Philadelphia Gaza Solidarity
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Philly IMC | 01.03.2009
On Friday, several dozen people joined the regular vigil of Bubbies & Zaydes (Grandparents) for Peace in the Middle East to express their horror at Israel's continuing air strikes on civilians in Gaza. Read More & Pictures | phillyjewishpeace.org | Related: "Gaza & Beyond" and Shalom, Shabbat, & Shibboleth by Rabbi Arthur Waskow
Today, a rally and march is planned to target the role of US government funding and media cover-up in perpetuating the violence. The event, scheduled to coincide with major demonstrations in New York and elsewhere, will gather at City Hall at 11am. Event Details Here | From Indymedia.Us: Gaza Protests across the United States Demand an End to Israel's Aggression
UPDATE — Coverage of Jan3 Protest: PhotoEssay by Rich Gardner
Statements From: Third World Solidarity Movement | Amnesty International | Socialist Action | SP-USA
Comments
Great compilation
Submitted by HansBennett on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 6:44amDespite the horror of what Israel is doing, it is inspiring to see the local resistance.
Peace
Submitted by James (not verified) on Sun, 10/30/2011 - 11:30pmThe Oslo peace accords failed. However, their ongoing effort to continue to discuss peace in that area is admirable. To put it in lawyer's terms it's tragic, almost like a fatal car accident in Tampa, Florida, but on a larger scale.