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Speaking Out for Peace in the Middle East
Israel has just rejected a United Nations Security Council cease-fire resolution, opting instead to continue its invasion in the Gaza Strip. At least 792 Palestinians, including more than 300 women and children, have been killed according to the UN since the Israeli air strikes began two weeks ago. Thirteen Israelis have also been killed.
According to former US President Jimmy Carter "the devastating invasion of Gaza by Israel could easily have been avoided."
According to Jewish Voice for Peace: "President Bush's FY2009 budget request for $2.55 billion in military aid for Israel,
a proposed increase of 9% over actual spending in 2007... is the first installment of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) signed by the United States and Israel in August
2007 to increase military aid to Israel by 25%, totaling $30 billion over the next decade."
The following events have been organized in response to this crisis and in the hope that peace can and will be achieved.
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Saturday, January 10
Palestine Day at Husseini Islamic Center, Sanford and Florida Statewide March For Palestine
Lake Eola Park, Orlando
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On Saturday, January 10th, UMF will be hosting
Palestine Day at the Husseini Islamic Center in Orlando. The event is scheduled to begin at 10:30am with the viewing of Promises, a film that tells the story of Palestinian and Israeli children who dared to cross the lines to meet their neighbors. We will also create posters and fill out letters and petitions for government officials to help bring peace to Palestine. Following Zohr Salaat, we will be carpooling to a statewide protest at Lake Eola against the invasion of Gaza. The march has been co-sponsored by a number of organizations, including UMF. If you would like to carpool with us, please email info@unitedmuslimfoundation.org with your name,
whether you will be able to bring a car, and how many people you can transport. The event
is open to all adults, high school and older.  |
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Saturday, January 10
Allentown Rally for Gaza
9th and Hamilton, Allentown
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On Saturday, January 10, communities in Pennsylvania will be holding a rally supporting Palestine and calling for an end to Israel's war. The rally will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in downtown Allentown at the intersection of 9th Street and Hamilton Street.
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UMF Participates in a Vigil for Peace
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This New Years Eve, approximately one hundred people of
conscience gathered at Lake Eola for a "New Year's Eve Candlelight Vigil for Gaza" sponsored by CAIR Orlando,
United Muslim Foundation and the Arab American Community Center.
At the event, UMF Secretary Fatema Kermalli joined other speakers in calling for a restoration of the cease-fire and the promotion of peace with justice in the Middle East during the coming
year.
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Based in the United States of America, The United Muslim Foundation serves to Promote Unity, Education and Charity. By working United with Muslims of all cultures and races and extending solidarity to religious organizations, learning centers and local institutions we aim to promote greater Islamic awareness and cultural understanding while reaching out to those in need. The United Muslim Foundation dedicates it's time and resources to action, translated effectively into making a difference. UMF directors, officers and volunteers nationwide are talented, intellectual individuals who commit many hours in community service recognized by Seminole County, Bright Futures and UMF's own Scholarship Programs. United Muslim Foundation is a registered non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization and a recognized public charity.
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