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Friends Of Palestine
Public Forum
Friday 30 March 7.00 PM
Royal Society's Hall
9 Victoria St. Melbourne
(entrance 8 Latrobe Street)
all welcome
Supporting PALESTINIAN LAND DAY
On the 30th of March 2001 severe clashes with Israeli Occupation forces are
expected with the marking of Palestinian Land Day.
On March 30 1976, Israeli military authorities imposed collective
punishments on the Indigenous people of Palestine and confiscated
Palestinian land. During this 1976 land confiscation, Palestinians stood up
collectively and confronted the Israeli army. A curfew was imposed on the
Palestinian villages and towns in the region. Six Palestinians were killed
by Israeli troops in the towns of Sakhnin and Arabeh.
Land Day has become a symbol of Palestinian resistance to occupation
throughout the whole of Palestine. It is expected that this year's
commemoration in Palestine will result in serious clashes, as Israeli
troops will again try to suppress Palestinian demonstrations against
occupation.
Speakers:
Burt Blackburne
Divisional Secretary, Technical Division, CEPU
Dr. Scott Burchill
Lecturer in International Relations, Deakin University
Sari Kassis
Palestinian Human Rights Activist, Sydney
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