Rally to End the Violence in Lebanon, Palestine and Israel

Percival Landing, Wednesday, July 19th, 5 PM

Stop the killing of civilians in Israel, Palestine and Lebanon.

Call on the US Government to support the international intervention and negotiations to end the intensifying war in the Middle East.

End US support of Israel's disproportionate response of attacking civilians and infrastructure in Palestine and Lebanon

The current situation

In Lebanon...

Over 150 Lebanese were killed by Israeli air strikes. Israel continues to bomb civilian infrastructure including factories, power plants, grain silos, and the only international airport. There is a sea blockade and Israel is targeting roads and border areas used by refugees and internationals attempting to leave Lebanon. This is the worst bombing in 24 years in Lebanon

In Israel...

25 Israelis have been killed, including 13 civilians. Numerous Israelis have been injured. Towns in northern Israel have suffered rocket attacks from Hezbollah. One soldier was captured by Hamas near Gaza and another two captured by Hezbollah near the Lebanon/Israel border.

In Gaza, Palestine ...

89 Palestinians have been killed in Operation Summer Rain since June 25. Of these, 44 are civilians, including 19 children. Nearly 300 Palestinians have been injured. The foreign ministry office, the main power plant, a university, roads and bridges and homes were bombed. Rafah crossing has been closed - resulting in at least 6 death and 600 illnesses. Elected officials are being help without charges by the Israeli military. While international attention is focused on Lebanon and Israel, the siege on Gaza continues Ministry offices.

In the US....

The US vetoed the UN Security Council Resolution to end the siege in Gaza. At the G8 summit, the United States severely limited the scope of participant’s ability to act on behalf of all civilian casualties in Palestine and Lebanon. The US has failed to call for an end to violence from all sides and has yet to voice support for multilateral negotiations. The US continues to supply weapons to the Israeli military in violation of the terms of the US Arms Export Control Act and Foreign Assistance Act., while suspending humanitarian aid to the Palestinians because of the results of a democratic election.

Please join us this Wednesday to stop the spread of violence throughout the region and call on the US to support international intervention and negotiations.