Fwd: Gaza Press Release DRAFT
Hany Amer
AA....perhaps we can distribute to all members inshallah
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From: Iman Dandan <iman....@gmail.com>
Date: 23 November 2012 11:40:30 AM AEDT
To: Miriam Silva <miriam....@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Gaza Press Release DRAFT
Salaams,
Please find attached in PDF format the Gaza Press Release. Please post this release to your websites and facebook accounts and email through to your networks/email lists.
We have also asked that this be announced at Friday Sermons across NSW (That there is a unified statement from Muslim leaders about the current events in Gaza).
Br Ahmed Kilani will also be writing an article for Muslim Village regarding the statement.
The designated Media spokespersons are:
Ms Randa Abdel-Fattah on 0411 135 654 and Mr Samier Dandan on 0414 998 008
Thank you all for your contributions, may Allah swt grant the people of Gaza relief from the oppression and strengthen our community bond.
Wasalaams,
Iman Dandan
0415 503 135
For those who cannot access PDF, the statement and signatories are below:
Press Release
Friday, 23rd November 2012
"Australian Muslim community urges Australian government to condemn the indiscriminate killing of Palestinian civilians"
The Australian Muslim community condemns in the strongest possible terms the attacks by Israel against the civilian Palestinian population in the Gaza Strip. In less than a week, more than 160 Palestinians have been killed, many of them civilians. Despite this, the Australian government has steadfastly stood by Israel and has defended its inhumane actions.
We acknowledge and regret civilian casualties on both sides of the conflict. Community leaders have expressed their disappointment that Prime Minister Gillard has not taken a strong stance against the excessive and indiscriminate use of force by Israel against Palestinian civilians, as well as the continual destruction of essential infrastructure.
The Australian government must condemn these heinous crimes. Palestinians living in the Occupied Territories have endured for far too long the consequences of unjust Israeli policies and the Muslim community condemns acquiescence regarding this issue.
As a member of the UN Security Council, Australia now bears an even greater responsibility to be a just and responsible global player. It must exert more pressure on Israel to comply with its obligations under International law and end its illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip.
The Australian Muslim community declares its support for the people of Palestine and prays for the relief of their suffering. We welcome the ceasefire and hope both parties abide by it to prevent further loss of life.
The Australian Muslim community also calls on the Australian media outlets to report the situation in Gaza fairly and without prejudice.
For media enquiries please contact:
Ms Randa Abdel-Fattah on 0411 135 654
Mr Samier Dandan on 0414 998 008
Statement on behalf of:
Islamic Council of New South Wales (ICNSW)
Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV)
Australian National Imams Council (ANIC)
Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA)
Islamic Egyptian Society
United Muslim Women Association (UMWA)
United Muslims of Australia (UMA)
Australian Muslim Women’s Association (AMWA)
Australian Islamic Voice
Australian Islamic Mission
Nabi Akram Islamic Centre
Australian Islamic House
Islamic Women’s Welfare Association
Muslim Women’s Association of South Australia Inc
Ahl Assunnah Wal Jama'ah Association
Australian MEFF Consortium (MEFF)
Islamic Foundation for Education and Welfare (IFEW)
Progeny Islamic Publications
Al-Jaafaria Shia Islamic Centre
Hills District Muslim Society (HDMS)
On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 10:33 AM, Miriam Silva <miriam....@gmail.com> wrote:
Salaams ImanJAK great workPlease add Muslim Women's Association of SA Inc as a signatory.
Kind Regards and wassalamMiriamDear ImanPlease addAustralian MEFF Consortium (MEFF)Islamic Foundation for Education & Wefare (IFEW)WaassalamZia
Sent from my iPhoneOnce finalised, we will PDF and send it to all to send through to their contacts inshallah.
On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 2:34 AM, Silma Ihram <silma...@gmail.com> wrote:
Assalaam alaikum,Please include the Australian Muslim Women's Association. Job well done, although we should probably all send copies individually just to stress how important this is to us,WassalaamSilma
Sent from my iPadSalaams,
Attached is the final version of the statement (I will adjust the date). I would like to send this out tomorrow morning.
If you would like to be added as a signatory please let me know via email or text message by 7am tomorrow morning at the latest.
Regards,
Iman Dandan
0415 503 135
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