David Price

The recent crisis in Gaza ignited a wave of protest across the country and in our community against the U.S.-funded Israeli assault on the people of Palestine. Even with the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel only days ago, IDF troops continue to occupy the Gaza strip, the blockade and closure of tunnels and border crossings into Gaza continues, and Israel is still refusing to allow desperately needed aid workers in. The U.S./Israeli siege on Gaza killed more than 1300 Palestinians, has left more than 500,000 homeless, 400,000 remain without access to running water and other basic necessities, and these figures will surely rise as the true scope of the destruction is realized. And despite the ceasefire in Gaza, the occupation of Palestine continues.

First, on Friday, January 23, at 4pm, UNC Chapel Hill Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) is organizing a press conference and rally at Rep. David Price's Chapel Hill office located at 88 Vilcom Center. We are outraged at Price's recent vote in favor of House Resolution 34, condoning Israel's attacks on Gaza and giving them a blank check to continue the massacre. It is only with the support of U.S. economic, military, and political aid that the siege on Gaza could happen and that the occupation is able to continue. We demand that David Price take a strong stance against the continued occupation of Palestine and let the people's voice be heard!

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A delegation of students and community members will visit David Price's office at 88 Vilcom Circle, Chapel Hill NC at 9:00 AM on January 16 to express outrage at Representative Price's vote for House Resolution 34 ("Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process"). The resolution is a shameful expression of U.S. support for Israeli crimes in Gaza. The protestors will demand that Representative Price do everything in his power to work towards an unconditional Israeli ceasefire and immediate withdrawal of all Israeli forces from Gaza.

If you would like to join us, please arrive a few minutes early. For more information, contact Hannah at 865-621-2973 or Scott at 919-794-1429.

WHO: Outraged students and community members

WHEN: Jan 16, 9:00 AM

WHERE: Congressman David Price's office, 88 Vilcom Circle, Chapel Hill NC

WHAT: Protest over David Price's support for Israeli massacres in Gaza