DEMONSTRATION FOR THE CHILDREN OF PALESTINE 1-27-24

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Newsletter of Omni Center for Peace Justice Ecology

Gaza Special Alert -- for the Children of Palestine

Join Omni folks at Friends of Palestine NWA's demonstration Saturday Jan 27 at noon, at the Washington County Courthouse.

As always, OMNI center stands with all people regardless of Religion and is devoted to the safety of our Jewish community in this time of rising anti-semitism.

Watch for other activities as events unfold.

Israel in Paralysis – International Crisis Group

International Court of Justice decision released on the opening case by South Africa. It says "stop genocidal acts."

A political crisis has gripped Israel as its Gaza campaign grinds on with no end in sight. Not only are more than 100 Israelis still captives of Hamas, but many feel held hostage by their own failed leadership.

Omni Statement on War in Israel / Gaza

OMNI unequivocally stands with our Jewish and Muslim community members and neighbors, and vows to be a space of refuge for all. We stand against bias in our community and condemn those who wish to stereotype others and perpetuate hate/violence.

OMNI unequivocally stands against Hamas and all those who enrich and support them. The slaughter of human beings is never a move towards justice and Hamas is a danger to both the Israeli and Palestinian people. We understand that people are not their government.

OMNI unequivocally stands with the Palestinian people and all oppressed people around the globe. There is no justification for the bombardment of innocent people's homes nor the breaking of international law. There is no justification for dehumanizing people.

OMNI unequivocally stands against illegal Israeli settlements in the West bank, state sanctioned violence, and the creation of enforced borders. We believe that no human should control another, that governments cannot own the earth, and that state violence doesn’t create safety.

OMNI unequivocally stands in support of peace and against war and violence. We agree with MLK that, “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.”

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OMNI calls for the release of all Hostages held by Hamas, the release of all nonviolent political prisoners held by the Israeli state, an immediate ceasefire, and a return of gas, water, internet, electricity, medical care, and international aid to Gazan civilians.

OMNI calls on you as Omni members to have respectful conversations with your friends and family and to call your representatives both local and national, to demand a ceasefire.

To find your representatives information go to: https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/

For a script and automated phone call download the app “5 calls”

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If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this statement or any related issues please feel free to reach out to an Omni oard member at: omni@omnicenter.org

For more information about this conflict:

https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/2023/11/07/wire-statue-of-liberty/?sourceid=1001761&emci=56d16956-f37c-ee11-b004-00224832eb73&emdi=07c667ac-9b7d-ee11-b004-00224832e1ba&ceid=657567

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/03/podcasts/the-daily/israel-palestine-1948.html (Transcript attached)

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/22/world/middleeast/peace-activists-israel-palestinian.html?unlocked_article_code=1.4kw.Kg8e.B9sc5-XVIN7D&smid=url-share

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/18/israel-gaza-hamas-palestinians

https://www.un.org/unispal/document/israeli-crimes-against-humanity-in-gaza-letter-from-palestine/