Solidarity with Palestine

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

UNC – Chapel Hill Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) stands in solidarity with the people of Gaza who are currently under attack.  We strongly support the right of self determination for the Palestinian people and their right to resist against Israel's illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories.  The state of Israel is currently responsible for murdering over 1,000 and wounding over 4,000 Palestinians in under three weeks.  These numbers are grossly disproportionate to the 13 Israelis that have died since Israel began its ground assault on Gaza. We are appalled to know that the United States unflinchingly supports this genocide and continues to spend billions of our tax dollars to fund and arm the attack on Gaza. We also condemn the actions of Representative David Price, who voted for a resolution which blames the victim and does nothing to stop the massacre of Palestinians.

• We demand that the Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert halt the bloody assault on Gaza immediately.
• We demand that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak open the borders between Egypt and Gaza and allow medical professionals to help the Palestinian people.
• We demand that Israel allow reporters and media into Gaza so that the world can view firsthand the terror it is inflicting on the people of Gaza.
• We demand that Israel immediately withdraw its illegal settlements in the Palestinian territories which have been built on top of bulldozed Palestinian homes.
• We demand that our tax dollars go toward furthering our communities in the US rather than be sent to aid in the genocide of an indigenous people.

Free Palestine- End the Apartheid Now!

US out of the Middle East!