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DC Vigil for Gaza Wednesday, December 30th 2009 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
Washington, DC
Candlelight vigil to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Israeli invasion of Gaza
When: December 30th, from 5 to 7 pm
Where: Downtown DC at the corner of 7th and H St, N.W. (Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro)
Why: To commemorate the one year anniversary of the Israeli invasion of Gaza, peace activists from around the country will be on hand to commemorate the one year invasion of Gaza, in which over 1,300 Palestinians were killed during 22 days of bombings. Living conditions in Gaza remain desperate as Israel continues to impose its siege on 1.5 million Palestinians, preventing almost anyone from leaving the strip and making it virtually impossible to rebuild or repair the thousands of homes and businesses that were demolished during the attack.
The vigil is part of a worldwide effort in solidarity with the Palestinians of Gaza, including a Freedom March scheduled to take place in Gaza on Dec. 31st, involving peace activists from over 40 countries.
Sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace, CodePink, Council for the National Interest, Peace Action Montgomery, Washington Interfaith Alliance for Middle East Peace and Way to Jerusalem Mission Group of The Church of the Saviour.
For more information, log into Facebook, then search on DC Vigil for Gaza - or contact DCVigilforGaza@gmail.com - or call 202-286-5493.
Location:
Downtown DC at the corner of 7th and H St, N.W. (Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro)
7th and H Streets, N.W.
Washington, DC
20002
Contact:
Chris Towne
202-286-5493
Sponsored By:
Jewish Voice for Peace, CodePink, Council for the National Interest, Peace Action Montgomery, Washington Interfaith Alliance for Middle East Peace and Way to Jerusalem Mission Group of The Church of the Saviour
