Popular Resistance Continue: Stop Oppression Against The
Palestinian People
12 May 2010By Mazin Qumsiyeh
A poll reveals that a majority of Israeli's are
willing to see the banning of human rights
organization in the 'Jewish state' and a bill was
introduced in the Knesset to outlaw any Israeli human
rights organization which exposes Israeli war crimes.
Yesterday, one peaceful protester hurt and 6 detained
in Bilin weekly protest against the apartheid wall
(itself declared a war crime in violation of the 4th
Geneva convention).
Those arrested include our friends Ashraf Abu Rahma
(28, who was videotaped at another event as he was
blindfolded and shot, brother of martyr Bassem killed
at peaceful protest), Abed Al-Fattah Burnat (Committee
member, 53), Haitham Al-Khatib (34, Photographer), Roy
Vackner, and Uri Baytman (Israelis), and a 27 year old
US citizen Stormy. And Israeli secret agents arrested
a Palestinian leader in Haifa (head of Ittijah
organization, Ameer Makhoul) on secret evidence and
puts a gag order on the media.
And the Israeli government will 'legalize' outposts in
the West Bank (that is how most of settlements came to
get Israeli government recognition even if they are
illegal per International law).
And settlers continue to harass Palestinians. Thus, we
descend further into fascism in this apartheid racist
state even as the Israeli propaganda machine still
babbles about 'the only democracy in the Middle East'.
But the demonstrations yesterday in Bil'in, Ni'lin,
and elsewhere went on successfully.
In Al-Ma'sara demonstration, something unusual
happened. As always, village people walked towards
their lands and the soldiers blocked the road with
razor wire and armed jeeps. But after a while and some
negotiations, the officers allowed the marchers to
march along the main road to their lands.
Something new happens here every day.
Better and shorter videos of our arrests in Al-Walaja
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEFwlD4ToF8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfglnJeNUUk
and pictures of popular resistance including in Al-Walaja
http://www.flickr.com/photos/activestills
Israeli military shoot dead a Gaza farmer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSECq3kxT4I
and attack fishermen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAUzugKX1AE
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Inspiring event showing how isolated Israel is
becoming (except by spineless government officials who
need to be challenged). Activists disrupt "Israel
Technology" event at Boston Museum of Science (a
propaganda effort). Report on event here http://boston.indymedia.org/feature/display/210522/index.php
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPLhtRA45Ac
ACTION: We need to act in a last push to stop Israel's
accession to the Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development . Read this OECD Bends Rules for
Israel http://www.agenceglobal.com/Article.asp?Id=2317
Then act here http://holdisraelaccountable.net/
ACTION: Join Palestinians in peaceful expressionand
commemoration of Nakba in Washington DC, Saturday May
15th, 2010 3:30 - 6:00 PM. The boat leaves at 4:00 PM,
we will start meeting at 3:30 PM. Washington Harbour,
3000 Mass Ave., NW. at the bottom of 31st St in
Georgetown. Additional Information: The boat ride is 1
hour, we will regroup afterwards around our digital
billboard truck that will be displaying documentary
video and pictures of the Nakba 1948 and the continued
ethnic cleansing of Palestinians today.
Bring posters that read: Free Palestine, End the
Occupation, Nakba...62 years is enough, Stop U.S. tax
Dollars to Israel, End the siege of Gaza.
Please do not deviate from this theme. If you have a
boat, please join our flotilla on the Potomac. If you
do not wish to ride the boat, we need supporters
cheering the boat from the Key Bridge; we also need
photographers and videographers to document this event
and help us submit a video to the Gaza Freedom March
Nakba competition.
The first prize will be $100 donated to the Free Gaza
Flotilla.
This is a Family Friendly Event, bring your children
for a beautiful ride on the Potomac. We'll be singing
songs from the 60's. Sponsored by: Washington Peace
Center, Gaza Freedom March, Free Gaza Movement, US
Campaign To End The Occupation. RSVP and more info:
dkennedy@freegaza.org, noraburgan@aol.com
Mazin Qumsiyeh
http://qumsiyeh.org
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