Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:19 pm Post subject: George Galloway: A Lifeline to Gaza
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2) A LIFELINE FROM BRITAIN TO GAZA
A Lifeline for Gaza aid convoy will leave Britain on Saturday
14 February 2009. It has been initiated by George Galloway MP,
who writes:
We will not look away. The Palestinians in Gaza need our help
now, just as they did when Israel's bombs and illegal weapons
were dropping.
Thousands of people have contacted me to say that they have
marched, cried at the television pictures and feel helpless in
the face of the suffering.
That's why I have launched a major initiative in response to
the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. I will be leading an aid
convoy from London to Gaza leaving on 14 February and
travelling through France, Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia,
Libya, Egypt and through Rafah and into Gaza. It will bring
material aid and raise the banner of Palestine in all the
countries that we visit.
The convoy will be led by a British fire engine, ambulances,
and many trucks full of practical aid given by the various
communities in Britain.
FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE AID CONVOY, SEE THE VIVA PALESTINA
WEBSITE: http://www.vivapalestina.org/ _________________ 'Come and see the violence inherent in the system.
Help, help, I'm being repressed!'
“The more you tighten your grip, the more Star Systems will slip through your fingers.”
http://www.valentinesforpalestine.org/
On Thurs. February 12th we will be having an art show in LA, during the downtown art walk, at the Lost Souls Cafe:
Old Bank District - Harlem Place Alley
124 W. 4th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213.617.7006
http://lostsouls.com/
This art will be "adopted" by donors and sent to Gaza City where they will remain to be put on public display for all Gazans to enjoy.
If you have a piece you'd like to contribute to the event please submit it to the Lost Souls Cafe before the 10th. All pieces entered into the show will be auctioned off for adoption starting Valentine's Day. Proceeds will go towards humanitarian aid in occupied Gaza.
St. Valentine is the name given to several martyrs and we can think of none who've been crucified more under the rule of empire than the Palestinian people. February 14th seems like a fitting day.
We will finally have a chance to do something meaningful on Valentine's Day - to express real love and ask for forgiveness. February 14th will be a chance to say "I'm sorry" to the Palestinian people for the unimaginable grief our tax dollars have caused.
Divert what you'd usually spend on chocolates and roses to humanitarian aid.
You can donate with the PayPal button below.
Checks should be sent in an envelope addressed to the Development Aid Institute:
Development Aid Institute
Valentines For Palestine
Joint UNWDA Mission
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C. Camilo J Cela 1 L5 M111
Sevilla 41018 Spain _________________ 'Come and see the violence inherent in the system.
Help, help, I'm being repressed!'
“The more you tighten your grip, the more Star Systems will slip through your fingers.”
- SATURDAY 7 FEBRUARY: ISRAELI BOYCOTT
A major boycott protest, organised by Palestine Solidarity
Campaign, will be held at the Agrexco HQ in Hayes, Middlesex.
Agrexco is one of the main despatch centres for Israeli
produced flowers. The next week is one of the busiest times
for the sale of flowers, with Valentine's day approaching.
What most people do not know is that many of the flowers sold
in Britain come from Israel. For full details of the Agrexco
protest, including available transport, and for other boycott
activities this Saturday, go to: http://tinyurl.com/dkcp5p
- SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY: CHILDREN'S DEMONSTRATION
A children's demonstration for the children of Gaza and for
all children of Palestine will take place outside 10 Downing
Street on Sunday 8 February, 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The protest is
organised by the Islamic Human Rights Commission and
Palestinian Forum of Britain and is supported by many other
organisations, including Stop the War Coalition.
- MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY: ISRAELI AMBASSADOR PROTEST
Kensington and Chelsea Council have invited the Israeli
Ambassador for a diplomatic reception at Kensington Town Hall
on Monday 9 February, despite Labour councillors tabling a
motion calling for the invitation to be withdrawn. A
London-wide protest has been called outside Kensington Town
Hall, when the reception takes place at 5.30pm on 9 February.
The Israeli Ambassador should not be feted at diplomatic
receptions but expelled from Britain for the war crimes
perpetrated by the country he represents.
* Israeli Ambassador Protest, Monday 9 February 5.30pm
* Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7nx
- SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY: VIVA PALESTINA CONVOY LEAVES UK
The Viva Palestina aid convoy, initiated by George Galloway MP
and supported by many organisations, including Stop the War,
leaves Britain on 14 February, taking the message "We will not
look away from Gaza" through France, Spain, Morocco, Algeria,
Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt, before reaching Gaza around 9
March. The convoy will bring clothes, medicines and other
essential resources to Gaza. There are 32 vehicles pledged so
far, including six ambulances. The response has been so high
in London that all the vehicles are now filled with donated
aid. Aid collections are still taking place outside London and
supporters are also encouraged to make donations For full
details of the Viva Palestina convoy and how you can
contribute, go to: http://www.vivapalestina.org/
- SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY: BENEFIT FOR GAZA
A benefit for Stop the War Coalition & Medical Aid for
Palestinians, with Yaaba Funk, LowKey (see
http://tinyurl.com/bst8fp) and multi-percussionist Renu
Hossain
THE CROSS KINGS 7.30-11.30pm £10/ £5 (+ donations), 126 York
Way, London N1 0AX. Tel 020 7278 8318
www.thecrosskings.co.uk for travel and direction info
- FEBRUARY 6-21: SEVEN JEWISH CHILDREN -- A PLAY FOR GAZA
Caryl Churchill, one of Britain's leading playwrights and a
long time supporter of Stop the War, has written a very short
play, called Seven Jewish Children: A Play for Gaza, which is
a ten minute history of Israel, ending with the bombing of
Gaza, from 6-21 February. There will be thirteen performances
at the Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London. Admission
is free. There will be a collection for Medical Aid for
Palestinians at the end of the performance. For full details
and how to reserve a seat, see: http://tinyurl.com/dnjty3 _________________ 'Come and see the violence inherent in the system.
Help, help, I'm being repressed!'
“The more you tighten your grip, the more Star Systems will slip through your fingers.”
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