Boycott Israel!!!!

by S - Free Palestine Campaign Fri Jan 16, 2009 19:46

Flying picket of shops selling Israeli made goods assembling at lidl( beside Argos), Headford rd, Galway 12 midday, saturday 17 Jan. A picket and following boycott of these shops will show your support for the people of Palestine.
Come and show your support....

by Michael - Human League Fri Jan 16, 2009 20:24

Good Bye Kevin T Walsh And Michelle ( My Belle ) Thanx for all your Inspiration .

I have moved on to better ''things ''

Michael

by Fair and Fair Fri Jan 16, 2009 21:25

In 1948, Jewish Community in Israel under the leadership of David Ben-Gurion reestablished sovereignty over their ancient homeland. Declaration of independence of the modern State of Israel was announced on the day that the last British forces left Israel (May 14, 1948).

A day after the declaration of independence of the State of Israel, armies of five Arab countries, Egypt, Syria, Transjordan, Lebanon and Iraq, invaded Israel. This marked the beginning of the War of Independence. Arab states have jointly waged four full scale wars against Israel:

1948 War of Independence
1956 Sinai War
1967 Six Day War
1973 Yom Kippur War

Despite the numerical superiority of the Arab armies, Israel defended itself each time and won.

VERY RELEVANT IS THE FACT THAT -
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After each war the Israeli army withdrew from most of the areas it captured.

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BELOW THE PARAGRAPH THAT HAS THE MOST RELEVANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.............

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This is unprecedented in World history and shows Israel's willingness to reach peace even at the risk of fighting for its very existence each time anew.

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by Free Your Mind Fri Jan 16, 2009 22:44

"Legally, Israel should not have any United Nations recognition or seat in the organization given that Israel rejected General Assembly Resolution 273 that conditioned Israel's admission into the United Nation upon Israel's acceptance of U.N. Resolution 181 (Partition Plan) and U.N. Resolution 194 that demanded Israel accept the return of Palestinian refugees or compensate them. Hence, Israel's rejection of UN Resolution 273 should expel Israel from the United Nations." - Mohamed Khodr
Palestinian Refugees have the right to return to their homes in Israel.
General Assembly Resolution 194, Dec. 11, 1948

"Resolves that the refugees wishing to return to their homes and live at peace with their neighbors should be permitted to do so at the earliest practicable date, and that compensation should be paid for the property of those choosing not to return and for loss of or damage to property which, under principles of international law or in equity, should be made good by the Governments or authorities responsible."

Israel's occupation of Palestine is Illegal.
Security Council Resolution 242, Nov. 22, 1967

Calls for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from territories occupied in the war that year and "the acknowledgment of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of every state in the area and their right to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries free from threats or acts of force."

Israel's settlements in Palestine are Illegal.
Security Council Resolution 446, March 22, 1979

"Determines that the policy and practices of Israel in establishing settlements in the Palestinian and other Arab territories occupied since 1967 have no legal validity and constitute a serious obstruction to achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East."

Palestinian have the right to Self-Determination.
General Assembly Resolution 3236, November 22, 1974

Affirms "the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people in Palestine...to self-determination without external interference" and "to national independence and sovereignty."

Reaffirmation of a Palestinian State
Security Council Resolution 1397, March 12, 2002

Affirms "a vision of a region where two states, Israel and Palestine, live side by side within secure and recognized borders."

UN General Assembly Resolution 181 - the 1947 Partition plan of Palestine and the creation of Israel.
More UN Resolutions on Israel, 1955-1992

Resolution 106: condemns Israel for Gaza raid.

Resolution 111: condemns Israel for raid on Syria that killed fifty-six people.

Resolution 127: recommends Israel suspend its no-man's zone' in Jerusalem.

Resolution 162: urges Israel to comply with UN decisions.

Resolution 171: determines flagrant violations by Israel in its attack on Syria.

Resolution 228: censures Israel for its attack on Samu in the West Bank, then under Jordanian control.

Resolution 237: urges Israel to allow return of new 1967 Palestinian refugees.

Resolution 248: condemns Israel for its massive attack on Karameh in Jordan.

Resolution 250: calls on Israel to refrain from holding military parade in Jerusalem.

Resolution 251: deeply deplores Israeli military parade in Jerusalem in defiance of Resolution 250.

Resolution 252: declares invalid Israel's acts to unify Jerusalem as Jewish capital.

Resolution 256: condemns Israeli raids on Jordan as flagrant violation.

Resolution 259: deplores Israel's refusal to accept UN mission to probe occupation.

Resolution 262: condemns Israel for attack on Beirut airport.

Resolution 265: condemns Israel for air attacks for Salt in Jordan.

Resolution 267: censures Israel for administrative acts to change the status of Jerusalem.

