By Noura Khouri (via Occupy Oakland)
With the U.S.continued support of the genocide on Gaza, bombing of Yemen and threatening to cause world war 3 in its support for a broader war against Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iran we must do everything we can to stop business as usual, and demand the US govt stop arming Israel! We need everyone who can, to come out on Saturday and for the upcoming events. Pls see below and spread the word! Intercepted Podcast: As Israel’s war of annihilation in Gaza enters its fourth month, Netanyahu appears intent on pulling the U.S. deeper into a wider regional war.
| PORT SHUTDOWN FOR PALESTINE Saturday, January 13th @5AM West Oakland Bart Stay tuned for more! Text Gaza to 833-633-0604 for details and updates! This past October, a US military vessel left the port of Oakland with weapons, infrastructure and technology that were used against the people of Gaza by the Israeli military. This ship is on its way back to Oakland. Stand with people and workers of conscience across the world and join us Saturday to send a clear message: Oakland, the Bay Area and the majority of people across the country demand that the US government stop arming Israel! Join us as we kick off APTP’s week of action commemorating the militant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join us to say no to the war machine in Gaza, and no to the war machine right here in Oakland. |
View this email in your browser  San Francisco becomes the largest US city to adopt a ceasefire resolution. Thank you to the San Francisco families, teachers, workers, healthcare professionals, youth, community and union leaders who showed up, gave public comments, called, emailed and organized for the last several weeks to ensure that San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors stands on the right side of history, and acts in the interests of the vast majority of our city’s diverse communities. In a 8-3 supermajority vote, the Board adopted a resolution calling for an immediate and sustained ceasefire in the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza. The vote comes after weeks of broad community support for the resolution, with a record number turning out in the thousands for board meetings and tens of thousands of emails sent to the board, urging them to pass the resolution. The people of San Francisco have been consistent in saying NO to genocide, NO to ethnic cleansing, and YES to dignity for Palestinians and all people. This resolution is a good first step in the long road ahead for our people to be represented with the dignity and respect they deserve, and shows that the board and our city stand against bigotry and racism of all forms. As we mourn the devastating loss of our loved ones, we will continue our work to end this genocidal war, and to advance peace and justice here in San Francisco and around the world. Click HERE to send a letter to thank the Board members who took action to demand #CeasefireNOW.   PORT SHUTDOWN FOR PALESTINE January 13, 2024 5am West Oakland Bart Stay tuned for more! Text Gaza to 833-633-0604 for details and updates! This past October, a US military vessel left the port of Oakland with weapons, infrastructure and technology that were used against the people of Gaza by the Israeli military. This ship is on its way back to Oakland. Stand with people and workers of conscience across the world and join us Saturday to send a clear message: Oakland, the Bay Area and the majority of people across the country demand that the US government stop arming Israel! Join us as we kick off APTP’s week of action commemorating the militant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join us to say no to the war machine in Gaza, and no to the war machine right here in Oakland. International Day of Action to Demand #CeasefireNOW #StopArmingIsrael January 26, 2024 Our community is losing loved ones each day, and our members are charging Biden with genocide. AROC has joined partner organizations in submitting an amicus brief in support of the genocide complaint being heard in the federal court in Oakland on January 26th. The Biden administration is complicit in the unfolding genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. A lawsuit from Center for Constitutional Rights on behalf of Palestinians from Gaza, including 3 Bay Area community members, has been brought against Pres. Biden, Secretary Blinken, and Secretary Austen for their failure to prevent this genocide, on behalf of millions of Palestinians who are enduring the devastating effects of Israel’s rampage and occupation. The case will be heard by the Oakland Federal Court! Bay Area, let’s rise up to hold the Biden Administration accountable for this genocide! Details to come! On January 26, we encourage all people of conscience to take action while the lawsuit is being heard in the courtroom. If powerful countries are not held to their human rights obligations to prevent genocide, the law must be taken into the streets. Learn more and sign up for the day of action here: bit.ly/jan26action This complaint is directed against President Joe Biden and senior government officials—who filed a motion to dismiss the case on December 8—for their roles in the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Join us as part of the international day of action on January 26th, when the case will be heard in Oakland, California. AROC & PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS SUBMIT AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF GENOCIDE COMPLAINT AGAINST BIDEN ADMINISTRATIONOur community is losing loved ones each day, and our members are charging Biden with genocide. AROC has joined partner organizations in submitting an amicus brief in support of the genocide complaint being heard in the federal court in Oakland on January 26th. The Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC), the Arab-American Civil Rights League (ACRL), the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) have filed an Amicus Brief with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in support of the November 13, 2023, genocide complaint brought by the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) on behalf of Defense for Children International – Palestine and other organizations. This complaint is directed against President Joe Biden and senior government officials—who filed a motion to dismiss the case on December 8—for their roles in the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Join us as part of the international day of action on January 26th, when the case will be heard in Oakland, California.  _ FRIDAY PSA: Palestine Solidarity Announcements Weekly updates every Friday on what’s happening in Palestine, calls to action, and solidarity work for organizations, activists, and supporters in the San Francisco Bay Area. Starting @12-1p PT. Co-sponsored by Arab Resource & Organizing Center, Bay Resistance, Center for Political Education, and Anti Police-Terror Project Register HERE  _ West Coast National March on Washington for Gaza Sunday, January 14 @ 1pm Civic Center Plaza, 335 McAllister Street, San Francisco As Israel continues to ramp up its attacks on Gaza, the West Bank and the broader region, it is imperative that we make our voices heard and put maximum pressure on the White House to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, to stop US aid to Israel, and to lift of the siege on Gaza! When: Sunday, Jan 14th 1PM Where: Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco Dhuhr Prayer @ Civic Center PlazaBay Area Calendar of Events Our mailing address is:Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC) 522 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA 94110 Add us to your address book |
