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Monday, September 17, 2012

Sign the Petition Now to Save Silwan

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Dear Friend,

As many of you know, over the last few years MECA has launched several projects in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan to help Palestinian children and families who have been living under constant siege for several years. Their land is being stolen under the guise of biblical archaeology. Israeli settlers have taken over Palestinian homes and harass and attack residents daily. "Administrative demolitions" threaten to leave many homeless. Hundreds of people—including children as young as six—have been arrested, beaten by police, and barred from entering the village that their families have lived in for generations.

We now urgently ask that you take action to help the people of Silwan who are facing home demolitions and evictions this month. We need your support and from all justice seeking individuals around the world to stop the demolitions. 

Recently, the UK based humanitarian organization, War on Want, reported that new demolition orders have been issued in the Al-Bustan neighbourhood of Silwan. This is in addition to the 88 homes already under threat. Many families have been told they could lose their homes by the end of September.


The Jerusalem municipality’s decision to press forward with plans to turn Silwan into an exclusive tourist site and national park could see over 1,000 Palestinians forced from their homes.

Please take action now and forward to 5 friends!

Many thanks,
MECA Staff
SAVE SILWAN

Please Sign the Petition Addressed to:
 Mr. Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem 
Mr. Paul Sutphin, Director, Office of Israel and Palestinian Affairs 
Mr. Jake Walles, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Mr. Richard Selly, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process

DEMAND AN END TO THE DEMOLITIONS IN SILWAN TODAY!

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