STOP THE WAR COALITION
31 May 2010
Email office@stopwar.org.uk
Tel: 020 7801 2768
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1) ISRAELI TERROR ON THE HIGH SEAS
2) STOP THE WAR PRESS RELEASE
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1) ISRAELI TERROR ON THE HIGH SEAS
The death toll after the Israeli assault on the Gaza aid flotilla is now reported to be over 20. The attack took place in international waters, making it a major violation of international law. Imagine the response if such an attack had been carried out by Iran. We would now be at war.
Below is the press release issued by Stop the War earlier, calling for the British government to condemn the attack and to break links with Israel.
See the Stop the War website for links to videos of the Israeli attack:
http://bit.ly/aEMHws
Please use all means you can — by email, text, Facebook, Twitter, phone — to publicise today’s emergency demonstration.
EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION TODAY
MONDAY 31 MAY 2.00PM DOWNING STREET LONDON
2) STOP THE WAR PRESS RELEASE
The killing of at least 10 people and the injuring of many more on board the flotilla taking aid to Gaza is the latest in a series of crimes which should see Israel condemned under international law. The 600 protesters were on a peaceful mission and unarmed.
Israel has repeatedly flouted law and public opinion worldwide in its treatment of the Palestinians. Its bombing of Gaza in 2009 and its continued blockade has caused outrage round the world. The flotilla was an attempt to bring aid to the
blockaded population of Gaza. It was supported by many organisations and individuals internationally.
The decision by Israel to attack the flotilla with such loss of human life shows its arrogant and deadly intent in opposing any aid to the Palestinians.
The British and EU governments should immediately condemn this act of terror and break all links with Israel.
The Stop the War Coalition will be joining other organisations at 2pm today to demonstrate outside Downing Street at 2pm.