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A grassroots community organization founded in 2009 in response to the Palestinian civil society call to BDS. From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.

Calgary, Alberta
Joined March 2015
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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MONSTROUS ATTACK ON PALESTINIANS IN RAFAH: EMERGENCY PROTEST Israeli war criminals bombed safe zone in Rafah, burning 45+ Palestinians alive while asleep in their tents. . Join the international outcry! Demand an immediate ceasefire! Harry Hays building, TODAY: Monday May 27 #YYC
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Sunday's march for peace. #CeasefireNOW
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Please read Justice for Palestinians Calgary's statement on the November 19 Rally. (Alt text version to follow).
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Sunday Dec 10: this man berated our volunteers & spewed hateful, racist remarks. In this video he says “Palestinians are evil people”. Comments were unprovoked & he called for more bombing of children in Palestine. Internet, do your thing & find this piece of work! #yyc #calgary
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Statement from Justice for Palestinians on the arrest of organizer Wesam Khaled
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Charges against a Calgary man whom police accused of using an antisemitic phrase during a downtown rally earlier this month have been stayed. "We remain greatly concerned about why the charges were filed in the first place by Calgary police" - @nccm
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Palestine solidarity march organizer arrested by Calgary Police for chanting “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” "Organizer’s arrest should be seen as part of wider project to repress Palestinian solidarity, say critics"
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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All out for Palestine! We rally and march again. Join us for a gathering to show our unwavering support for Palestinians and to urge our government to call for a #ceasefireNOW . Sunday Nov 26, 2 PM Calgary City Hall Plaza Event page:
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Our statement with @IndJewishVoices about the attack on two attendees after Justice for Palestinians' December 3 rally and march.
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From the river to the sea 🇵🇸
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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We will never stop protesting for justice in Palestine. Sunday Nov 12, 2 PM Calgary City Hall From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Some snaps from today’s march on 17th Ave. Thanks to our incredible community for coming out! #yyc #CeasefireNOW #FreePalestine #FromTheRiverToSea
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Free free Palestine! Join us for a peaceful rally, now at our NORMAL time: 2PM. Sunday Nov 19, 2 PM Calgary City Hall Plaza We demand an end to the massacres Gaza and an end to Canada's shameful silence and complicity. Event info: #ceasefireNOW
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TOMORROW YYC! More information:
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Mayor @JyotiGondek , the world is waiting for you.
@nccm
NCCM
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The drumbeat for peace in the #Gaza Strip continues to get louder. The Mayor of Edmonton, Alberta Amarjeet Sohi has added his voice to this wave of peace. He has joined the chorus of leaders across #Canada in calling for a #ceasefire . Now is the time for all leaders to stand
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All out for Palestine! Peace is more than the absence of war. First a ceasefire, then an end to apartheid. Keep the pressure up and join our rally and march: Calgary City Hall 2 PM, Sunday Dec 3 #CeasefireNOW #EndTheOccupationNow
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Join us 1 PM this Sunday at Tompkins Park as we march down 17th ave & demand our elected officials to call for a CEASEFIRE! How many more innocent lives need to be lost for our leaders to do the bare minimum? Note that we will begin the march promptly at 1 PM! #CeasefireNOW
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Want to learn more about the Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) movement, but not sure where to start? Join us for BDS 101, a special online session on Thurs Jan 18 @ 12PM MST w/ special guest @AyyashMohannad RSVP to receive webinar link: #yyc #BDS
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Today we march!!! Join us as we highlight Calgary’s solidarity across the nation for the Pan-Canadian Day of Action calling for a PERMANENT ceasefire! 17th Ave. 1 PM. See you soon! ✊ #CeasefireNOW #YYC #Calgary
