[IMC-Boston-Dispatch] 24-26: Actions re. Crisis in Gaza

[Sofia JarrinT]

oh, I just go this through the grape vine...


You probably know about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza - here are 2 local actions: Thursday Jan. 24, and Saturday Jan. 26.  You can also take action by calling the White House, State Dept. and the media. 
  
  #1. On Saturday, January 26, from NOON to 1 PM in Harvard Square there will be a demonstration in support of the International Campaign to Break the Siege of Gaza .  On that date, Israeli peace groups will attempt to enter the Gaza Strip with a convoy of essential supplies and medicines.   Gaza no longer has sufficient fuel to keep its power station running.  Hospitals and homes are dark and cold, remaining food stocks are being spoiled, the water and sewage infrastructure is breaking down.  We American taxpayers — who make this collective punishment possible — must raise our voices.  Please join us if you can — the group will gather on the sidewalk in front of Au Bon Pain. 
 Sponsored by Boston Coalition for Palestinian Rights
    
  #2. Protest at the Israeli Consulate Boston To demand Israel stop Blockade of Gaza, which is leading to malnutrition, raw sewage in the streets, no electricity ect.    In solidarity with the international relief convey. 

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 convey be let thought on Saturday January 26th  SEE (http://zope. gush-shalom. org/index_ en.html)
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

       
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