From the Zionist Federation of Australia Website, 9/7/06 ...
On Monday July 10, peaceful protest demonstrations were held in capital cities around the world to campaign for the release of Corporal Gilad Shalit. The events took place in New York, Paris, London, Buenos Aires, as well as other locations. Demonstrators, including members of local Jewish organisations, Christian supporters of Israel, student organisations and members of youth movements attended in their hundreds, mainly rallying outside Syrian embassies.
In Australia, activities are focusing on a “Blue Ribbon” campaign to raise awareness for Gilad’s plight, call for Gilad’s immediate release and show that we stand in solidarity with Israel.
On Monday night (July 10), Australian Jews together with hundreds Jewish athletes from around the globe, donned blue ribbons at the closing ceremony of the Maccabi Australia International Games in Sydney. Over 700 blue ribbons and information sheets were prepared and distributed by the Zionist Federation of Australia and the State Zionist Councils of Victoria and NSW.
We urge you to show your support and solidarity by wearing a blue ribbon. Blue ribbons are available from your local ZFA/SZC office.
More information:
» Blue Ribbon for Gilad - National campaign
» Gilad Shalit - Myths and facts
» Biographies of Soldiers
» Media Release Gilad Shalit - 9 July, 2006
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