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Week 10. Over 20,000 murdered. Almost half of them children. Gaza is starving. The bombardment is as bad as ever. There’s little hope left. We cannot waiver and we cannot stop till this is over!!! #permanentceasefirenow #gaza #palestine #freepalestine #yyc
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Calgary, way to come out and support today ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽 We’ll be back at Tomkins park next Sunday Dec 17 at 1 PM. Mark your calendars! Same place, same time. #CeasefireNOW #FreePalestine #yyc
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Councillor Dhaliwal joins @CWalcottYYC and the growing number of Canadian leaders calling for a #CeasefireNOW . Where is the rest of council? #yyccc
@RajDhaliwal_YYC
Raj Dhaliwal
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I join other Canadian Municipalities Urging the Federal Government to Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza. #CeasefireInGazaNOW
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Get ready to raise your voices and banners high at the Justice for Palestinians (JFP) Solidarity Rally and March! Join JFP at 2PM on November 12, 2023 at Calgary City Hall for a rally and march for Palestine. #CeasefireNOW #FreePalestine
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"... it appears the police may have used this roundabout way to bring charges against this individual." Questions raised after arrest of Calgary protester on hate-motivated disturbance charge:
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JFP is back! We rally again in support of a free Palestine. Please join us on an international day of action SATURDAY Jan 13 at 1 PM, in Central Memorial Park. To be followed by an indoor open mic session at CommunityWise, at 2 PM. #CeasefireNOW
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LIVE: Calgary City Hall
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@BertaAdvantage Good eye! @beaulieucanada is this one of your fine employees???
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SATURDAY DECEMBER 23 @ 5PM: CANDLES & KEFFIYEHS #yyc , join us for a silent candlelit vigil & walk to show support for Palestine & to honour the thousands of lives lost in this genocide. LED candles will be provided to the first 300 attendees. Details:
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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You'll find us in the streets until there is peace, from the river to the sea. From Sunday's march. #CeasefireNOW
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Sunday's rally was a HUGE show of support from Calgary for a #CeasefireNOW ! We know you're waiting to hear from JFP about what's next. We will hold another rally in solidarity with Palestinians on Sunday, details to be announced soon.
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Week 10. Over 20,000 murdered. Almost half of them children. Gaza is starving. The bombardment is as bad as ever. There’s little hope left. We cannot waiver and we cannot stop till this is over!!! #permanentceasefirenow #gaza #palestine #freepalestine #yyc
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Full statement:
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LIVE: Calgary City Hall
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A quick note about today's event.
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*TONIGHT AT 5PM* Join @IndJewishVoices Calgary for a beautiful menorah lighting for Chanukah, no strings attached! 🕎 Our friends at Independent Jewish Voices are incredible allies and have been helping us organize our rallies. Come out - all are welcome! 1315 12 St SW #yyc
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Mayor Gondek oversees one of Canada's largest cities. Her silence on the atrocities in Gaza is deafening. Tell the mayor: you must find the courage to demand a #CeasefireNOW . #yyccc
@nccm
NCCM
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It is time to push harder than ever for peace in #Gaza . The chorus for a #ceasefire is growing. Toronto. Brampton. Saskatoon. Over 50 municipal leaders across British Columbia. All across #Canada , leaders are calling for a ceasefire. Make sure to do your part. Send a
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1/2 *UPDATE - PLEASE READ* Due to increasingly extreme weather, Saturday's protest has shifted to an indoor-only event. There will be some refreshments, speakers, an open mic, and letter writing at Community Wise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW, Calgary) from 1pm to 4pm. #yyc
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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#BoycottHP #HPEDiscover how HP technology for Israeli prisons, police and military violates Palestinian human rights
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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This is a 1947 map issued by National Geographic. There was no such thing called “Israel”.
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Tomorrow at 5 PM! Join us, @HillhurstUnited & @IndJewishVoices for a vigil and silent walk to honour the 20,000 lives lost in the genocide in Palestine.
