Tag: Global Actions
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Palestinians prepare for massive uprising
29 July 2011 | Inter Press Service, Mel Frykberg BEIT UMMAR, Occupied West Bank – Leading members of the Palestinian Popular Committees in the West Bank plan massive civil unrest and disobedience against the Israeli occupation authorities come September when the Palestinians take their case for statehood to the UN. “We plan to take to the streets…
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USACBI: US groups condemn anti-boycott law and reiterate support for BDS
12 July 2011 | US Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel Read the Palestinian Boycott National Committees statement on the anti-boycott bill Read the Boycott From Within statement on the anti-boycott bill On Monday, 11 July 2011, the Israeli Knesset passed new legislation outlawing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement[i]; a non-partisan…
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On July 8th we are flying for Palestinian freedom — and for our own
3 July 2011 | Welcome to Palestine For Immediate Release Hundreds of internationals on their way to visit Palestinians in Gaza have been prevented from departing from the ports in Greece. However, we hope that on July 8th, 2011, hundreds of others of us from many countries will succeed in reaching Palestine by flying to…
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Release Sheikh Raed Saleh
3 July 2011 | Palestine Solidarity Campaign Sheikh Raed Salah, one of the most prominent campaigners within Israel for Palestinian rights, has been arrested in London. The Sheikh was invited by PSC to speak at the launch of ‘Building Peace and Justice in Jerusalem’ Campaign in Parliament tonight, alongside MPs and other prominent speakers. He…
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Demand Greece allow the Flotilla to sail!
2 July 2011 | Free Gaza Movement Following the intense pressure from the United States and Israeli governments, Greece has announced that they will prevent the sailing of Freedom Flotilla II – Stay Human boats to Gaza. Israel has exported the blockade of Gaza to Greece and the Greek government must be reminded that the…