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Islamic Human Rights Commission
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4th May 2002
UK EVENT UPDATE: Counter-demonstration to Pro-Israel Rally, 6th May 2002
Further to our last alert, Totallyjewish.com has announced that former Israeli PM and warmonger Benjamin Netanyahu will be addressing the pro-Israel rally with many others including Peter Mandelson MP. It is imperative that we raise our voice in protest against this event which seeks to justify the genocidal policies perpetrated by the Israelis in Jenin and across Palestine.
The official counter-demonstration organised by IHRC will take place between Admiralty Arch (The Mall) and Trafalgar Square to coincide with and oppose the Zionist demonstration commencing at 2.00pm. Please be prompt. This counter-demonstration is open to all people of conscience regardless of their confessional background.
For more information please contact us on the numbers below or check the website. Please forward this information widely.
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Islamic Human Rights Commission
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2nd May 2002
UK EVENT: Counter-demonstration to Pro-Israel Rally, Trafalgar Square, London, UK, 6th May 2002
IHRC has noted the many requests from campaigners to organise an official counterdemonstration to the provocative pro-Israel rally. This rally clearly heralds support of a state which has pursued genocidal policies against the indigenous peoples of the region over many years, most recently in Jenin.
It has become apparent that there will be many supporters of Palestine going to Trafalgar Square regardless of whether there is an organised counter demonstration or not. Whilst no-one can stop any protestor who wishes to intermingle with that rally, we suggest that protestors join the counterdemonstration at its appointed place so as to:
(a) succeed in sending out a clear signal of opposition to this Israeli rally
(b) distinguish us from the pro-Israeli demonstrators (mixing within the rally can unwittingly help swell the numbers of Zionist supporters
The counterdemonstration is open to all peoples of conscience regardless of their background to peacefully and loudly oppose the racism, genocide and oppression of Zionism.
The counter demonstration will take place between Admiralty Arch and Trafalgar Square (exact position to be confirmed tomorrow) to coincide with and oppose the Zionist demonstration commencing at 2.00pm. Please be prompt.
For more information please contact us on the numbers below or check the website. Please forward this information widely.
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Holy Qur’an: Chapter 4, Verse 75
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