@JfP_YYC
Justice for Palestinians YYC
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SATURDAY DECEMBER 23 @ 5PM: CANDLES & KEFFIYEHS #yyc , join us for a silent candlelit vigil & walk to show support for Palestine & to honour the thousands of lives lost in this genocide. LED candles will be provided to the first 300 attendees. Details:
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@IndJewishVoices @HillhurstUnited This event is hosted by Justice for Palestinians Calgary in partnership with the Hillhurst United Church ( @HillhurstUnited ) & Independent Jewish Voices - Calgary Chapter ( @IndJewishVoices ) All are welcome! We hope to see many of you there. ♥️🇵🇸
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A little bit about what you can expect at our event tomorrow from Wesam, one or our JFP organizers. Details:
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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RALLY TODAY! From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Free free Palestine! Join us for a peaceful rally, now at our NORMAL time: 2PM. Sunday Nov 19, 2 PM Calgary City Hall Plaza We demand an end to the massacres Gaza and an end to Canada's shameful silence and complicity. Event info: #ceasefireNOW
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From Councillor Walcott: "Criticism of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory should not be conflated with antisemitism. Critiquing Hamas’ violent attacks does not disqualify Palestinians from their pursuit of human rights."
@CWalcottYYC
Courtney Walcott
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The ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza has brought to the forefront the growing presence of xenophobic and antisemitic beliefs that are unacceptable in our society. We must confront them head on.
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Don't forget to join us online at 12PM MST tomorrow for BDS 101 w/ @AyyashMohannad ! Learn about the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement in this webinar. Register online to receive the Zoom link: @BDSmovement #FreePalestine #FromTheRiverToTheSea
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Thousands have already spoken out about this issue and emailed their representatives through CJPME's campaign. You can help get these unjust charges dropped.
@CJPME
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East
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🚨Send an email now: Alberta MUST drop spurious charges against Palestine protest organizer Wesam Khaled!
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LIVE: Calgary City Hall
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Today we march down 17th! See you all at 1PM! 🍉 #CeasefireNOW #yyc
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Join us 1 PM this Sunday at Tompkins Park as we march down 17th ave & demand our elected officials to call for a CEASEFIRE! How many more innocent lives need to be lost for our leaders to do the bare minimum? Note that we will begin the march promptly at 1 PM! #CeasefireNOW
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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#HPEDiscover the technology of racism and apartheid! #HP population registry, segregated ID system racially profiling Palestinians, Israeli prison system, computers for IDF to carry out military occupation and the devastating naval blockade of the Gaza Strip #BoycottHP
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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It will be VERY COLD on Saturday, a high of -26 C and it will feel colder with the wind, please layer up! Our outdoor event is scheduled to last one hour. CommunityWise will be available for people to warm up, and for people who are at risk in the cold.
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LIVE: Calgary City Hall
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LIVE: Calgary City Hall
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So wonderful to have the amazing Michelle Robinson opening today’s event with a beautiful prayer ❤️
@N8V_Calgarian
Native Calgarian Podcast she/her/cis
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@JfP_YYC Thank you for having me speak today and start this event in a good way.
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Help Wesam Khaled! Tell your elected representatives that the charge is an outrage and must be dropped. From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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@r_garrison It is actually Nick Cave (whoever the heck he is) that is cowardly & shameful. How do you rationalize support for apartheid, war crimes & crimes against humanity? Shame on you for going there.
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Also see: our press release concerning the arrest. JFP organizer Wesam Khaled was arrested for leading our protests with the chant "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free."
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#HPEDiscover HP provides the technology of Israeli apartheid. On display in Madrid November 28-30 #BoycottHP
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Sunday's rally will be emceed by JFP member and local community organizer Saima Jamal. This event is also co-hosted with Voice of Oppressed and Calgary Students for Palestine.
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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We'll have hand-warmers, and hot drinks at CommunityWise. Parking will not be free on Saturday, but there are inexpensive city parking lots nearby. Our event page has details.
