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Audio montage from Oakland federal building direct action, 5.8.02 (audio/mpeg 1.8MB)
A montage of audio clips from the May 8th occupation in the atrium of the Oakland federal building where 20-30 activists locked down and demanded an end to US aid for Israel's occupation of Palestine. Earth First! activist Darryl Cherney, who along with the estate of the late Judi Bari is suing the FBI and Oakland police for civil rights violations, spoke to the locked-down affinity group after emerging from the courthouse, which is also in the federal building. MP3, 7:43 minutes....
Posted: Sun, May 19, 2002 2:16pm PDT
Interview with David Solnit during banner hang at Oakland federal building, 5.8.02 (audio/mpeg 1.1MB)
2 activists participated in a large direct action at the Oakland federal building by climbing two poles and hanging a large banner across the walkway in front of the building. Art and Revolution activist / organizer David Solnit was one of the climbers. Inside the atrium of the federal building, 20 more people were locked down around two enormous pillars, accompanied by an even larger support group. They demanded an end to US Aid for Israel's occupation of Palestine just as Sharon was meeting...
Posted: Sun, May 19, 2002 12:30pm PDT
10's of Thousands March in Solidarity with Palestine (London)
Tens of thousands of people marched in London to show their solidarity with the people of Palistine. The demo which left Hyde Park at 1.00pm went to trafalger square for a rally and speeches. Unlike an Israeli demo of a similar size 2 weeks ago this march has recieved little news coverage....
Posted: Sat, May 18, 2002 1:21pm PDT
5/18 update about Americans detained in Israel
Trevor and Kristin are back home, but several others are still detained in Israel!...
Posted: Sat, May 18, 2002 1:15pm PDT
Statement in Support of the General Union of Palestine Students, San Francisco State
The following statement is in response to the various allegations that have been made against the organizers and participants that were involved in the counterdemonstration to protest Israel on May 7th at San Francisco State University...
Posted: Fri, May 17, 2002 12:12pm PDT
5/16 Update on Americans detained in Israel
Some of the detainees are reportedly being put on flights home, but several others remain imprisoned in Israel....
Posted: Thu, May 16, 2002 1:01pm PDT
Jewish Group Protests on Anniversary of Al Nakba in Solidarity with Palestinians
Jews for a Free Palestine organized a rally in front of a downtown San Francisco hotel to protest a pro-Zionist gathering....
Posted: Thu, May 16, 2002 12:08am PDT
13 activists from local Jewish group arrested protesting private US aid to Israel
On May 15th at 5 PM, a small group of protesters gathered in front of the Four Seasons Hotel to protest against the Jewish Community Federation meeting inside. The protest was organized by Jews For a Free Palestine, a Jewish group opposed to US aid for Israel. A little after 6 PM, thirteen protesters inside unfurled a banner protesting aid to Israel and linked arms. Police arrived en mass and the protesters inside were taken away....
Posted: Wed, May 15, 2002 11:27pm PDT
Haggai Matar, Refusenik, Speaks in Madison, Wisconsin (Audio and Video)
Last night, 18-year-old Israeli citizen Haggai Matar spoke at the First Unitarian Society in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Matar is part of a growing movement of "refuseniks", Israelis who refuse to serve in the military to enforce the occupation of Palestine. He faces prison time this summer for his refusal....
Posted: Wed, May 15, 2002 8:01am PDT
Update on male detainees on hunger strike in Israeli detention
The situation of the men in detention becomes even more urgent as a holiday weekend approaches in Israel. Call now!...
Posted: Wed, May 15, 2002 2:39am PDT
Jews for a Free Palestine Action - May 15th - 5:30 pm SF
Please join JEWS FOR A FREE PALESTINE in telling the Jewish Community Federation:
In front of the Four Seasons Hotel, 735 Market St between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco
May 15th - 5:30 pm...
Posted: Tue, May 14, 2002 6:29pm PDT
Living inside the racist Israeli state
Arab citizens have been troubled recently by an issue that had not been discussed in past decades: does the creeping entry of transfer in Israel's legitimate public domain reflect a genuine danger? It is important to recognize that beyond the fear involved in discussing this question, there is another dimension. Arab citizens have lost the sense that they understand the Jewish majority and are able to readily discern processes which it undergoes. Many view Israeli society as being more extrem...
Posted: Tue, May 14, 2002 3:18pm PDT
U.S. Catch Israelis With TNT in Truck Near Air Base
- FOX NEWS
Documents read to Fox News indicate that both driver and passenger were Israeli nationals
A Budget truck was pulled over in Oak Harbor, Wash., last Tuesday near the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and found to have traces of TNT on the gearshift and traces of RDX plastic explosive on the steering wheel, Fox News has learned....
Posted: Tue, May 14, 2002 1:26pm PDT
Please keep calling re: Trevor and others
Last night we went to bed thinking that Trevor, Nathan, Nathan, and Tom had all been put on planes back to the US (deported by the Israeli State). This morning, we found out that that is not the case- possibly because Israel wants the Americans to pay for their own deportation. Keep calling to ask about where they are being held, why Nathan, Nathan, and Tom’s families are being told they have to pay for their tickets to the US (the agreement that they would not be deported....
Posted: Tue, May 14, 2002 9:53am PDT
11 arrested in seattle: No Aid to Israel, Free Trevor
Seattle post Intelligencer reprot of direct action and protes against Israels Occupation and detention of Trevor Baumgartner...
Posted: Sat, May 11, 2002 10:19pm PDT
MASSIVE DEMO FOR PEACE IN ISRAEL
Over 100,000 Israelis tell Sharon and his militarists that the people want PEACE and an END TO THE OCCUPATION....
Posted: Sat, May 11, 2002 6:57pm PDT
Report on 5/11 SF March for Mumia Abu-Jamal
On a very bright warm San Francisco summer (70 degrees) day, several hundred people of all ages and colors marched up San Francisco's main thoroughfare, Market Street, from the Embarcadero to the Civic Center for a rally in front of City Hall for political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. Representatives from all the political struggles, including labor, Palestine, Puerto Rico, Philippines, lesbian and gay, Latino and from all the socialist organizations were at this very important demonstration....
Posted: Sat, May 11, 2002 4:11pm PDT
Ex-Berkeley man held by Israelis
Ex-Berkeley man held by Israelis
Activist allegedly aided West Bank Palestinians -Oakland Tribune...
Posted: Sat, May 11, 2002 3:09pm PDT
11 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested In Seattle
Demonstrators Block Traffic To Protest US/Israeli Policies...
Posted: Sat, May 11, 2002 7:25am PDT
War Crimes in Jenin
As pro-Israel pieces of shit flap their wings over whether or not a "massacre" occurred, pro-Palestinians are left pushing the fact that war crimes were committed in Jenin....
Posted: Fri, May 10, 2002 1:42pm PDT