International Solidarity Movement
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what was supposed to happen....

THE APRIL 2002 CAMPAING AGAINST OCCUPATION

Our last campaign, December 15 - January 1 stopped tanks, removed roadblocks and even suspended the operation of one checkpoint, all by nonviolent means.

Concerned people from around the world committed to justice are being asked to bring their energy, commitment, hope and action to support the Palestinian struggle for freedom.

While world leaders are busy widening the gap between the West and the Arab world, we, concerned civilians of diverse nationalities, will stand together for justice. Experience has shown that when international demonstrators join Palestinians in defying the occupation the Israeli military has difficulty using its regular tactic of shooting live ammunition into crowds.

The program of actions for April will be finalized nearer the time of the campaign, as
the situation in Palestine changes so rapidly, but it will be based primarily in two locations:

The Salfit District: where activities will include a house rebuilding of one of the homes demolished during the Israeli invasion in December 2001, and the removal of roadblocks from essential access roads.

The Bethlehem and Jerusalem regions: where we will March non-violently
through checkpoints protesting the ongoing denial of freedom of movement and worship for Palestinians.

All of these actions are being planned by the core organizing committee of the International Solidarity Movement A Palestinian-lead coalition of Palestinians and foreign civilians.