Actions in 70 U.S. cities say: ‘Hands off Iran and West Asia! Free Palestine!’
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Although there is a temporary “ceasefire” in the U.S./Israeli effort to destroy Iran, many groups internationally are determined to stay mobilized. The horrific genocide in Palestine, both in Gaza and the West Bank, continues, as do plots against Iran.  There were more than 65 actions around the

Community activists spoke from the Philadelphia Palestine Coalition (PPC), the PPC Workers Committee, Montgomery County for Palestine, Students for Justice in Palestine Philadelphia Coalition, the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Nonprofit Employees Union, Black Alliance for Peace, Writers Against the War on Gaza, Workers World Party, BAYAN USA and Freedom Socialist Party.

YahNé Ndgo with Black Alliance for Peace and Betsey Piette with Workers World Party co-chaired the rally. After hearing from several speakers, the protesters marched around City Hall, then marched to the intersection of 15th and Walnut streets where speakers denounced the investment of public funds in Israel Bonds. The final rally was at Rittenhouse Square.

In addition to the groups represented at the rally, those involved in building the event included Anak Bayan — Philadelphia, Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America, Korea Peace Coalition, Code Pink, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom — U.S., Koreans 4 Decolonization @ Penn, Philly Alliance Against Imperialism, Mobilization4Mumia, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Philadelphia Alliance Against Racist and Political Oppression as well as individuals opposed to never-ending wars.