Dear friends,
In 6 days, Israel's Prime Minister is set to
expand Israel into much of
Palestine.Palestine is recognised by the
United Nations. But Israel's government is simply taking it
over, in violation of international
law.
Virtually everyone opposes this, but the
question is whether anyone will do anything about it.
Europe and others have the power to make Israel think twice,
but they need to hear a
massive demand for action from
citizens first. Let's give it to them! Demand action for Palestine now
Israel is leaving bits of land to be somewhat
self-governed by Palestinians, while besieging them with
walls, colonies and military towers. Israel may advance its
annexation in stages to decrease international alarm, but the
remainder of Palestine already looks like swiss cheese; an
impossible state to live in, function, and
govern.
Palestinians would effectively be corralled
into pockets of land -- like
large open-air prisons,
under the tight control of Israel. Many call it
Apartheid. As Israel's largest trade partner, the EU can make
clear that annexation and human rights violations in Palestine
will lead to sanctions.
This is one of the most
illegitimate actions ever taken in the long tragic history of
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. If the world yawns, it will
mean a new era of injustice and cruelty.
This is what
Avaaz is for -- let's say "not on our watch", and raise the
alarm with our leaders to act:
Demand action for Palestine now
Avaaz fought hard for
the United Nations to recognize Palestine as the world's 194th
state, and we won. Palestine's Ambassador to Europe said then:
"
Avaaz and its members across the world have played a
crucial role in persuading governments to support the
Palestinian people's bid for a state and for freedom and
peace. They have stood with us throughout and their solidarity
and support will be remembered and cherished across
Palestine". Let's stand with Palestinians, Israelis, and
people everywhere who want to protect rights, freedom, and
laws, and not the rule of the strong governing our
world.
With hope and determination,
Ricken,
Marie, Fadi, Mike, Nax, Mohammad, Nathan and the Avaaz
team
MORE INFORMATION:
400 Jewish studies
scholars denounce Israeli annexation as ‘apartheid’ (Jerusalem
Post)
https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/400-jewish-studies-scholars-denounce-israeli-annexation-as-apartheid-631296Annexation
Is a Gross Violation of International Law: Europe must have a
sharp Response
(Der Spiegel)
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/jean-asselborn-on-israel-s-plan-annexation-is-a-gross-violation-of-international-law-a-7f11734d-2f04-4587-809f-11b3b877141fWhat
would Israel annexing the West Bank mean (The Guardian)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/09/what-would-israel-annexing-the-west-bank-mean
