Gaza Action Alert
Sunday, December 27, 2009
As the first anniversary of Israel's assault on Gaza approaches, we are sending two requests to support the struggle for Palestinian self-determination in the face of Israeli suppression - in both Gaza and in the West Bank. Please help us support these efforts and the rebuilding of Gaza.
In addition to these actions, we must keep a vigilant eye on Israel as the potential for escalated brutality remains high. On December 26, the Israeli military killed three Palestinians in Nablus and three in Gaza who were near Erez security fence.
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Action Alert from Stop the Wall
Jamal Juma', a prominent figure in Palestinian civil society and coordinator of the Stop the Wall Campaign, was arrested by Israeli authorities on December 16. This arrest follows the imprisonment of Mohammad Othman, another Stop the Wall activist, and Abdallah Abu Rahmeh, a leading figure in the Bil'in popular committee against the Wall, as well as dozens more that are currently in prison for their action and advocacy against the Wall. This latest arrest is yet another escalation of Israel 's attack on Palestinian human rights defenders, which continues to clamp down on the right to freedom of expression and the right to association.
Join the campaign for Jamal Juma's release and for the freedom of the anti-Wall prisoners! It is crucial that global civil society stands in solidarity with their Palestinian counterparts.
>> Click here for recommended actions to take and to read more.
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Action Alert from the Gaza Freedom March
To mark the fact that is has been one year since the Israeli attack on Gaza, the Gaza Freedom March coalition is mobilizing an international contingent of over 1,300 international delegates for a nonviolent march alongside the people of Gaza on Dec. 31, to end the illegal blockade. Citing escalating tensions on the Gaza-Egypt border, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry informed the organizers on December 20 that the Rafah border will be closed over the coming weeks, into January, and that they will not be able to enter Gaza . Egyptian embassies and missions all over the world must hear from supporters of the march by phone, fax and email over the coming crucial days, with a clear message: Let the international delegation enter Gaza and let the Gaza Freedom March proceed.
Support the Rebuilding of Gaza
Against the attempt of the Israeli government to
make Gaza uninhabitable through destruction of
schools, hospitals, homes, factories, wells and food supplies, IJAN is
partnering with the Middle East Children's Alliance
(MECA) to help guarantee the right of the Palestinian people in Gaza to one of the most basic necessities of
life: water.
Today, the health and well-being of virtually every Palestinian child and adult
is threatened by the shortage of clean, safe water. That's why MECA has
launched the Maia Project, to install water desalinization and purification
systems in Gaza
schools, kindergartens and nurseries.
Please consider contributing to the installation of water systems that provide water to students, staff and their families.
>> Click here for information about how to contribute to the rebuilding of Gaza.