Letter to the editor from actor Javier Bardem on the slaughter in Gaza
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- Written by Javier Bardum, translated by google translate Javier Bardum, translated by google translate
- Published: 25 July 2014 25 July 2014
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Letter to the editor from Javier Bardem on the slaughter in Gaza
Only geopolitical alliances, the hypocritical mask of business-for example, the sale of arms-explain the embarrassing position of U.S., EU and Spain
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The horror is happening in Gaza should be NO neutrality or equidistance. It is a war of occupation and extermination against a people without means, confined in a minimum territory without water and where hospitals, ambulances and children are white and suspected terrorists. Difficult to understand and impossible to justify. And shameful stance of Western international community allow such genocide.
I do not understand this barbarism that horrible history of the Jewish people become even more cruelly incomprehensible. Only geopolitical alliances, the hypocritical mask of business-for example, the sale of arms-explain the embarrassing position of U.S., EU and Spain.
I know that you always would reject my right to review personal issues, so I want to clarify the following points:
Yes, my son was born in a Jewish hospital because I have very dear and close people who are Jewish and because being Jewish is not synonymous with support this slaughter, like be Hebrew is not the same as being a Zionist and Palestinian self is not to be a Hamas terrorist. That's as absurd as saying that German will be akin to Nazism.
Yes, I work also in the USA where I have Jewish friends and acquaintances who reject such interventions and policies of aggression. "You can not invoke self-defense while murdering children," one of them told me by phone yesterday. And others that discuss openly found on our positions.
Yes, I'm European and I am ashamed to say represent a community with its silence and no shame.
Yes, I live in Spain I pay my taxes and do not want my money to fund policies that support this barbarism and arms trade with other countries that are enriched killing innocent children.
Yes, I am disgusted, embarrassed and hurt by so much injustice and murder of human beings. These children are our children. It is the horror. Hopefully you have compassion in the hearts of those who kill and clear this poison murderer who only creates more hatred and violence. Those Israelis and Palestinians who only dream of peace and coexistence may one day share your solution.
I encourage you to read these links:
http://www.msf.es/noticia/2014/gaza-israel-debe-dejar-bombardear-civiles-atrapados
http://iniciativadebate.org/2014/07/21/santiago-auseron-juan-perro-radio-futura-el-horror-que-se-disfraza-de-creencia/
1250 Protesters in Portland join global actions against the Massacre in Gaza
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- Written by Peter Miller Peter Miller
- Published: 25 July 2014 25 July 2014
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PORTLANDERS SAY "NO MORE US BOMBS ON IRAQ"
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- Written by Peace and Justice Works Iraq Affinity Group (IAG) Peace and Justice Works Iraq Affinity Group (IAG)
- Published: 25 July 2014 25 July 2014
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NEWS ITEM
For immediate release July 25, 2014
PORTLANDERS SAY "NO MORE US BOMBS ON IRAQ"
US Policy Stokes Flames of War from Libya and Israel/Palestine to
Pakistan and Ukraine
Saturday, July 26, 2014, 12:00 Noon, Terry Schrunk Plaza SW 3rd & Madison
At noon on Saturday, July 26, Portland area groups will gather
at Terry Schrunk Plaza, SW 3rd and Madison, across from Portland's
Federal Building, to raise the cry "No More US Bombs on Iraq."
As of July 9, President Obama had sent at least 800 US troops,
ostensibly "advisors," to Iraq.[1] Although it is claimed they
will not engage in combat, there has already been talk of using
drones, cruise missiles, and Apache attack helicopters piloted by some
of these "advisors."[2] The potential for the situation to engulf
a much broader conflict is heightened by the fact that Syria[3],
Iran[4], and Russia[5] already have actively engaged
militarily in Iraq on the same side the US wishes to support, even
though the US' position on those countries' stance in next door
Syria's civil war is completely opposite.
Get your PDX SodaStream Boycott petition here!
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- Published: 24 July 2014 24 July 2014
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Petition to stop selling SodaStream products
Please print out a copy and have your friends and family sign it!
Dear Target Galleria / Macy’s / Kitchen Kaboodle Store Manager,
As a person of conscience, I call on you to stop selling SodaStream carbonation devices
SodaStream devices are made in an Israeli settlement in occupied Palestine.
These settlements exploit Palestinian land, labor and resources.
They are illegal under international law and are obstacles to peace.
An open letter for the people in Gaza
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- Written by Paola Manduca, Iain Chalmers, Derek Summerfield, Mads Gilbert, Swee Ang, on behalf of 24 signatories Paola Manduca, Iain Chalmers, Derek Summerfield, Mads Gilbert, Swee Ang, on behalf of 24 signatories
- Published: 24 July 2014 24 July 2014
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An open letter for the people in Gaza
Paola Manduca, Iain Chalmers, Derek Summerfield, Mads Gilbert, Swee Ang, on behalf of 24 signatories
"We are doctors and scientists, who spend our lives developing means to care and protect health and lives. We are also informed people; we teach the ethics of our professions, together with the knowledge and practice of it. We all have worked in and known the situation of Gaza for years.
On the basis of our ethics and practice, we are denouncing what we witness in the aggression of Gaza by Israel.