Hello, everyone,
Thank you all for your action and for having signed this petition. As we all know, the situation has only become unfathomably more horrendous for people living in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT).
This petition was delivered months ago to the designated recipient. There has been no response or action since then. This is similar to all levels of government around the world. That is why it is so vitally important we do not stop in our fight for justice. We must hold our elected representatives and media accountable. We must use our collective power to end this genocide.
In July 2024 the International Court of Justice (ICJ) determined that Israel’s continued presence in the OPT is unlawful. It declared that Israel must end its illegal occupation immediately, including its occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza. Furthermore, the ICJ determined that:
- Israel’s actions amount to the annexation of large parts of the OPT;
- Israel is committing apartheid against Palestinians;
- Israel is obligated to provide reparations for damages caused, and this includes returning land and property, evacuating all settlers, and allowing Palestinians to return to their homes;
- All states, including Canada, have an obligation not to aid or assist in maintaining this illegal occupation, including through trade or investment relations. (CJPME, 2024)
We encourage you to seek out actions in your local area (if you're in Kamloops, you can find us on Instagram @palestinesolidaritykamloops). We also encourage you to use all channels available to push for action from our representatives.
Currently, we have a letter campaign going to our cabinet ministers, leaders of parties, and the Kamloops MP. Please follow this link to see the pre-written email template. You can alter it in any way you see necessary, and this ensures that it will not get filtered out as spam.
Thank you,
Palestine Solidarity Kamloops