Resolution 270: condemns Israel for air attacks on villages in southern Lebanon.

Resolution 271: condemns Israel's failure to obey UN resolutions on Jerusalem.

Resolution 279: demands withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon.

Resolution 280: condemns Israeli's attacks against Lebanon.

Resolution 285: demands immediate Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.

Resolution 298: deplores Israel's changing of the status of Jerusalem.

Resolution 313: demands that Israel stop attacks against Lebanon.

Resolution 316: condemns Israel for repeated attacks on Lebanon.

Resolution 317: deplores Israel's refusal to release.

Resolution 332: condemns Israel's repeated attacks against Lebanon.

Resolution 337: condemns Israel for violating Lebanon's sovereignty.

Resolution 347: condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

Resolution 425: calls on Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanon.

Resolution 427: calls on Israel to complete its withdrawal from Lebanon.

Resolution 444: deplores Israel's lack of cooperation with UN peacekeeping forces.

Resolution 446: determines that Israeli settlements are a serious obstruction to peace and calls on Israel to abide by the Fourth Geneva Convention

Resolution 450: calls on Israel to stop attacking Lebanon.

Resolution 452: calls on Israel to cease building settlements in occupied territories.

Resolution 465: deplores Israel's settlements and asks all member states not to assist its settlements program.

Resolution 467: strongly deplores Israel's military intervention in Lebanon.

Resolution 468: calls on Israel to rescind illegal expulsions of two Palestinian mayors and a judge and to facilitate their return.

Resolution 469: strongly deplores Israel's failure to observe the council's order not to deport Palestinians.

Resolution 471: expresses deep concern at Israel's failure to abide by the Fourth Geneva Convention.

Resolution 476: reiterates that Israel's claim to Jerusalem are null and void.

Resolution 478: censures (Israel) in the strongest terms for its claim to Jerusalem in its Basic Law.

Resolution 484: declares it imperative that Israel re-admit two deported Palestinian mayors.

Resolution 487: strongly condemns Israel for its attack on Iraq's nuclear facility.

Resolution 497: decides that Israel's annexation of Syria's Golan Heights

is null and void and demands that Israel rescinds its decision forthwith.

Resolution 498: calls on Israel to withdraw from Lebanon.

Resolution 501: calls on Israel to stop attacks against Lebanon and withdraw its troops.

Resolution 509: demands that Israel withdraw its forces forthwith and unconditionally from Lebanon.

Resolution 515: demands that Israel lift its siege of Beirut and allow food supplies to be brought in.

Resolution 517: censures Israel for failing to obey UN resolutions and demands that Israel withdraw its forces from Lebanon.

Resolution 518: demands that Israel cooperate fully with UN forces in Lebanon.

Resolution 520: condemns Israel's attack into West Beirut.

Resolution 573: condemns Israel vigorously for bombing Tunisia in attack on PLO headquarters.

Resolution 587: takes note of previous calls on Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanon and urges all parties to withdraw.

Resolution 592: strongly deplores the killing of Palestinian students at Bir Zeit University by Israeli troops.

Resolution 605: strongly deplores Israel's policies and practices denying the human rights of Palestinians.

Resolution 607: calls on Israel not to deport Palestinians and strongly requests it to abide by the Fourth Geneva Convention.

Resolution 608: deeply regrets that Israel has defied the United Nations and deported Palestinian civilians.

Resolution 636: deeply regrets Israeli deportation of Palestinian civilians.

Resolution 641: deplores Israel's continuing deportation of Palestinians.

Resolution 672: condemns Israel for violence against Palestinians at the Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount.

Resolution 673: deplores Israel's refusal to cooperate with the United Nations.

Resolution 681: deplores Israel's resumption of the deportation of Palestinians.

Resolution 694: deplores Israel's deportation of Palestinians and calls on it to ensure their safe and immediate return.

Resolution 726: strongly condemns Israel's deportation of Palestinians.

Resolution 799: strongly condemns Israel's deportation of 413 Palestinians and calls for their immediate return.

by King Kai Sat Jan 17, 2009 01:44

Where do you mention the suffering of the Israeli's in your rant. You are part of the problem and are very easily lead. Maybe your balaclava doesnt have the eyes cut out yet?

by boycotter Sat Jan 17, 2009 01:44

The boycott of Israeli goods is a crucial escalation of the campaign against the vicious colonial program of the Israeli State. Encouraging politicians and the press to acknowledge and respond to the ongoing atrocities against the Palestinian people is clearly insufficient, hence this campaign deserves to be supported by all who share the belief that Palestinian children and their parents are entitled to the same human rights as the rest of us.

