I picked up this listing of several events throughout the Triangle and in DC in solidarity with the Palestinians this weekend on a listserve. Because Hamas refuses to surrender the rights of the Palestinian people, despite the blockade and pressure by the US and European imperialists, and because of internal Israeli politics, Israel launched a brutal bombing campaign against the people of Gaza a few days ago. Israel repeats what it did to Lebanon in the summer of 2006 and hopefully it will lose to Hamas as it lost to Hezbollah. If Israel wants the rocket attacks to end, it should stop stealing other people's land and resources.
Besides the huge issue of justice for Palestine, this should matter to Americans because our government props up, shields, and supplies the Israeli government, Israel serves the interests of American imperialism, and Israel's actions encourage attacks against Americans, though it is the US government that is at fault, not the American people. After the Israeli government, the USA is most responsible for Israel's actions, and Israel's policies hurt the interests of the average American.
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"From the Land to the Sea, Palestine will be Free!"
For a Free Palestine in 2009,
Elena Everett, Raleigh FIST
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Solidarity with Gaza in the Triangle:
Five Upcoming Vigils, Demonstrations, and Educational Events
Compiled by Raleigh F.I.S.T. :: www.RaleighFist.wordpress.com
>>Attached: Two solidarity statements by Raleigh FIST and BWFJ (Black Workers for Justice)
Friday, Janurary 2, 2009 -- Demonstration in DC
Ride the bus with MAS-Freedom to a mass demonstration in DC; march from the Israeli Embassy to the Eqyptian Consulate. For tickets from the Triangle call Khalilah at 919 345-8105
WHO: MAS Freedom, ANSWER Coalition, Free Palestine Alliance, National Council of Arab Americans, Al-Awada, and the International Palestine Right to Return Coalition
WHAT: Rally to End the Siege and Killing in Gaza
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 at 4:00 PM
WHERE
Israeli Embassy
3514 International Drive, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
(Between Connecticut Ave. and Reno Road)
Friday, January 2, 2009 - Vigil/Demo in Chapel Hill
4:00-5:30 PM, January 2, corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street.
Contact: 919-942-2535.
Saturday, January 3, 2009 - Vigil in Durham
For a Free Palestine in 2009,
Elena Everett, Raleigh FIST
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Solidarity with Gaza in the Triangle:
Five Upcoming Vigils, Demonstrations, and Educational Events
Compiled by Raleigh F.I.S.T. :: www.RaleighFist.wordpress.com
>>Attached: Two solidarity statements by Raleigh FIST and BWFJ (Black Workers for Justice)
Friday, Janurary 2, 2009 -- Demonstration in DC
Ride the bus with MAS-Freedom to a mass demonstration in DC; march from the Israeli Embassy to the Eqyptian Consulate. For tickets from the Triangle call Khalilah at 919 345-8105
WHO: MAS Freedom, ANSWER Coalition, Free Palestine Alliance, National Council of Arab Americans, Al-Awada, and the International Palestine Right to Return Coalition
WHAT: Rally to End the Siege and Killing in Gaza
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 at 4:00 PM
WHERE
Israeli Embassy
3514 International Drive, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
(Between Connecticut Ave. and Reno Road)
Friday, January 2, 2009 - Vigil/Demo in Chapel Hill
4:00-5:30 PM, January 2, corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street.
Contact: 919-942-2535.
Saturday, January 3, 2009 - Vigil in Durham
Stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza
Noon to 1:00 -- Brightleaf Square in Durham, Main and Gregson Streets
Our common humanity must be recognized. The attacks on Gaza and the ongoing Israeli blockade must end!
Co-sponsored by Ubuntu
Co-sponsored by Ubuntu
Monday, January 5, 2009 - Demo in Raleigh
Demonstration and rally at the NC Capitol Building
3:00-6:00pm
Organized by Palestine United!
1 East Edenton Street
Anyone who has a Palestine shirt please wear it. If not lets have as many people as possible wearing the colors of the flag (red, black, white and green) Also anyone who has a Palestinian Flag please bring it with you as well, no matter if it is big or small. Please bring your own creative signs, posters, banners, and pictures; racial slurs and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
Contact: Feras Abdelquader- 919-538-9583
Friday, January 9, 2009 - Education Event in Raleigh
7pm in Raleigh off Jackson St., near the Masjid
Demonstration and rally at the NC Capitol Building
3:00-6:00pm
Organized by Palestine United!
1 East Edenton Street
Anyone who has a Palestine shirt please wear it. If not lets have as many people as possible wearing the colors of the flag (red, black, white and green) Also anyone who has a Palestinian Flag please bring it with you as well, no matter if it is big or small. Please bring your own creative signs, posters, banners, and pictures; racial slurs and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
Contact: Feras Abdelquader- 919-538-9583
Friday, January 9, 2009 - Education Event in Raleigh
7pm in Raleigh off Jackson St., near the Masjid
Join MAS-Freedom to hear and talk with a visitor from Gaza who will be speaking. Community is invited to participate in local discussion.
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3 comments:
Thank God for Israel.
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING!
TERRORIST SCUM!
You are welcome! That is in anticipation that you will someday thank men like me that defended your right to speak against the country you live in. Quite a paradox, don’t you think? America to me is like family. Some of the family has certainly done wrong over the years, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re family. Some members of the family are black sheep that curse the family they came from, much like you and your members. The paradox (which I’ve heard is the truth standing on its head) is that should we be attacked as we were on September 11th, you will be protected too, because you’re an American. So, you’re welcome.
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