Ceasefire Now - Stop the War on Gaza

Well done to everyone who has protested over the last two weeks. The Israeli assault on Gaza is causing catastrophe for the people there and threatening a wider war in the Middle East. The very large demonstrations so far have borne witness to the depth of feeling in support of the Palestinian’s struggle and has helped to push back against our government’s support for the Israeli’s assault. The movement is making an impact, but it needs to be strengthened and deepened.

 

Stop the War has called a demonstration alongside the five other organising groups for this Saturday assembling at Embankment at 12 noon. It is vital we make this as big as possible and work to broaden the movement, involving trade unions, religious groups, community organisations and so on.

 

We have called this as a national march in London because this will have the most impact. It is when we come together in London in huge numbers that the politicians and the media cannot escape the sheer scale of mobilised public opinion. It is images of hundreds of thousands in London that will reach our brothers and sisters in Palestine and across the Middle East. We plan to call a regional day of action shortly.

 

We are asking all our groups and members and supporters to:

1) Organise transport to London for Saturday – please let us know details of transport. Contact: [email protected]

2) Organise street stalls and leafleting in town and city centres – leaflets for the demo can be sent out from tomorrow afternoon. Contact: [email protected]

3) Get in touch with trade union branches and trades council to get backing.

4) Start making plans for a Stop the War ‘Ceasefire Now! Stop the War in Gaza’ public meeting next week or the week after, we can help you with speakers and advice.

 

If you are at university or college please help organise protests or walkouts. Once again do get in touch for advice.