[Update. Note to readers. This item seems to be based on a hoax email. Apologies.]
I know things are different across the pond, but when would the AJC, the Conference of Presidents or AIPAC ever send out something like this?
From the "chief voice of British Jewry."
consultation with a coalition of prominent organisations in the Anglo-Jewish
community, have decided to cancel the planned Israel Solidarity Rally.
This
decision has been taken after intense discussions within the community,
due to a feeling that such a demonstration would not be in accordance
with the Board's wish to bring the conflict to an immediate conclusion.
It was thought that the demonstration might be perceived as the
community taking one side in the tragic war in Gaza and Israel, and
might be seen as supporting Israel's military campaign.
The
Board calls for an immediate ceasefire, immediate negotiations between
Israel and Hamas, and for lifting the economic blockade of Gaza, in
order to allow the Gazan and Israeli people to live together in peace.
There is no military solution, only a political one.
The
Jewish community does not wish to be seen as a participant in the
conflict, and in taking this stand we hope to be a part of the
solution.
The Board stands in solidarity with the besieged and injured
people of Gaza, as well as the victims of terrorism in Israel, and we
oppose all violence as contrary to the tenets of the Jewish religion.
We would like to reach out to the British Muslim community, as well as
those of no religion who have demonstrated against Israel's military
campaign-we share your anguish at the destruction and loss of life
caused, and hope that our action in calling off our demonstration will
be a small step towards peace.
Solidarity Rally,
due to occur on Sunday 11th of January.
