Saturday, July 29, 12noon
Ohio Statehouse, Broad and High Streets
For a decade, Israel has enforced a military blockade over two million Palestinians in Gaza. Now, people in Gaza only have an average of 3 hours of electricity per day. Mainstream media isn't covering the humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, Columbus/Mansfield Reps. Beatty and Tiberi just signed a bill authorizing $705 million of taxpayer dollars for the US-Israel Missile Defense Partnership. Ohio Senator Rob Portman is sponsoring a bill that would CRIMINALIZE the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement in the US. 
The people of Gaza should have electricity, clean drinking water, functioning hospitals, and opportunities to rebuild. This means that Israel has to end its brutal blockade, and the world needs to pressure them to do just that. Show up to show solidarity with Gaza, and to demand an end to American complicity in the illegal military occupation of Palestine.
We'll meet in front of the Statehouse on High St. Bring signs calling for justice in Palestine!
Co-sponsors:
Students for Justice in Palestine at The Ohio State University
Palestine Solidarity Group - Columbus, Ohio
Muslim Students' Association at The Ohio State University
People's Justice Project
Muslims for Progressive Values Columbus
Progressive Peace Coalition
Jewish Voice for Peace Central Ohio
Jewish Voice for Peace Ohio State
Jewish Voice for Peace Cleveland
International Socialist Organization - Columbus
Socialist Students Columbus
**Seeking additional co-sponsors. If you or your organization would like to be involved, PM Jewish Voice for Peace-OSU or email jvposu@gmail.com.**