Post by RedFlag32 on Aug 23, 2007 20:24:38 GMT
1. IPSC to set up three new branches – help welcome
2. IPSC Limerick to demonstrate at Grafon Group this Sunday – help welcome
3. Still places available on IPSC Sponsored Walk
4. 8 day trip to the West Bank
5. Dublin Branch meeting Wednesday September 5th - all welcome
6. IPSC Boycott Israeli Potatoes : Picket at SuperValu, Tesco and Dunnes
7. Occupation 101 - A Must Watch Video
8. A Palestinian Miracle At The UN?
9. A just boycott
10. In Gaza's darkness, life goes on
IPSC to set up three new branches – help welcome
The IPSC is looking to expand and form 3 new branches in the following areas:
Mayo branch
Trinity Student branch
UCD Student branch
If anyone is located in Mayo (particularly around Ballina), or is a student in
Trinity or UCD, and is interested in becoming actively involved in setting up a new branch/student society of the IPSC, please email us at supportpalestine@ireland.com
or ring our office on 01-6770253
IPSC Limerick to demonstrate at Grafon Group this Sunday – help welcome
The Limerick branch of the IPSC will have a demonstration protesting the Grafton
Group plc's continued policy of profiteering from trade with Apartheid
Israel in the vicinity of their newly opened Woodies DIY outlet on the Ennis
Road, Limerick on Sunday 26th August.
Would you like to join our protest? Please, contact Sean Clinton on 086-3885520.
Still places available on IPSC Sponsored Walk
The IPSC will be having a sponsored walk to raise funds for the organisation. The walk will be on Saturday 22nd September from Glendalough to Glenmalure. The IPSC will organise a bus leaving Dublin city centre at 10am, and returning back to Dublin for 9pm. (The IPSC can accomodate anyone coming from outside Dublin for a place to stay for the night).
The aim is to raise €5,000 by recommending each person to raise €200, and having at least 25 participants. The walk will be a great opportunity to raise money for IPSC, enjoy spectacular countryside, get fit and meet up to exchange ideas with fellow campaigners from across the country.
For more information or to sign up, email supportpalestine@ireland.com or ring the office on 01-6770253. All welcome!
www.ipsc.ie
8 day trip to the West Bank
Are you interested in an 8 day trip to the West Bank? Would you like to see for yourself the situation in the West Bank? Would you like to visit the Golan Heights, Hebron, Jerusalem, Nablus and Bethlehem to meet with Palestinian and Israeli activists working for peace and justice?
Commencing on Friday 12th October, the cost of this trip is €200 euro (non refundable deposit) and $450 US dollars (paid directly in Bethlehem). A single supplement of $130 US dollars also applies. For further information, please contact Elaine on 086 1568 234 or email westbanktrip@eircom.net.
Dublin Branch meeting Wednesday September 5th - all welcome
The next meeting of the Dublin branch will be on Wednesday
September 5th, 7pm in the IPSC office (Room 5, 64 Dame Street. Press
105 bell to buzz up. The office number is 01-6770253)
We would especially like to meet our new members.
IPSC Boycott Israeli Potatoes : Picket at SuperValu, Teco and Dunnes
The IPSC Dublin Branch has been conducting a boycott campaign over the Summer,
targetting TESCO, Dunnes Stores & SuperValu. Many of these shops are currently
flooded with Israeli potatoes. We've been handing out leaflets at stores, urging
consumers to boycott Israeli goods, and speaking with store managers to persuade
them to cease stocking Israeli goods.
www.indymedia.ie/article/83825
www.indymedia.ie/article/83517
www.indymedia.ie/article/83318
If there's a store in your area stocking Israeli goods, and you'd like to organise
an action in your local area, let us know, and we can bring the boycott to
your area. IPSC activists are willing to come and help out, providing placards,
leaflets and volunteers.
Mail us at supportpalestine@ireland.com or ring the office on 01-6770253
Occupation 101 - A Must Watch Video
Award-winning documentary film on the root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The film depicts life in occupied Palestine under Israeli military occupation.
A thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict -- 'Occupation 101' presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions.
The film also details life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States in the conflict, and the major obstacles that stand in the way of a lasting and viable peace. The roots of the conflict are explained through first-hand on-the-ground experiences from leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders and humanitarian workers whose voices have too often been suppressed in American media outlets.
