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Photos: M31 Free Palestine Action @ Powell and Market

by R. Wilson
May 31. On short notice hundreds of demonstrators gathered at Powell and Market Streets in San Francisco to protest Israel's deadly attack against a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Activists on the ships were carrying motorized wheelchair scooters, toys, educational supplies, and pre-fab housing materials - things barred from Gaza by the Israeli blockade.
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Top Photo: Against a backdrop of banners at Powell and Market that advertise *Wicked*, a sign raised on high: "Jews Say Stop Israeli Terror".

San Franciscans reacted quickly to protest Israel's action. They were joined by South Bay and East Bay residents in a march that started in front of the Israeli Consulate, went past Union Square and culminated in a demo at Powell and Market. Other actions were planned for San Jose and Sacramento on short notice as well.
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§Chanting
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"Free Free Palestine!"
§Police on the street
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§Cindy Sheehan
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§Bayan
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Bayan means "country" in Tagalog. Filipino-Americans in support of Palestine were amongst the crowd.
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Boycott Israeli Goods sign in front of the Gap store at Powell and Markett
§On the opposite side
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Two Israeli flags and one American flag were held by several pro-Israel counter demonstrators. They were far far outnumbered by the hundreds calling for censure of Israel.
§Pro-Israel faction gets an interview
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§Shouting, chanting at Powell and Market
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