Since the refusal of Israel to recognise the Palestinian government elected
in January 2006, life for the 1.5 million people living in the Gaza has
become unbearable. The Israeli state, with an army funded to the tune of $2
billion per year has continued carrying out lethal raids on the territory,
arresting and killing on a regular basis. In recent months Israel has
deprived Gaza of electricity on several occasions and stepped up the siege
tactics, cutting off food and other vital essentials. Humanitarian aid,
which 80% of Gazans rely on, has not been able to get through. The cutting
of electricity has also resulted in real difficulties pumping safe water to
the population at times leaving 600,000 without a safe water supply.


However, the people of Gaza have bravely fought back. In January, thousands
of Palestinians broke the border fence with Egypt to get the vital supplies
they needed inspiring millions across the world. The border has now been
resealed, but the siege and Israeli violence continues, as does the
suffering of the Gazan population, whilst our own government looks on.


That's why it's time to show our real solidarity with the people of Gaza and
march for their freedom by demonstrating in Leeds. The march will end with a
rally and meeting in order to continue the struggle from here on to show the
people of Gaza that they are not alone.


*Please email this to everyone you know and help to make this
demonstration a huge show of solidarity with the people of Gaza.*


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