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Toronto Peace Activists March in Solidarity to End the Illegal Siege of Gaza
December 27, 2009
Rally in Support of the Gaza Freedom March
Marching in solidarity with the Palestinian people of Gaza to break the illegal blockade.
Dec. 27 will mark one year since the Israeli attack and invasion of the Gaza Strip. Although the Israeli tanks have left, the complete closure of the borders continues. According to the United Nations, the most recent invasion left 1,400 Palestinian civilians dead, thousands injured and hundreds of thousands homeless, many of whom still live in tents.
The Gaza Strip has been subject to Israeli control since the end of the Six-Day War in 1967. Although all the settlements were vacated and the Israeli Defense Forces withdrew from Gaza in 2005, Gaza's borders remained tightly controlled by the Israeli government and subject to regular attacks. Since 2007, Israel, with the help of Egypt and support by the United States, closed all the border crossings into Gaza, effectively cutting off access to the basic goods and services which can only be obtained from Israel, and preventing movement of people.
Israel's blockade of Gaza is a flagrant violation of international law that has led to mass suffering. Canada, the U.S., the European Union, and the rest of the international community are complicit. The law is clear. The conscience of humankind is shocked. Yet, the siege of Gaza continues.
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: in front of the Israeli Consulate
Location: 180 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.gazafreedommarch.ca
For information contact: Sandra Ruch, Canadian Coordinator
Phone: 416-716-4010
Categories: Human Rights, Law, Legal
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