Please note: The demo planned for tomorrow (Fri. Nov. 20) at the Tunnels Checkpoint, West Bank, is put off

Please note that the demonstration is put off! Following today’s assault near Bethlehem and the restrictions on movement imposed by the army in its aftermath, we are forced to put off the demonstration which was set for tomorrow, and prepare to hold it at another time. Our goal is to stand together, Israelis and Palestinians, also and especially at this moment - in the face of death and violence - and point out a different way. Unfortunately, tomorrow we it would not be possible to do that, as long as our Palestinians fellows are unable to arrive and stand with us. Despite everything, we continue to work together for our common aim: Building a future without occupation , without killing and violence - a future of peace, justice and independence for both peoples.

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Israeli-Palestinian demonstration in the occupied territories

Friday, November 20th, 1:30pm, at the “Tunnels” checkpoint (Road 60)

Combatants for Peace is leading this Friday a joint Israeli-Palestinian demonstration, as part of the national campaign of the “Standing Together” initiative. Following the successful demonstrations in Jerusalem, Haifa and Rahat, we will now hold a joint peaceful Israeli-Palestinian demonstration in the occupied territories against the occupation. It is important to participate in this protest to support a message of unity against violence. Transportation is available.

Please confirm your participation in the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/204661996531877

We, Arabs and Jews, Israelis and Palestinians want to live in peace, independence and justice. And we have a clear message: We refuse to live forever by the sword, and we choose to stand together, in Israel and in Palestine.

Facing the travesty of doing everything except making peace, and with the ever-increasing escalation, we choose to take action and stand together at the epicenter of control over another people, the checkpoints. We refuse to accept the occupation and despair and choose to take a joint stand. Next Friday we will board the buses leaving the cities in Israel and Palestine to stand together, demonstrate together, to declare that there is an answer to the reality of killing, violence and hatred, and there is an answer to the despair that comes from years of domination over another people and denial of its independence. Let us stand together against racism, fear and incitement; stand together for peace, independence and justice for both peoples.

The demonstration will take place on Friday, November 20, at 13:30, at the “Tunnels” checkpoint.

Buses will leave from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Beersheba and Haifa. Please click on this link to register for transportation.

Your presence is important!