Rally to End the Massacre in Gaza:
Stand for a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel
Friday, July 25th, 2:15-3:15
Federal Building, 100 S Clinton St., Syr.  (map)

We Support:

• An IMMEDIATE ceasefire among all parties; end the Israeli killing of massive numbers of civilians in Gaza
• Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions - an international, nonviolent movement to put economic pressure on Israel to end the occupation
• Those in Gaza who are suffering as a result of Israeli attacks.  Contribute to funds such as Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA), and Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF)
• Use of our tax dollars for human needs here in the US - for affordable housing, food, healthcare, education, environmental protection, and all necessary human services

We Oppose:

• The illegal Israeli occupation of the West Bank and blockade of Gaza - the underlying cause of recurring violence
• NY Senators Schumer and Gillibrand’s endorsement of Senate Resolution 498, which justifies Israel’s brutal assault on the civilian population of Gaza. 
• US military aid to Israel - which supports the overwhelming military force being used by Israel against the unarmed civilian population of Gaza
• Violent assaults by Israeli right-wing activists, with the collusion of the Israeli police, on those Israelis protesting the massacres in Gaza.

Sponsored by:
CNY Working for a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel (a committee of the Syracuse Peace Council, 315.472.5478), Ithaca Jewish Voice for Peace, Cornell Students for Justice in Palestine

Drone Resister Sentenced to One Year
Freed from Jail Awaiting Appeal

On July 10, grandmother of three, Mary Anne Grady Flores was sentenced to one year in prison for being found guilty of violating an order of protection. A packed courtroom of over 100 supporters was stunned as she was led away, and vowed to continue the resistance.

Background article on Hancock's use of orders of protection
Read and forward the press release
Watch video of the press conference (starts at 0:30) and the sentencing (annotated with times)
View the short Democracy Now segment
How you can help

These orders of protection, typically used in domestic violence situations or ... read more