Commemorating the Nakba

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62 YEARS OF ETHNIC CLEANSING IN PALESTINE!

In 1948, Zionists forced over 800,000 Palestinians from their homeland by ethnically cleansing 500+ Palestinian villages. To date, Israel has prevented the return of approximately six million Palestinian refugees, who have either been expelled or displaced. This catastrophe, the Nakba, is commemorated every year on May 15.

To commemorate Nakba Day this year, we are holding a photo contest to cultivate joint efforts within the movement. Photograph your Nakba event or action and submit your photo here. The winner of the contest will receive a $100 donation (in their name) to the Free Gaza Flotilla, sailing later this month! This contest has already attracted many actions worldwide!

One of many exciting actions taking place across the globe is in Washington, DC., a collaborative effort in which participants will sail the Potomac in solidarity with the Free Gaza Flotilla sailing on May 24th to end the siege of Gaza.

Join in the commemoration of Nakba Day by finding an event in your area or registering your own here.

We continue to be inspired by Palestinian resistance.

Save the Date! - July 9, 2010 will mark 5 years since the Palestinian call for Boycotts, Divestments, and Sanctions against Israel! The successes and milestones in these 5 years prove that BDS is the non-violent means to fight back against Israeli oppression. Stay tuned for important resources to help you plan your "5 Years of BDS" events!

Keep up the pressure to lift the siege of Gaza,
GFM Team

(P.S. Volunteers welcome. Please fill out our volunteer form if you have time to help build this international movement to end the illegal siege of Gaza.)

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