The Global March to Gaza
By Ann Marie Ghazy
On June 13th, 4,000 people from over 80 countries gathered in Cairo, Egypt, answering a global call to march to Gaza. This was a grassroots movement—ordinary people uniting for the people of Gaza, who have endured nearly two years of war and over 75 years of displacement and occupation by the Israeli government. In Islam, speaking up against oppression is a duty.
The march was intended to be peaceful—an international demand for humanitarian access through the Rafah crossing, where aid has been blocked and suffering has intensified. Palestinians in Gaza are facing starvation, relentless bombardment, and mass displacement. More and more people around the world are waking up to this reality—and still, western world leaders remain silent.
Read more about Ann’s experience on our blog here
Update on the Work of Ashraf Abu Hamda on the Ground in Gaza
Ashraf Abu Hamda is a 20-year-old aspiring nursing student who has been using money fundraised by CPAC to provide water trucks to the community in Gaza. Each water truck has a capacity of 3,500 liters (200+ gallons) and impacts more than 100 families. So far, Ashraf has gotten a total of nine water trucks, distributing 31,500 liters of water to families! He was also able to distribute more than 70 Eid gifts to children. Ashraf’s work on the ground in Gaza is extremely important, and we are honored to support him.
You can donate to help Ashraf provide water to families in Gaza here.
CPAC Has Launched a Website!
CPAC has launched an official website! Visit clevelandpalestine.org to see more about our work and a calendar of events.
Action Asks
- Donate to Ashraf
- Donate to the Case Western Student Legal Fund: $CWRUSJP on Cashapp
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What Zohran Mamdani’s Primary Victory Means for Antizionism in US Electoral Politics by Eric Deamer, CPAC member and former New Yorker