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8 April, NYC: Candlelight vigil for Yassir Murtaja

Sunday, 8 April
7:00 pm
14th St – Union Square
NYC
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/192060031410150/

Yassir Murtaja, 30, had an infectious smile and a heart of gold. He was known to those who knew him as a selfless friend who always put the love for his people and his community first. He was a loving father and husband, a courageous journalist who exposed Israeli crimes and showed the life under Israeli siege and occupation. Yassir was murdered yesterday by Israeli forces while he was reporting on the Great Return March, mass protests that have been taking place in Gaza since March 30th. He was wearing a PRESS vest and helmet when he got shot by snipers.

We call on our friends and community in NYC to come together to stand in reflection and remembrance of Yassir and the 30 other Palestinian martyrs who have been killed by the Israeli oppressors.

We ask that you please bring candles and flowers.

8 April, Washington, DC: Emergency Action – Solidarity with the People of Gaza

Sunday, 8 April
12:00 pm
Israeli Embassy
3514 International Drive NW
Washington, DC
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2461107123911326/

Emergency Rally in Solidarity of Gaza and the Great Return March

(Washington, D.C., April 7, 2018) – On Sunday, April 8th, a grassroots coalition of activists will be holding a rally at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. in solidarity with the people of Gaza to demand:

• Palestinians be allowed to return to their homes peacefully according to UN resolution 194
• Palestinians be allowed to protest and demonstrate peacefully without being attacked
• An end to the siege on Gaza so that Palestinians may live normal lives

WHAT: Emergency Gaza Solidarity Rally
WHEN: Sunday, April 8th, 12noon
WHERE: Embassy of Israel, 3514 International Drive NW, Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: info@ampalestine.org

On March 30, during the Great Return March, the people of Gaza chose to protest for their right to return to their homeland. The Israeli military responded to this courageous action by opening fire against the crowds, killing at least 31 and wounding hundreds.

SEE: Protests in Gaza are leading to many deaths and injuries among Palestinians, yet Israel has faced little criticism
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/israel-palestine-gaza-march-of-return-protest-deaths-a8292601.html

As the people of Gaza continue to march for their rights and come under fire, we organize in response to the killings to call on the U.S. government and members of Congress to end their silence and demand accountability for Israel’s grievous actions.

Note: This will be a nonviolent action. The organizers do not take accountability for or encourage violence of any kind.

14 April, Tampa: Great Return March

Saturday, 14 April
4:00 pm
Joe Chillura Courthouse Square
600 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/810617752466334/

Moved by the Great Return March in Gaza, the Palestinian diaspora in Tampa Bay is steadfast in our right to return to our lands as stipulated by UN Resolution 242. This year marks 70 years of Al Nakba (the catastrophe) that robbed 500,000 Palestinians of our lands and massacred hundreds more, paving the way for a brutal occupation, a racist apartheid system, and a war that dehumanizes our people daily.

*******DEMANDS*******
Our Right of Return
Stop US aid to Israel
Stop US police partnership and training in Israel

14 April, Bristol: International Palestinian Prisoners’ Day

Saturday, 14 April
4:00 pm
Palestine Museum and Cultural Centre
27 Broad St
Bristol, UK
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/234671800430987/

Please come and join us to learn more about the situation of Palestinian Prisoners from first-hand accounts and speakers, including Ryvka Barnard of War on Want.

Doors open at 3.30pm and the event is free to all. Event runs from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.

Opportunity for further discussion and networking in the Resbite Café (ground floor) where vegan food will be available after the event at £ 6.00 per plate.

We look forward to welcoming you.

8 April, Nanterre: Rally for Gaza

Sunday, 8 April
11:00 am
Place Gabriel-Peri
Nanterre, France

End the massacres and lift the siege now! Sanctions against Israel!

12 April, Sydney: Radiance of Resistance documentary film screening

Thursday, 12 April
7:00 pm
NSW Teachers Federation Auditorium
37 Reservoir St
Surry Hills
Sydney, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/155068098490533/

Organized by the Coalition for Justice and Peace in Palestine – Sydney

Lock in Thurs April 12 in Sydney to see this amazing documentary! Get your tickets now and share with friends.

