel stop its blockade of Gaza, which is leading to malnutrition, raw sewage in the streets, and no electricity. Time: NOON to 1pm this Thursday January 24th Place: Isreali Consulate Boston, located in the park plaza hotel Directions: Park Plaza hotel is located near the Boston Public Gardens (Arlington St. stop) We're meeting at noon right across the street from the Park Plaza Hotel, the entrance closest to the Common (Arlington St. stop). Action: We are one of hundreds of protest world wide to demand that the international relief convoy be let thought on Saturday January 26th. We will attempt to bring food to the Israeli Consulate and demand they end the siege of GAZA. Bring one food item to give... We will have leaflets, signs, speaker, music, and a few cartons of medical and food aid to carry in to the consulate - we're going to try asking the consul to deliver it to Gaza, and to forward to his government our demand that they let the Israeli relief convoy through the Erez checkpoint this Saturday. Jews for human rights in Gaza Cosponsors Jewish Voice For Peace Boston, Boston Coalition for Palestinian Rights PHILADELPHIA Friday, Jan 25: Press conference and vigil in front of the Israeli Consulate (15th & Locust) at 12 noon Sat, Jan 26: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION Assemble at 12 noon to march from 5th and Market Sts. to the Israeli Consulate (15th & Locust) Philadelphia area sponsors and endorsers include: Bubbes & Zaydes (Grandparents) for Peace in the Middle East - Jewish Voice for Peace–Philadelphia - Philadelphia al-Nakba Committee - SUSTAIN - Philadelphia Anti-War Forum - Philadelphia International Action Center - Students for Justice in Palestine, Larry Davidson (professor, Westchester University) - Brandywine Peace Community - University of Pennsylvania Students for Justice in Palestine - Steamboat Project and more.…. Israeli & Palestinian sponsors include: Palestinian International Campaign to End the Siege on Gaza - Gush Shalom - Combatants for Peace - Coalition of Women for Peace - ICAHD/Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions - Bat Shalom - Bat Tzafon for Peace & Equality - Balad - Hadash - Adalah - Tarabut-Hithabrut - Physicians for Human Rights - Alternative Information Center - Psychoactive/Mental Health Professionals for Human Rights - ActiveStills - Student Coalition Tel-Aviv University - New Profile - Machsom Watch - PCATI/Public Committee Against Torture - Yesh G’vul - Gisha - Social TV on the internet. Together we call on the U.S. and Israel to lift the blockade on the Gaza Strip! SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA VIGIL IN SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINIAN AND ISRAELI PEACE ACTIVISTS CALLING ON ISRAEL TO END THE BLOCKADE OF GAZA SUPPORT THE JAN 26TH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION TO BRING RELIEF CONVOYS FROM ISRAEL TO THE BESIEGED PEOPLE OF GAZA When: Friday, January 25, at noon Where: In front of the Israeli Consulate (456 Montgomery St. at California, near Montgomery BART) What: We will stand silently holding signs and handing out flyers to publicize the relief convoys departing from Israel on Jan 26th to the Israeli- controlled Erez crossing on the Gaza border, which has been closed down partially or completely by the IDF since 2006. Led by a broad coalition of Israeli peace activists, the convoys will bring desperately needed supplies to the people of Gaza. The convoys will be met on the other side of the border by peace and human rights activists of Gaza. This is a time to show our solidarity with a revived Israeli peace movement and a partnership of Israelis and Palestinians for peace and justice. This vigil is being initiated by Jewish Voice for Peace-Bay Area, and all are welcome. Please pass this on to your friends and lists. RSVP, if possible, to bayarea at jewishvoiceforpeace.org SEATTLE Leafletting/sign-waving protest on Saturday Jan 26, 12-2 at Westlake Center downtown. © Copyright by JewishVoiceForPeace.org |
