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with Chris Hedges
LeighaCohen on Aug 9, 2014
[…] Prior to the rally starting, I was approached by Chris Hedges who mentioned that he had written an 8 minute speech that he wanted to deliver to the thousands of people attending the rally. However, he was told that all of the speakers where being limited to 2 minutes speaking time at the rally.
This is that special speech that Chris Hedges wanted to deliver that day that talked about the historical and religious background to what is the re-occurring violence in the area that the Israelis and Palestinians presently live in. […]
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Updated: Sept. 8, 2014
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Transcript of Hedges’ speech
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Biggest ever UK demonstration for Gaza
Stop the War Coalition on Aug 9, 2014
150,000 take to London’s streets on 9 August 2014 to protest against four weeks of Israeli barbarism that killed 2000 Palestinians, including over 430 children. And we were there to say to the people of Gaza facing such horrific crimes against humanity: You are not alone. http://stopwar.org.uk/
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#GazaDayofRage: Tens of thousands march worldwide in support of Palestinians
RT America on Aug 8, 2014
People across the globe have gathered to support the plight of Gaza, with the most impressive turnout taking place in London. Since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict a month ago, over 1,800 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed. READ MORE: http://on.rt.com/329tul
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Updated: Sept. 8, 2014
Cornel West: “We won’t stand for annihilation” in Palestine
News2Share on Aug 2, 2014
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Democratic Socialist philosopher Cornell West speaks at the pro-Palestinian march on Washington, where he juxtaposes issues facing Palestinians to issues facing African Americans in The United States today.
Filmed by Ford Fischer (@fordfischer on twitter)
Updated: Aug. 10, 2014
(2014) Cornel West: Speaking at Gaza Rally in NYC
via Youtube
see also
Exclusive: Israel’s Video Justifying Destruction of Gaza Hospital Was From 2009 by Gareth Porter
Hamas Rocket Launches Don’t Explain Israel’s Gaza Destruction by Gareth Porter, Sept. 9, 2014
see
Chris Hedges Supports BDS + Aftermath of Assault on Gaza Worse Than Operation Cast Lead
Noam Chomsky: Hideous. Sadistic. Vicious. Murderous. + Transcript
Noam Chomsky: Israel Committing Major War Crimes In Gaza
Alison Weir: The Hidden History of How the U.S. Was Used to Create Israel (must-see)
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Updated: added a link to the transcript of Hedges’ speech. Also added a link to Cornel West’s speech.
reddit-ized :)
Thanks flyingcuttlefish! I’ll try to find it and vote it up. Cheers!
http://www.reddit.com/r/news/comments/2d4ux8/gaza_rally_in_nyc_and_worldwide_gazadayofrage/?already_submitted=true
“Tallying Israeli War Crimes” by law Professor Marjorie Cohn:
http://consortiumnews.com/2014/08/08/tallying-israeli-war-crimes/
Thanks, Jerry. Will check it out.
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