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| * British Muslims demand stronger action from Blair against Israel * Demonstrations in over 10 cities in Britain in protest against Israeli atrocities * One of the biggest rallies since Rushdie crisis to be held on October 24 October 5, 2000 British Muslim leaders and activists meeting last night in central London demanded a stronger action from the Prime Minister on the massacre of Palestinians, reports The Muslim News. Over a hundred Muslim organisations called for the Israeli Government to be tried for war crimes. The meeting condemned the massacre of Palestinian Muslims and expressed solidarity with the Palestinians. The meeting was informed of a major rally which will take place on October 24 at Hyde Park Corner, where over 20,000 Muslims are expected to attend from different parts of the UK. Demonstrations will take place in 10 cities on October 21 in solidarity with Palestinian Muslims and in protest against Israeli atrocities. Mosques throughout the UK are being urged to tell their congregations this Friday, during Jum'a (Friday) prayers, to send protest letters to the Government condemning the massacres of Palestinian civilians and deploring the British Government's refusal to condemn the massacre by the Israeli security forces. They will also inform them to organise and participate in demonstrations in their respective cities. A petition will be signed by Muslims throughout the UK and will be sent to the Prime Minister condemning Israeli atrocities and demanding stronger action by the British Government. During the meeting the British media came under attack for their pro-Israeli biased reporting. "They use terms such as "cease fire", which implies two sides are fighting a war. In reality it is one-sided, Israelis using helicopter gunships, tanks, anti-tank missiles and heavy arms against the mostly unarmed Palestinian civilians," said Dr Zaki Badawi of the Imams and Mosques Council. He suggested that ambassadors from Muslim countries should be mobilised "to do something". Continued p 2 The Muslim News Press release contd Muslim leaders also condemned the Government's mild response to the atrocities and the comment made by the Foreign Office Minister, Peter Hain that "We are also gravely concerned over recent terrorist violence", implying that the defensive action by the Palestinians was "terrorist violence". The Muslim Council of Britain, Friends of Al Aqsa, Palestinian Return Centre and Muslim Association of Britain briefed the meeting of the activities they had and were already organising. A picket was held last week outside the Israeli Embassy in High Street Kensington and another one is being held on Friday at 3 to 6 pm. They have produced a petition to be signed and sent to the Prime Minister. An MCB delegation met officials at the Foreign Office yesterday afternoon. They conveyed to the FO "the deep anger and horror of Britain's Muslim community at the ongoing vicious and murderous Israeli response to the Palestinian demonstrations". The meeting also urged Muslims to give money to Interpal which was sending help to the victims of the Israeli atrocities. The meeting nominated an 18-man committee to follow up and coordinate activities. The meeting was organised by Sayyid Muhammad al-Mousawi, President of World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League. He said: "The Zionist Government and Jews are trying to destroy al-Aqsa Mosque and it is only a matter of time before they carry it out. We must protect the dignity of al-Aqsa and the lives of the Palestinians." A picket will be held on Friday after Jum'a prayers opposite Downing Street in protest against the British Government. For further information contact us on 020 7608 2822 or 077 68 241 325 Please acknowledge The Muslim News when using the press release Organization: The Muslim News, UK Email: Ahmed Versi <editor@muslimnews.co.uk> Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 23:49:01 +0100 Title: British Muslims to Hold Biggest Rally against Israel TEXT: The Muslim News News and Views of Muslims in the United Kingdom PO Box 380, Harrow, Middlesex HA2 6LL, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (020) 7608 2822, Mobile: 077 68 241325, Fax: +44 (020) 7608 1232 E-mail: ahmed.versi@muslimnews.co.uk Website: http://www.muslimnews.co.uk |
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