Action Alert: Stop Slaughter in Gaza Print E-mail
Monday, 29 December 2008

actionalert.jpgThe problem

In the last month, not only have the Zionists tried to take away crucial aid to the Palestinians, by trying to shut down charity Interpal, now they are taking away their lives, AGAIN.

Nearly 300 hundred Muslims have been killed with another 700 injured, in the latest attacks by Israel, which also include targeting a mosque. The air raids are reported by the BBC as some of the heaviest in decades.

Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak said "Operation Cast Lead" against the Islamist movement, will continue "as long as necessary" according to an article by AFP.

Why should it matter to you?

These Muslims who are being killed are your brothers and sisters and it is each and every Muslims responsibilty to defend them. Praying alone will not do. There are many steps you can take to stop the dangerous and ruthless Zionist machine taking more Muslim lives.

The Solution-Take action now!

Write to your local MP and ask them what they are doing to oppose the attacks in Gaza. Ask your local mosque to do the same. If you don't have time to compose an email yourself, don't worry, you can use the following template:

Dear (Name of MP),

I am outraged at the current events in Gaza, where Palestinians are being killed in large numbers due to Israeli attacks.

I am also shocked to learn that the Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak has said that "it will continue as long as necessary".

I would like to know what you, as my MP, are doing to oppose these attacks. This cannot continue and if you are not already doing something to oppose these vicious attacks I demand that you do.

Please advise me with how you will be proceeding on this issue. I look forward to your response.

Thank you,
(your name)

To find out who your local MP is and for contact details click here. If you have an alternative template post it here as well as any responses from your MPs.

For more information contact MPACUK on info@mpacuk.org or call us at 0870 760 5594




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Readers have left 4 comments.
Abu_Maryam:

State sponsored terrorism !
Whats the difference between these attacks and the attacks on Sept 11.
This is and always has been a war agianst Islam and Muslims.
(1) 2008-12-29 14:13:47
F. Muzzy:

http://www.jfjfp.org/

Join the protests against the bombing of Gaza
Protests scheduled for London, Birmingham, Halifax, York, Sheffield,
Bradford, Cardiff, Portsmouth
Details here

JfJfP Statement on the bombing of Gaza

In the light of Israeli air strikes against the Gazan population, Jews for Justice for Palestinians (JfJfP), the largest Jewish peace group in the UK or Europe, has today, Sunday 28 December 2008, released this open letter to Gordon Brown:

Dear Prime Minister

At the time of writing, almost 300 Gazans are dead, hundreds more wounded. The air strikes appear to be aimed indiscriminately at both civilian and military targets. Israel is using its extensive military power to wreak carnage on innocent civilians. This is a condemnable act of mindless violence, and we call upon you and the international community to intervene immediately.

Claiming that this is an action to stop rocket fire is a wholly unpersuasive argument. The six-month ceasefire has been squandered by Israel. The populations of Sderot, Ashkelon and southern Israel have been left unprotected by their own government, which has failed to either build shelters or make a more lasting agreement. The Israeli government is exploiting the understandable fear of their own citizens as an excuse for today’s strikes.

The Israeli government steadily sought to break down the ceasefire, not just in Gaza since early November, but also in the West Bank. Israeli forces have carried out an average of 33 incursions, 42 arrests or detentions, 12 woundings and 0.84 killings a week in the West Bank during the ceasefire. The tactic has been to continue attacking Hamas and other militants in the West Bank, provoking responses in Gaza, and to use the responses as the pretext for the massive attacks of the last 24 hours.

On 23rd December Hamas offered to renew the ceasefire if Israel would undertake to open border crossings for supplies of aid and fuel, and halt incursions. For those of us appalled at the collective punishment involved in the ongoing siege, and concerned that Israelis should not fear death or injury from Qassam rockets, that seems a truly reasonable response.

For Israel to reject it bespeaks a bankrupt body politic especially since the army and the politicians are acting against the wishes of the Israeli public. It is after all the civilians on both sides who will bear the brunt of this dangerous folly.

You regard yourself as a strong friend of Israel. When a friend crosses acceptable lines of behaviour as Israel has again done, one has a responsibility to intervene.

Yours sincerely

Sylvia Cohen, International Liaison
Diana Neslen Campaigns Co-ordinator
for Jews for Justice for Palestinians

(2) 2008-12-29 14:36:47
No More Hypocrisy - No More Lies:

Also ask your MP to condemn Israel for its terrorism or never use the word terror again.
(3) 2008-12-29 18:58:26
slickafoe:

This Friday,don't let your maulana's/Imams lead the prayer without even a mention of the current doom & destruction on our wider families in Palestine
(4) 2008-12-30 11:26:39
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