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George Rishmawi Speaking Tour
Please join us in welcoming George Rishmawi as he talks about his recent trip to Palestine................
Posted: Mon, May 27, 2002 9:23am PDT
Shameful Apology by NY Times for Coverage of Salute to Israeli Apartheid Parade
The New York Times has issued an apology for their coverage of the 'Salute to Israel Parade' in NYC further adding shame to an already shameful day in New York's history...
Posted: Sat, May 25, 2002 8:28pm PDT
Pictures From The Protest At The Golden Gate Bridge
On May 25th about 150 people marched across the Golden Gate Bridge to protest US support for Israel. As the protesters reached the Marin side of the bridge, the police blocked the protest and a few protesters sat down and got arrested. The police then moved in with riot gear and pushed the protesters back across to the toll plaza. An eleven year old girl was arrested for yelling at the cops, thrown on the ground, handcuffed and left face down for over five minutes before being taken away....
Posted: Sat, May 25, 2002 8:08pm PDT
Peaceful March on Golden Gate Bridge
In support of the oppressed people of
Palestine, all oppressed people and supprting peace on the planet, people gathered and marched on the bridge....
Posted: Sat, May 25, 2002 6:16pm PDT
israeli terrorists let go to strike again!
elderly woman who (supposedly) provided the two Israelis arrested in Oak Harbor Washington (with explosives traces on them and in their truck) with their alibi has—just one week later—moved, or disappeared, and cannot be found to corroborate her account....
Posted: Fri, May 24, 2002 8:16am PDT
General Union of Palestine Students Statement Regarding May 7th (video/mpeg 776.0KB)
The media has misrepresented what really happened on May 7th at the General Union of Palestine Students protest at SFSU. Here is a summary of what really happened....
Posted: Tue, May 21, 2002 12:40pm PDT
Understanding The Israeli Palestinian Conflict For The Average American
Israel bars any candidate from holding office who thinks Israel should be a secular, democratic state with equal rights for all....
Posted: Tue, May 21, 2002 1:12am PDT
Divest Israel Now
Support for US movement to force local, state a federal pension funds to divest direct investments in Israeli gov. amd military infrastructure...
Posted: Sun, May 19, 2002 11:56pm PDT
Occupation? What occupation?
Knowing how much Americans are worried about the loss of innocent life in Palestine, I thought I'd summarize the number of Palestinians killed in the past 17 months....
Posted: Sun, May 19, 2002 9:30pm PDT
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