In relation to this Galway picket and boycott campaign , B & Q in Knocknacarra sell a wide range of Keter goods and Israeli made Stanley toolboxes, B & Q are featuring Keter sheds in display areas and their Own brand B & Q plastic sheds are in fact made in Israel, by Keter of course. Furthermore, due to changes in seasonal promotions, since the present assault on Gaza began in the last couple of weeks they have actually expanded this range of Israeli goods and heavily promoted them featuring them in several display areas which I think emphasises just how far such companies have to come in terms of ethical considerations.

by Michael Hogan Sat Jan 17, 2009 08:47

Keter Sheds and Tool boxes are being sold by Argos and Atlantic Homecare.

by Miriam Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:54

There should be international strikes each week until Palestine is freed from the Israeli invaders

by Mark C Sat Jan 17, 2009 14:01

Email just received from another activist, re: Israeli Barcodes

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Israeli barcodes begin with 729.

From www.bdsmovement.net

1. Don't buy Israeli goods
This is easier than it sounds and a list of common products from Israeli companies can be found on a series of websites listed in the Resource section. You could also send a letter to the supermarket, the media and local political parties in your country informing them of your decision and the reasons.

2. Identify and lobby retail outlets that stock Israeli goods: Outlets that stock Israeli goods can be lobbied to break off such business relations in response to Israeli policies. You can send letters to local shops and large retailers asking them to de-shelve Israeli products. Find organizations and networks that would be willing to endorse the letter in order to achieve a more powerful effect.

3. Boycott and picket outlets that do not respond to lobbying
Where outlets continue to sell Israeli goods, go a step further and write informing them that you will no longer shop there. Organize a picket of the shop and distribute campaign materials informing people of the BDS campaign.

4. Set up a local campaign and website promoting the boycott
Spread the word about the BDS campaign. Useful material, fact sheets and resources can be taken straight from the BDS website for you to set up your own local campaign. You could also provide a blacklist of outlets in the local area that are refusing to stop selling Israeli goods.

5. Further steps
Organise pickets and blockades of the transportation of Israeli produce; Encourage shop workers, dockworkers and others to refuse to handle Israeli goods; Putting out public information about companies' use of Israeli technology and components; Create a Buycott alternative, promoting ethical alternatives to Israeli goods and reward companies who publicly distance themselves from the Israeli economy with greater levels of trade.

by gazalondoner Tue Jan 27, 2009 00:12

We have designed some boycott Israel stickers.
They can be downloaded from this link and used in supermarkets etc to alert people to the facts behind the Occupation and the recent attrocities in Gaza.
PLEASE CAN YOU CIRCULATE THIS LINK WIDELY.
You will see that this is an independent action ( no organisation is behind this, just a couple of artists who are doing what they can)
The instructions and stationery codes for the stickers are on the instructions. doc which is in the download..
They just need to be printed onto sticker paper .

http://touhga.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p3ZuLDnIFP2pZ9cb4...nload

by Roderick Tue Jan 27, 2009 20:08

"We, the Jewish people, control America, and the Americans know it."

Do we (in Ireland) realise this?

"Every time we do something you tell me America will do this and will do that . . . I want to tell you something very clear: Don't worry about American pressure on Israel. We, the Jewish people, control America, and the Americans know it."

- Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, October 3, 2001.

Related Link: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Israeli+Prime+Mini...earch

by Max Boycott – Palestinian Solidarity Tue Jan 27, 2009 23:05

Roderick is right – boycott the US. The UK should also be boycotted because of its generally pro-Israeli position. The EU too should be boycotted because of the inclusion of Israel in the Euro Med Agreement. Even though this would mean boycotting ourselves until we get out of the EU in the interim we could import what we need from states with impeccably anti Israeli credentials such as Iran, Cuba and Venezuela.

by Michael - Human League Wed Jan 28, 2009 06:41

Hmmmmm. I see the arguments are still going on about The Hitler Ms's.

I often ramble about the Nose Factors Myself on my quest to make a living and when i approach a ''Door'' which contains a ''slug '' i immediatly make

a U Turn as life has taught me Never To Waste Time on such inhabitants .

24 Years as a Doorstep Salesman has educated the poster on that score.

As My Granny Used To Say '''They would'nt Give You That''

by Miriam Wed Jan 28, 2009 13:36

Pensioners in South Wales stage an action at Tescos

http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/brynmill/Pensioner-pi....html

by Eoin Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:54

Extreme reinterpretation of international humanitarian law ...

"Shattering hopes that an expanded Democratic congressional majority and a new Democratic administration might lead to a more moderate foreign policy, the resolutions put forward an extreme reinterpretation of international humanitarian law, apparently designed to exonerate nations with superior firepower from any liability for inflicting large-scale civilian casualties." (From http://www.alternet.org/audits/119252/virtually_the_ent...srael )

Israel controls US Congress and Senate:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Israel+controls+US...earch