Rally and Vigil against the bombing and invasion of Gaza

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Dear Partners in Peace,

Brooklyn For Peace is calling a candlelight vigil and protest rally on Wednesday, January 14th, from 4:30 to 5:30 in Brooklyn to oppose the bombing and invasion of Gaza.

Having been part of Brooklyn's peace movement in opposing the war in Iraq, we're sure that you are appalled by recent developments in the Mideast. We reject the launching of rockets by Hamas against civilians in Israel But Israel's totally disproportionate response - a bombing campaign and invasion of the Gaza Strip has resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries to innocent civilians and is a violation of international law. It's also a counter-productive strategy making any hope of reaching a peaceful settlement between Israel and Palestine even more unlikely.

We believe, as Americans, we have a special obligation to oppose this war. Three billion dollars a year in U.S. military supplies to Israel is allowing this war against innocent civilians to happen. With November's election, it's time for a drastic change in U.S. policy - one that is more even-handed and promotes negotiation not confrontation.

We understand that there are differences of opinion on long-term solutions to the problems of the Mideast. But if you are as upset as we are by this bombing campaign and invasion, we hope you will join us at a

Protest Rally and Candlelight Vigil
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14th at BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL starting at 4:30pm.

We call for an immediate end to the violence and a cease-fire and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel.

We hope you will share this announcement with your contacts and distribute as widely as possible.