From Palestine to Virginia Tech

Every Friday, Palestinians, internationals, and Israeli nonviolent activists gather in the Southern villages of Bethlehem to protest against the building of the Apartheid Wall that will eventually destroy the livelihood of these villages. This Friday [April 20, 2007], the protest began with a silent procession by the group of about fifty participants. We carried banners and leaflets with the Virginia Tech logo and statements supporting them in this time of pain. Thirty two olive trees were also carried in the procession to remember each person killed in the massacre. The olive tree is a global symbol of peace and hope.

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Original source: <a href="http://samiawad.wordpress.com/2007/04/20/">http://samiawad.wordpress.com/2007/04/20/</a>

Sami Awad (Text) and Muhamad Zboun - PNN (Photo)

2007-08-14

Brent Jesiek

Sami Awad (sami@holylandtrust.org)

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