Gaza Ceasefire Petition

From: Avaaz, Email, 4Mar08

"Gaza and Israel are on the brink of all-out war - before it’s too late, let’s raise a massive global outcry for a ceasefire to stop the violence and protect civilians: Sign the Emergency Petition

The Gaza-Israel crisis is out of control. It's come to this: bloody full-scale invasion, or a cease-fire.1 With rockets raining down on both sides, Israel launched a ground assault into the Gaza Strip this weekend. Over a hundred combatants and civilians from both sides lie dead.2 The next 48 hours are crucial -- Israel's cabinet will discuss a larger invasion Wednesday. But Hamas floated a Gaza ceasefire months ago, and 64% of Israelis support the idea.3

Both sides know they are in a battle for global legitimacy, and international opinion counts. We need a massive global outcry for a cease-fire now -- sign the emergency petition below, then forward this message to friends and family. We will deliver our petition to senior Israeli and Palestinian leaders this week, as well as in a major billboard campaign...

1. Invasion or ceasefire – Guardian news report on the Israeli debate
2. The Times of London news report - both sides claiming success, 110 dead
Missiles now reaching the Israeli city of Ashkelon
3. 64% of Israelis support ceasefire talks with Hamas"

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