Winner of Best Documentary at Respect Human Rights Festival in Belfast. Radiance of Résistance tells the story of Janna Ayyad 9 years old, and Ahed Tamimi 14 years old who have become global ambassadors for Palestinian human rights. The film is an intimate look at their everyday lives and role as part of the new generation of Palestinian civil rights leaders

12 April, Viareggio: Resistance to Zionism: Testimonies of a Palestinian detainee

Thursday, 12 April
9:00 pm
Cantiere Sociale Versiliese
Via Belluomini 18
Viareggio, Italy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/160844341297564/

Speakers will include:
Moneeb Shubib from Nablus, coordinater of the Qaderoum network and professor at Al-Quds Open University
Bassem Saleh of the Rome Friends of Palestinian Prisoners

Initiative by Repubblica Viareggina

Resistenza al sionismo
Le testimonianze di un detenuto politico palestinese dal carcere israeliano
interverranno:
Moneeb Shubib di Nablus coordinatore della rete Quaderoum e docente della Open University of Jerusalem
Bassam Saleh di Roma Amici dei Prigionieri Palestinesi
Coordina Ave Mazzetti di repubblica Viareggina
Iniziativa promossa da Repubblica Viareggina

17 April, Brussels: Solidarity with Palestinian Political Prisoners and Gaza

Tuesday, 17 April
4:00 pm
Near Central Station
Carrefour de l’Europe
Brussels, Belgium
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/346735832500700/

17 April 2018: International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Political Prisoners!

Rally in front of Central Station in Brussels, from 4 pm to 7 pm

Since 1967, over 800,000 Palestinians have been imprisoned for resisting a military occupation and colonial settlement that has lasted for over half a century (!) Today, around 6,500 Palestinians, including more than 300 minors, are held in Israeli jails. Many are detained without trial, while others are the victims of arbitrary Israeli military courts. During their detention, most are subjected to all forms of ill-treatment including “muscular” interrogation. On average, each year, 700 children are imprisoned.

Occupation and colonialism are illegal under international law. Although, since 1967, they have been regularly condemned by the United Nations, neither this global institution or its constituent states have decided on sanctions to pressure Israel to respect international law.

It is up to us to show our solidarity with the Palestinian people!

Le 17 avril 2018 : journée internationale de SOLIDARITÉ AVEC LES PRISONNIERS POLITIQUES PALESTINIENS !

Rassemblement devant la Gare Centrale à Bruxelles, de 16h à 19h.

Depuis 1967, plus de 800.000 Palestiniens ont été emprisonnés pour avoir résisté à une occupation militaire et une colonisation qui durent depuis plus d’un demi-siècle (!). Aujourd’hui encore, environ 6.500 Palestinien-e-s, dont plus de 300 mineurs d’âge, croupissent dans les prisons israéliennes. Beaucoup sont détenus sans jugement. Les autres sont victimes de l’arbitraire des tribunaux militaires israéliens. Au cours de leur détention, la plupart sont soumis à toutes sortes de mauvais traitements dont des interrogatoires « musclés ». En moyenne, chaque année, 700 mineur-e-s sont emprisonnés.

L’occupation et la colonisation sont illégales au regard du Droit international. Même si, depuis 1967, elles sont régulièrement condamnées par l’Organisation des Nations Unies, ni cette institution mondiale, ni aucun des États qui la composent n’ont jamais décidé de sanctions susceptibles d’obliger l’Etat d’Israël à y mettre fin.

A nous de montrer notre solidarité avec le peuple palestinien!

17 april 2018 : Dag van Internationale SOLIDARITEIT MET PALESTIJNSE POLITIEKE GEVANGENEN

Samenkomst voor het Centraal Station, in Brussel, van 16u tot 19u.

Sinds 1967, zijn al meer dan 800.000 Palestijnen gevangen genomen wegens verzet tegen de militaire bezetting en kolonisatie die al meer dan een halve eeuw (!) duurt. Nog vandaag bevinden zich ongeveer 6500 Palestijnen, waaronder 300 minderjarigen zich in Israëlische gevangenissen. Velen van hen worden zonder rechtsuitspraak vastgehouden. De andere zijn slachtoffer van de willekeur van de Israëlische militaire rechtbanken. In de loop van hun voorhechtenis, wordt de meerderheid van hen onderworpen aan allerlei slechte behandelingen, waaronder gewelddadige ondervragingen. Gemiddeld worden jaarlijks ook zo’n 700 minderjarigen gevangen genomen.

De bezetting en de kolonisatie zijn in strijd met het Internationaal Recht. Sinds 1965 zijn ze meermaals veroordeeld geweest door de Verenigde Naties. Toch zijn noch de VN, noch de landen die er deel van uitmaken ooit overgegaan tot het opleggen van sancties om de Staat Israël te verplichten een einde te maken aan de bezetting.

Aan ons om onze solidariteit met het Palestijnse volk te tonen!

8 April, Marseille: Rally in support of the Palestinian people

Sunday, 8 April
4:00 pm
Vieux Port
Marseille, France
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/456231051478487/

Rally in solidarity with the Great Return March. Right of return for all Palestinian refugees! Lift the blockade of Gaza!

8 April, Malmo: Day of the Land

Sunday, 8 April
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Fagerstagatan 1D
Malmo, Sweden
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/381762768989498/

Gathering will begin at 12 noon, followed by fruit and tea and prayer until 1:30 pm. Speakers will begin at 1:30 pm.