Gilad Shalit, a 24 year old Israeli, has been languishing in captivity for over four years, held hostage by the Hamas Terrorist organisation. Contrary to international law, Gilad has been denied all visits, including those from organisations such as the Red Cross.
Unlike so many other elements of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the story of Gilad Shalit is not as well-known amongst the wider UK public. For this reason, the Embassy of Israel alongside ten other community organisations will be launching a national, two-week Gilad Shalit Awareness Campaign on the 14th of February.
This Awareness Campaign will take place across the UK including events in London, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham. At its centre will be two ‘Advans’ driving around Central London and Manchester for the two weeks, telling the story of Gilad, alongside a large picture
Locations of Vigils:
London: Outside the Red Cross Offices in Moorgate, 44 Moorfields
Leeds: Any Students wishing to come please email Daniel@ujs.org.uk for details
Manchester: Albert Square
Unlike so many other elements of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the story of Gilad Shalit is not as well-known amongst the wider UK public. For this reason, the Embassy of Israel alongside ten other community organisations will be launching a national, two-week Gilad Shalit Awareness Campaign on the 14th of February.
This Awareness Campaign will take place across the UK including events in London, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham. At its centre will be two ‘Advans’ driving around Central London and Manchester for the two weeks, telling the story of Gilad, alongside a large picture
Locations of Vigils:
London: Outside the Red Cross Offices in Moorgate, 44 Moorfields
Leeds: Any Students wishing to come please email Daniel@ujs.org.uk for details
Manchester: Albert Square
Also a reminder the London Gilad Shalit vigil will be happening tomorrow night!
Would be great to get as many people there as possible and invite anyone you may know who would be interested.
The vigil will be taking place outside the International Red Cross offices which are at 44 Moorfield, the City, next door to Moorgate station.
Please come along and lend your support for an hour or so.
Thanks.
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