Click either of these links to view the entire video:
www.informationclearinghouse.info/article18145.htm
video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8481947913401709466&hl=en
A Palestinian Miracle At The UN?
Ramzy Baroud, Countercurrents
Since the foundation of the United Nations' Security Council, the Palestinians did not manage to have any kind of sway that would allow them to block or amend a proposed resolution in any meaningful way.
But miracles do indeed happen, as, for the first time, and after days of intense lobbying, a Palestinian delegation recently killed a draft resolution. Not only this, it also managed to block a presidential statement which is usually made when a resolution is buried, by way of explaining the circumstances behind its rejection.
But this 'miracle' has a bizarre twist. The resolution, drafted by Qatar and seconded by Indonesia, was merely expressing concern over the humanitarian disaster intensifying in the Gaza Strip and the deteriorating plight of one and a half million Palestinians dwelling, or more accurately, imprisoned there, lacking all imaginable necessities — electricity, fuel, clean water, food and medicine.
www.countercurrents.org/baroud130807.htm
A just boycott
George Bisharat, San Francisco Chronicle
When does a citizen-led boycott of a state become morally justified? That question is raised by an expanding academic, cultural and economic boycott of Israel. The movement joins churches, unions, professional societies and other groups based in the United States, Canada, Europe and South Africa. It has elicited dramatic reactions from Israel's supporters. US labor leaders have condemned British unions, representing millions of workers, for supporting the Israel boycott. American academics have been frantically gathering signatures against the boycott, and have mounted a prominent advertising campaign in American newspapers -- unwittingly elevating the controversy further in the public eye.
electronicintifada.net/v2/article8945.shtml
In Gaza's darkness, life goes on
Rami Almeghari, Electronic Intifada
On Tuesday, Gaza was plunged into complete isolation and darkness as the electricity was cut off. It was like being in the stone age; movement was paralyzed during the day and there was total blackout at night.
When there is no power, there is also no water: most houses use electricity to pump water up to their roof tanks. Muhammad, six, and his little sister had to carry water bottles home because they had no household supply.
electronicintifada.net/v2/article8957.shtml
2. IPSC Limerick to demonstrate at Grafon Group this Sunday – help welcome
3. Still places available on IPSC Sponsored Walk
4. 8 day trip to the West Bank
5. Dublin Branch meeting Wednesday September 5th - all welcome
6. IPSC Boycott Israeli Potatoes : Picket at SuperValu, Tesco and Dunnes
7. Occupation 101 - A Must Watch Video
8. A Palestinian Miracle At The UN?
9. A just boycott
10. In Gaza's darkness, life goes on
IPSC to set up three new branches – help welcome
The IPSC is looking to expand and form 3 new branches in the following areas:
Mayo branch
Trinity Student branch
UCD Student branch
If anyone is located in Mayo (particularly around Ballina), or is a student in
Trinity or UCD, and is interested in becoming actively involved in setting up a new branch/student society of the IPSC, please email us at supportpalestine@ireland.com
or ring our office on 01-6770253
IPSC Limerick to demonstrate at Grafon Group this Sunday – help welcome
The Limerick branch of the IPSC will have a demonstration protesting the Grafton
Group plc's continued policy of profiteering from trade with Apartheid
Israel in the vicinity of their newly opened Woodies DIY outlet on the Ennis
Road, Limerick on Sunday 26th August.
Would you like to join our protest? Please, contact Sean Clinton on 086-3885520.
Still places available on IPSC Sponsored Walk
The IPSC will be having a sponsored walk to raise funds for the organisation. The walk will be on Saturday 22nd September from Glendalough to Glenmalure. The IPSC will organise a bus leaving Dublin city centre at 10am, and returning back to Dublin for 9pm. (The IPSC can accomodate anyone coming from outside Dublin for a place to stay for the night).
The aim is to raise €5,000 by recommending each person to raise €200, and having at least 25 participants. The walk will be a great opportunity to raise money for IPSC, enjoy spectacular countryside, get fit and meet up to exchange ideas with fellow campaigners from across the country.