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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#HPEDiscover the technology of human rights abuse, occupation and apartheid. #HPE is complicit in and profits from the violation of Palestinian human rights, including the jailing and torture of children in Israeli military prisons. #BoycottHP
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Join us at Bù Vintage Shoppe (110 3 Ave SE) this Saturday Jan 20 at 7 PM for a free screening of ISRAELISM! We're thrilled to partner with @IndJewishVoices Calgary to host this event. Due to limited seating, guests must register online: #yyc #yycevents
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Last night at the airport Calgarians welcomed Tamer Abu Hassira, the first Palestinian to arrive here from Gaza since fighting intensified in October. Watch his reunion:
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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10 Zionist Arguments You’ve Encountered, But Didn’t Have Answers To via @ForPolJournal
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Join us for a gathering to show our unwavering support for Palestinians and to urge our government to call for a ceasefire. We'll be hearing from a number of community advocates who will share their stories, and then march down the streets of our city to call for justice.
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Typical bias : Israeli occupation to arrest Palestinians over Facebook posts - Days of Palestine via @sharethis
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This was seen in #Calgary today. #boycott #israeli products #bds
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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Please note that there is limited capacity due to fire regulation so priority will be give to those who register for the event using this link: We thank you for your understanding as we made a last minute call in the best interest of our community. ❤️🇵🇸
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The notice included a stark warning that Canadian government officials could be individually liable and face charges before the ICC if there is evidence they have aided and abetted Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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@FriendsofAlAqsa
Friends of Al Aqsa
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#RebootYourEthics because HP is complicit in Israel's checkpoints, which deny Palestinians freedom of movement. #boycottHP
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LIVE: Calgary City Hall
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@eddie1971nyc the BDS movement is clearly working and causing a stir in the Israeli elite - they fear it. Hopefully we can make a difference
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Apparently pro Palestinian groups should be quiet in Canada. How can you silence human rights abuses and war crimes #BDS #palestine #israel
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The notice was issued on November 16 to leading members of the Liberal government, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly, Minister of National Revenue Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Minister of Justice (Attorney General) Arif Virani.
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@eddie1971nyc thanks you so much!
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Israel's Gaza concentration camp is now a death camp. Zionist Israel is guilty of genocide.
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The world is finally waking up - Europeans: Israel committing genocide against Palestinians via @middleeastmnt
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#HumanRightsDay walking through #calgary in support of #Palestinians human rights again #apartheit #israel
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Sweden donates 22M to Palestinian infastructure - thank you Sweden #palestine #Sweden #bds #HumanRightsDay
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The ICJP’s Legal Working Group for Canadian Accountability (ICJP LWGCA) issued a notice to the Government of Canada of its intention to prosecute Canadian officials for their role in aiding and abetting Israel’s perpetration of war crimes.
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Bring your friends, your family and spread the word. Let's make our voices heard and show our government that we stand with Palestine!
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Israeli Apartheid factsheet #bds #freepalestine
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So boycotting a country who exercise denial of human rights, theft of land and terrorism is a 'crime' but supporting it isn't? #ukisrael
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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November29 is the International Day of Solidarity with Palestine, #BoycottHP until it stops profiting from Israeli Apartheid #HPEDiscover
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International Day of the Child--Children have the right to be safe. Does that include Palestinian children? Street action in YYC. #BDS
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UN Human Rights Council establishes database of businesses involved in Israeli settlements via @middleeastmnt
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Press release continued. "Muhannad Ayyash, a Professor of Sociology at Mount Royal University who was born and raised in Palestine says that “this incident is an outrageous silencing of Palestinians and their supporters and a brazen attempt to criminalize these protests."
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Justice for Palestinians YYC
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@BDSmovement
BDS movement
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Portuguese gvt withdraws from controversial project w/Israeli police following BDS pressure
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#PalestineDay : Land Day means the return of Palestinian refugees and their descendants to the homeland
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Slovenia's biggest supermarket chain takes Israeli products off shelves - Israel News, Ynetnews #bds #palestine
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Israel boycott ban condemned by politicians, union leader and celebrities
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#HP profits from Israeli human rights abuses! HP tech for apartheid population control, military prisons for illegal occupation, biometric ID cards to segregate people who are not Jewish Israelis. #HPEDiscover technology of war crimes! #BoycottHP
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