gaza petition
Dear friends,
The people of Gaza are being squeezed to death. This week's
blackouts have finally reached the attention of the world -- and the
international community could help end the blockade. Our obligation
is clear. This isn't about Israel vs Palestine or Hamas vs Fatah:
this is about 1.5 million human beings locked up in the biggest
prison on earth. The siege of Gaza is a collective punishment
violating international law, and far from ensuring Israel's
security, it is only stoking rage and desperation.
Incredibly, the UN, European Union and Arab League have so far
failed to act. We must seize this moment with an emergency campaign:
demanding that the international community step in to end this
blockade, ensure the free flow of supplies, and help broker the
ceasefire which civilians on all sides desperately need. Please
click below to sign the emergency petition -- we'll deliver it to
the UN, EU and Arab League when we reach 100,000 signatures, so sign
and tell everyone you know:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/gaza_end_the_siege/8.php?cl=51718450
The humanitarian crisis of sealed-off Gaza is only getting worse,
and a rain of missiles is falling. No genuine peace talks will be
possible while the siege continues. In the Israel-Lebanon war of
2006, we saw how global pressure and assistance can help stop a
crisis and protect civilians from harm -- we cannot stay silent
about the crisis in Gaza. Please add your name now at the link
above, and forward this message widely.
With hope and determination,
Ricken, Paul, Galit, Esra'a, Pascal, Ben and the whole Avaaz team
PS For more about the crisis:
Associated Press article including Red Cross report:
http://ap.google.com/article/A
LeqM5iNIUuovp8Buyld1S6EFTSWfznQZwD8UB050G0
Former Clinton official calls for ceasefire, ending siege:
http://www.iht.com/articles/
2008/01/21/opinion/edmalley.php
UN reports on the humanitarian crisis,
including background to the
blackouts:
http://www.ochaopt.org/?
module=displaysecti on§ion_id= 11&static= 0&format= html
Deepening medical crisis in Gaza (UN):
http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=75693
PSS In a global interactive poll, tens of thousands of Avaaz members
helped to set our direction for campaigning on the Israeli-
Palestinian conflict -- addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
and achieving a reciprocal ceasefire were both supported by over 90%
of respondents:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/annapolis_results_2
The people of Gaza are being squeezed to death. This week's
blackouts have finally reached the attention of the world -- and the
international community could help end the blockade. Our obligation
is clear. This isn't about Israel vs Palestine or Hamas vs Fatah:
this is about 1.5 million human beings locked up in the biggest
prison on earth. The siege of Gaza is a collective punishment
violating international law, and far from ensuring Israel's
security, it is only stoking rage and desperation.
Incredibly, the UN, European Union and Arab League have so far
failed to act. We must seize this moment with an emergency campaign:
demanding that the international community step in to end this
blockade, ensure the free flow of supplies, and help broker the
ceasefire which civilians on all sides desperately need. Please
click below to sign the emergency petition -- we'll deliver it to
the UN, EU and Arab League when we reach 100,000 signatures, so sign
and tell everyone you know:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/gaza_end_the_siege/8.php?cl=51718450
The humanitarian crisis of sealed-off Gaza is only getting worse,
and a rain of missiles is falling. No genuine peace talks will be
possible while the siege continues. In the Israel-Lebanon war of
2006, we saw how global pressure and assistance can help stop a
crisis and protect civilians from harm -- we cannot stay silent
about the crisis in Gaza. Please add your name now at the link
above, and forward this message widely.
With hope and determination,
Ricken, Paul, Galit, Esra'a, Pascal, Ben and the whole Avaaz team
PS For more about the crisis:
Associated Press article including Red Cross report:
http://ap.google.com/article/A
LeqM5iNIUuovp8Buyld1S6EFTSWfznQZwD8UB050G0
Former Clinton official calls for ceasefire, ending siege:
http://www.iht.com/articles/
2008/01/21/opinion/edmalley.php
UN reports on the humanitarian crisis,
including background to the
blackouts:
http://www.ochaopt.org/?
module=displaysecti on§ion_id= 11&static= 0&format= html
Deepening medical crisis in Gaza (UN):
http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=75693
PSS In a global interactive poll, tens of thousands of Avaaz members
helped to set our direction for campaigning on the Israeli-
Palestinian conflict -- addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
and achieving a reciprocal ceasefire were both supported by over 90%
of respondents:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/annapolis_results_2
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