For more information or to sign up, email supportpalestine@ireland.com or ring the office on 01-6770253. All welcome!
www.ipsc.ie
8 day trip to the West Bank
Are you interested in an 8 day trip to the West Bank? Would you like to see for yourself the situation in the West Bank? Would you like to visit the Golan Heights, Hebron, Jerusalem, Nablus and Bethlehem to meet with Palestinian and Israeli activists working for peace and justice?
Commencing on Friday 12th October, the cost of this trip is €200 euro (non refundable deposit) and $450 US dollars (paid directly in Bethlehem). A single supplement of $130 US dollars also applies. For further information, please contact Elaine on 086 1568 234 or email westbanktrip@eircom.net.
Dublin Branch meeting Wednesday September 5th - all welcome
The next meeting of the Dublin branch will be on Wednesday
September 5th, 7pm in the IPSC office (Room 5, 64 Dame Street. Press
105 bell to buzz up. The office number is 01-6770253)
We would especially like to meet our new members.
IPSC Boycott Israeli Potatoes : Picket at SuperValu, Teco and Dunnes
The IPSC Dublin Branch has been conducting a boycott campaign over the Summer,
targetting TESCO, Dunnes Stores & SuperValu. Many of these shops are currently
flooded with Israeli potatoes. We've been handing out leaflets at stores, urging
consumers to boycott Israeli goods, and speaking with store managers to persuade
them to cease stocking Israeli goods.
www.indymedia.ie/article/83825
www.indymedia.ie/article/83517
www.indymedia.ie/article/83318
If there's a store in your area stocking Israeli goods, and you'd like to organise
an action in your local area, let us know, and we can bring the boycott to
your area. IPSC activists are willing to come and help out, providing placards,
leaflets and volunteers.
Mail us at supportpalestine@ireland.com or ring the office on 01-6770253
Occupation 101 - A Must Watch Video
Award-winning documentary film on the root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The film depicts life in occupied Palestine under Israeli military occupation.
A thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict -- 'Occupation 101' presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions.
The film also details life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States in the conflict, and the major obstacles that stand in the way of a lasting and viable peace. The roots of the conflict are explained through first-hand on-the-ground experiences from leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders and humanitarian workers whose voices have too often been suppressed in American media outlets.
Click either of these links to view the entire video:
www.informationclearinghouse.info/article18145.htm
video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8481947913401709466&hl=en
A Palestinian Miracle At The UN?
Ramzy Baroud, Countercurrents
Since the foundation of the United Nations' Security Council, the Palestinians did not manage to have any kind of sway that would allow them to block or amend a proposed resolution in any meaningful way.
But miracles do indeed happen, as, for the first time, and after days of intense lobbying, a Palestinian delegation recently killed a draft resolution. Not only this, it also managed to block a presidential statement which is usually made when a resolution is buried, by way of explaining the circumstances behind its rejection.
But this 'miracle' has a bizarre twist. The resolution, drafted by Qatar and seconded by Indonesia, was merely expressing concern over the humanitarian disaster intensifying in the Gaza Strip and the deteriorating plight of one and a half million Palestinians dwelling, or more accurately, imprisoned there, lacking all imaginable necessities — electricity, fuel, clean water, food and medicine.
www.countercurrents.org/baroud130807.htm
A just boycott
George Bisharat, San Francisco Chronicle
When does a citizen-led boycott of a state become morally justified? That question is raised by an expanding academic, cultural and economic boycott of Israel. The movement joins churches, unions, professional societies and other groups based in the United States, Canada, Europe and South Africa. It has elicited dramatic reactions from Israel's supporters. US labor leaders have condemned British unions, representing millions of workers, for supporting the Israel boycott. American academics have been frantically gathering signatures against the boycott, and have mounted a prominent advertising campaign in American newspapers -- unwittingly elevating the controversy further in the public eye.
electronicintifada.net/v2/article8945.shtml
In Gaza's darkness, life goes on
Rami Almeghari, Electronic Intifada
On Tuesday, Gaza was plunged into complete isolation and darkness as the electricity was cut off. It was like being in the stone age; movement was paralyzed during the day and there was total blackout at night.
When there is no power, there is also no water: most houses use electricity to pump water up to their roof tanks. Muhammad, six, and his little sister had to carry water bottles home because they had no household supply.
electronicintifada.net/v2/article8957.shtml
