UW-Milwaukee, October 28: Rally in Solidarity with Palestine!

Rally in Solidarity with Palestine!

Since the beginning in October, in response to attacks against settlers in East Jerusalem, Israel has been tightening its grip on the occupied Palestinian territories. Thousands of paramilitary security forces have been deployed throughout East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Roads leading to and from Palestinian neighborhoods have been blocked off. More than 700 Palestinians have been detained in sweeping arrest raids, and their family members are having their homes demolished and their land given to settlers. Security forces are opening fire on those with the courage to protest the injustices of colonization and occupation. Racist mobs chanting “Kill the Arabs!” have attacked Palestinians in Jerusalem. In all, more than 50 Palestinians have been killed and more than 2,000 injured by security forces and racist mob violence since the start of October.

Yet Palestine refuses to be intimidated. Led by youth and students, Palestinians are uniting and mobilizing to resist occupation throughout the occupied territories in what some are calling a “third intifada.” Protests and confrontations with security forces have been intensifying throughout October at major checkpoints and border zones. The Palestinian people want what all people want: dignity, freedom, human rights, and peace.

Students for a Democratic Society stands in solidarity with those resisting the inhuman violence of occupation. Only an end to the occupation and recognition of the full equality and human rights of Palestinians will lead to lasting peace.

Sponsors:
UWM Students for a Democratic Society
Students for Justice in Palestine at UW-Milwaukee

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