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REPORT BACK FROM GAZA AND THE WEST BANK
July 14, 2009, Brecht Forum, 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Hear eye witness accounts from members of delegations trying to break through the blockade of Gaza-some successfully and some not. Hear first hand their experiences challenging the Egyptian and Israeli governments and their experiences working with Israeli and Palestinan peace activists. Hear what is going on in Gaza and the West Bank and how Palestinians are fighting to survive.
Invited speakers:
Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink
Felice Gelman, leader of New York delegation to Gaza, member WESPAC
Phil Weiss, journalist, MONDO WEISS blog
Manijeh Saba, Iranian-American human rights activist, member of delegation to Israel/Gaza
Sponsors: Adalah-NY, Code Pink, Committee for Open Discussion of Zionism, Jews Against the Occupation, Jews Say No!, Women in Black
Brecht Forum: 451 West Street between Bank & Bethune Streets (near 11th St.), New York, NY 10014
For Directions Phone: (212) 242-4201
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