From the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee strongly condemns the use of deadly force by Israeli forces on Palestinians commemorating al-Nakba or the catastrophe. For Palestinians and others in the Middle East, May 15th marks the destruction of historic Palestine and the massive forced expulsion and displacement of Palestinians by Israeli forces in the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. News reports indicate that Israeli forces opened fire on commemorators in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, as well as in the border areas including Lebanon and the Occupied Golan Heights.  The use of deadly force on peaceful civilians, by any nation, must not be tolerated by the international community. Immediate action by the international community must be taken to ensure that the Israelis stop using excessive force on the demonstrators. Further, a clear message must be sent that the use of force will not be tolerated and Israel will be held accountable for its actions.  According to media reports, and at the time of this release, at least nine Palestinians have been killed and dozens more injured after Israeli snipers opened fire on the peaceful demonstrators…

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One thought on “ISRAEL-PALESTINE: ADC condemns Israeli use of deadly force on al-Nakba commentators

  1. YES, PAX CHRISTI IS CORRECT IN THESE CONCERNS. HOW CAN WE BECOME A VOICE PRESIDENT OBAMA HEARS INSTEAD OF THE JEWISH LOBBY?

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