Thanks to you, our petition continues to gain signatures! And the opposition to annexation is growing! Our friends at Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) have initiated an action called #ChurchesAgainstAnnexation. Please participate in this action and post our petition on your social media. Jesus told a story of an old woman who badgered an uncaring judge until he gave in and granted her justice. Let's do the same with our elected officials until they act for justice!
"With just 29 days until Israel is set to begin formal annexation of large parts of the West Bank, it is critical we raise our voices against annexation and in support of peace, equality, and human rights for all in Israel/Palestine. Follow the three steps below to join CMEP’s #ChurchesAgainstAnnexation campaign and use social media to take a stand against annexation.
3 Steps to Join!
1) Print out the #ChurchesAgainstAnnexation hashtag. If you don’t have a printer, no problem! Write the hashtag #ChurchesAgainstAnnexation on a sheet of paper instead.
2) Take a picture, upload it to your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Please be sure to tag @ChurchesforMEP. It’s also a good idea to tag your members of Congress to ensure they know constituents oppose annexation. Copy and paste the URL below to see a list of all Twitter handles for members of Congress. http://www.tweetcongress.org/tweeters?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=a4cd80c6-6482-4482-a312-64a2adf4f565
Here are some sample posts:
I stand with @ChurchesforMEP and their #ChurchesAgainstAnnexation campaign. @MY SENATOR, @MY SENATOR, @MY REPRESENTATIVE
Annexation will have a devastating impact on Palestinians. I’m asking @MY SENATOR, @MY SENATOR, @MY REPRESENTATIVE to oppose annexation of the West Bank @ChurchesforMEP #ChurchesAgainstAnnexation.
3) Encourage your family, friends, and church (mosque or synagogue) to take a photo and upload it to their social media accounts. During this time of social distancing, we encourage you to be creative as to how you can take these photos together. Consider setting up a Zoom call or Google Hangout for your small group or family where you can all take a photo at the same time.
Again, please be sure to tag @ChurchesforMEP so we can see your post. We hope you will consider adding your voice to this critical campaign in support of equality and freedom for all in Israel/Palestine!