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Vigil for U.S. Support for Ceasefire in Gaza
Tuesday, January 13 5:30-6:30 PM
US Mission to the United Nations
140 E. 45th St. (between 3rd Ave & Lexington Ave)
NEW YORK, USA
Antiwar Activists to Demand: U.S. Join International Call for Ceasefire!
Join a vigil organized by NYC-UFPJ, Code Pink NY, Peace Action NYS, American Friends Service Committee, World Without Wars and other groups to call for an immediate ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. There is no military solution to the crisis in Gaza, Iraq or Afghanistan. A negotiated settlement is the only way to end the death and suffering.
Last week, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 1860 by a vote of 14-0 with the U.S. abstaining. The resolution calls for:
1) An "immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire, leading to the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza."
2) "Unimpeded provision and distribution throughout Gaza of humanitarian assistance, including of food, fuel and medical treatment.".
Although the White House reportedly overruled the State Department and changed the U.S. vote from "yes" to "abstain", this vote is a clear indication that our collective pressure is being heeded and we are forcing a change in U.S. policy.
We must keep the pressure on the Bush administration and the State Department -- even in its last week in power because people are dying every minute in Gaza.
Bring candles and banners! There will be an interfaith ceremony.
Click for more information on the crisis in Gaza and actions being taken to end it from United for Peace dot org...
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