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Stop the Silent Transfer Launching of the When: Monday, 23rd October 2006 at 19:00 pm 4 Shlomtzion Ha Malka Str. West Jerusalem In recent years, the Israeli government has begun the implementation of a rigid and cruel policy of denying entry visa to Palestinians and their spouses who carry foreign passports. Consequently, for whatever reasons, they are denied residency rights in the Occupied Territories. These people have been living on temporary tourist visas and are obliged to go abroad every three months to renew their visas. Those who cannot afford to travel abroad become illegal sojourners and live in perpetual anxiety, which confines them to their homes. But even those who go abroad have no guarantee that they will be allowed to return. Indeed, in recent years, the number denied re-entry has increased dramatically. The result is splitting of families, economic disaster, disruption of studies for children and students, and immense suffering in all walks of life. The number of those directly affected by this policy is estimated by B’tselem to be about 120,000 and together with their families the number of victims reaches hundreds of thousands. It is impossible to avoid drawing the conclusion that what we have before us is a sophisticated form of ethnic cleansing. Speakers: On behalf of the ICRR: Prof. Aharon Eviatar (Prof Emeritus, TAU) |
War with iran: a response Date: 18 October 2006 20:13:37 BDT Please sign the petition: Please post this graphic on websites: THANKS! ----- Original Message ----- From: Crawford Peace House crawfordpeacehouse@gmail.com War with Iran On October 3 2006 The Eisenhower strike group left its base in Norfolk, Virginia with a 6,500 deployment force. Navel Officers contacted Peace Groups to protest the possibility of a planed provoked war with Iran. Today the Strike Group is being joined by an armada of ships sailing to the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and to the Mediterranean. Military exercises starting October 31 will practice interdicting ships. This navel armada has forewarned the possibility of a attack on Iran and Syria by positioning of a strike force equal to proposed war scenarios A navel blockade would be considered by Iran to be an act of war. Iran is now on full military alert. The rumors and possibility of an October surprise and a war with Iran are not acceptable. On April 6 ,2002 almost 2,000 came to a rally In Crawford Texas to protest the secret plans of George Bush and Tony Blair to go to war in Iraq. The Crawford Peace House was born as a response to the coming of that illegal war. The war and occupation of Iraq still continues with no end in sight. With great sadness we are again asking for citizens to be ready to mobilize to stop another great madness. In the event of a Naval blockade or an attack on Iran The Crawford Peace House will call on all peace loving people to come to Crawford November 5, 2006 election weekend for a 1:00 rally and march to the Bush ranch. A press conference November 6th at the Peace House and more actions to correspond to Bush’s visit to Crawford to vote on Tuesday 7th Peace Johnny Wolf Online resources www.newyorker.com/fact/content/articles/060417fa_fact * MESSAGE CONTENT – Thanks for keeping messages on our list concentrated on the activities and concerns of the Crawford Peace House. Other posts can be made to our web site at www.crawfordpeacehouse.org |
New Leftie Site My name is Noah Tucker; I am co-editor of the new British-based web magazine 21st Century Socialism (www.21stcenturysocialism.com/) Firstly may I say that I discovered your site a few weeks ago, and that I have found it a very useful source of information & thoughtful argument. On the basis of your review of DL Raby’s book, I ordered a copy and we have also reviewed it in our magazine (21stcenturysocialism.com/article/insights_for_the_new_socialism.html). I wonder if you would have a look at our site &, if you like it, consider whether you think there are possibilities for co-operation. Hope to hear from you soon, Noah PS- 21st Century Socialism is not affiliated to any political party. |
Saturday 21st October – Unite Against Islamophobia Demo Called by Glasgow Stop the War Coalition and Muslim Association of Britain Saturday 21st October, 12 noon George Square, Glasgow There is a feeding frenzy of anti-Muslim stories in the media that has contributed to taking Islamophobia to a new level:
Urgent Action Alert – Cihan Atil belongs in Glasgow Liam Byrne Home Office Minister: 020 7035 4745 Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested. |
Peace Cycle, Brent PSC & StW Dear Brent PSC, Affiiliates and Friends Here is a date for your diaries that can’t be missed! Tuesday 21st November 7.30 pm Willesden Green Library Centre: A showing of a Palestinian DVD ‘The Iron Wall’ and slides of the Peace Cycle ride that left London on August 6th to go all the way to Jerusalem with Kam Datta, Secretary of Brent PSC. This event is jointly sponsored by Brent Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Brent Stop the War. With a raffle of a signed, hot-off-the-press copy of ‘Hamas A Beginner’s Guide’ by Khaled Hroub – see the reviews and author interviews on www.plutobooks.com Maha Brent PSC Branch Organiser Brent Palestine Solidarity Campaign Passionate about Palestine Maha’s mobile 0774 80 33 088 |
Walk In Their Shoes CODEPINK Women for Peace October 18, 2006 Have you seen the devastating John Hopkins report revealing that over 655,000 Iraqis have died since our invasion (today.reuters.com/News/CrisesArticle.aspx?storyId=L11791889&WTmodLoc=IntNewsHome_C4_Crises-3) and the polls show that the overwhelming majority of Iraqis want us to leave (www.worldpublicopinion.org/pipa/articles/home_page/250.php?nid=&id=&pnt=250&lb=hmpg1)? Between now and November 7, those candidates who still support this war must see the consequence of their votes to go to war, to fund war, and ‘stay the course’. Shoes, like this pair representing the 3-year-old daughter of Hussein al Tarish, help people visualize unspeakable pain and suffering this war has inflicted on the Iraqi people. In the final weeks of the election season, let’s take shoes like these to the doorsteps of pro-war candidates—outside a fundraiser, a debate, their campaign headquarters or their homes. This is an easy yet powerful action you can do on your own or with a few friends to promote our Give Peace a Vote Campaign (www.givepeaceavote.org/) and let those running for office know that we refuse to support pro-war candidates. Just gather old shoes, tag them with the names of Iraqis who have died (see here for a list of names: www.iraqbodycount.net/names.php), make a signs such as: “Stay the Course? Give Peace a Vote”, “655,000 Iraqis Dead: Time to Change Course,” and “Walk in Their Shoes.” Spend an hour or two outside candidates headquarters, fundraiser, debate or home. And on election day, consider how powerful it would be to stand near your polling place with your shoe exhibit! If you want help calling the press for your action, here’s a sample press release (www.givepeaceavote.org/downloads/WalkintheirshoestemplatePR.doc). We also have sample letters to the editor linking the election and the occupation of Iraq, so please consider writing a letter to your local paper sometime between now and November 7 (www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/codepink/pickMedia.jsp?letter_KEY=596&t=GPV.dwt). While local groups are putting a solemn row of shoes at their candidates’ doorstep, we at CODEPINK National will be taking THOUSANDS OF PAIRS of shoes to the doorsteps of pro-war candidates in tight races in Connecticut, Virginia, Missouri and California. Want to help us create a really powerful visual that will impact voters in tight races? Please send a tax-deductible financial contribution (https://secure.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizations/codepink/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=1894). If you, like us, feel anguish over the chaos our government has unleashed in Iraq and all the innocent lives lost, let’s walk together-in their shoes. Andrea, Anedra, Dana, Farida, Gael, Gayle, Jodie, Laura, Liz, Medea, Nancy, Patricia, Rae, Samantha, and Sonia P.S. Pledge to Give Peace a Vote (www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/codepink/petition.jsp?petition_KEY=295&t=GPV.dwt)and pass it on. (www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/codepink/tellafriend.jsp?tell_a_friend_KEY=839&t=GPV.dwt) |
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