(WASHINGTON, D.C., 5/14/20) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined the US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO) in encouraging the American Muslim community, Palestinian Americans, and allies to both communities to attend, cosponsor and support Palestine solidarity rallies taking place in cities throughout the nation this week and weekend.
[EARLIER TODAY: CAIR thanked member of Congress who yesterday stood in support of Palestinian human rights as dozens of civilians are being massacred by Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. ACTION REQUESTED: Sign CAIR’s Card Thanking Members of Congress for Supporting Palestinian Human Rights ]
According to media reports, the Israeli government’s ongoing bombardment of the Gaza Strip has so far killed 119 Palestinians, including 31 children and 19 women. An entire family of 6 was killed in their home. In addition, the Israeli government continues to attack worshippers and protesters at the Al-Aqsa Masjid compound while fighting to expel Palestinian families from Sheikh Jarrah.
SEE: Palestinians flee as Israeli artillery pounds northern Gaza
https://13wham.com/news/nation-world/palestinians-flee-as-israeli-artillery-pounds-northern-gaza
Palestine Solidarity Rallies Taking Place in Cities Across the Nation, Organized by City Name:
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
May 16th (2pm) at S 7th St. & Hamilton St.
- Atlanta, Georgia
May 15th (1pm) at National Center for Civil & Human Rights
- Austin, Texas
May 15th (12pm) at 1100 Congress Ave.
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
May 14th (4:30) at Southgate
- Boston, Massachusetts
May 15th (2pm) at Copley Square
- Brooklyn, New York
May 15th (4:30pm) at 7114 5th Ave, Bay Ridge
- Buffalo, New York
May 15th (1pm) at 65 Niagara Square
- Charlotte, North Carolina
May 13th (5pm) at Romare Bearden Park
- Cleveland, Ohio
May 16th (2pm) at Public Square in Downtown Cleveland
- Dallas, Texas
May 15th (1pm) at The Grassy Knoll
- Dearborn, Michigan
May 16th (1pm) at 15801 Michigan Ave.
- Detroit, Michigan
May 15th (2pm) at Arab American Museum
- Houston, Texas
May 15th (3pm) at the corner of Westheimer and Post Oak
- Las Vegas, Nevada
May 15th (5pm) in front of the Venetian
- Los Angeles, California
May 15th (12pm) at 11000 Wilshire Boulevard
- Miami, Florida
May 16th (5pm) at NW 24TH Street and NW 2nd Avenue (Wynwood)
- Orlando, Florida
May 15th (4pm) Section of Lake Eola across 227 N Eola
- Patterson, New Jersey
May 16th (1pm) at Main St. and Gould Ave.
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 14th (4pm) at Rittenhouse Square Park
- Phoenix, Arizona
May 15th (12pm) at 1700 W Washington St.
- San Diego, California
May 15th (6pm) at Balboa Park
- San Francisco, California
May 15th (12pm) at 16th & Valencia St.
- Seattle, Washington
May 16th (1pm) at Westlake Park
- St. Louis, Missouri
May 14th (5pm) at 500 Chestnut St.
- Tampa, Florida
May 16th (5pm) at Intersection of Fowler and 25th
- Twin Cities, Minnesota
May 15th (2pm) across Filfillah 4301 Central Ave NE
- Washington D.C.
May 15th (3pm) at Washington Monument
- Wichita, Kansas
May 15th (1pm) at 353 N Mead St.
BACKGROUNDER:
CAIR has called on the Biden administration to end its silence in response to Israel ignoring White House calls for de-escalation and opting to increase missile strikes on Palestinian civilians prior to engaging in ceasefire talks.
Washington, D.C.-based CAIR is also urging the Biden administration to cease blocking United Nations Security Council attempts to issue a joint statement on the situation in Gaza.
SEE: COMMUNITY ADVISORY: CAIR Urges Local Muslim Communities to Question Elected Officials Who Take Part in Eid Events About Palestinian Rights
CAIR Calls on Biden Administration to End Its Silence, Stop Israel’s Killing of Civilians in Gaza
CAIR Calls on U.S. Government to ‘Defund Israeli Apartheid’ After Human Rights Watch Report Outlines ‘Systematic Oppression of Palestinians’
CAIR to Media Outlets: Stop Calling Israeli Attacks on Palestinians Protesting Ethnic Cleansing and Apartheid ‘Clashes’ – #SaveSheikhJarrah
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