March and Rally for a Free Palestine

There were two rallies on Saturday - one at Dolores Park, followed by a march to the Civic Center in front of City Hall where the second rally was held. The rallies and march were sponsored by Justice in Palestine Coalition, which is made up of many local organizations, with this platform:

"No New War Against Iraq: The US war and twelve years of sanctions have killed over 1,000,000 Iraqi people, many of them children. Two chief weapons inspectors have resigned over the fraudulent policy of sanctions. Lift the sanctions now.

"Stop US Aid to Israel: Between five to 12 billion dollars in annual US aid funds massacres, home demolitions, the closure of cities and schools and ongoing displacement. Redirect those dollars for education, health, and other needed services. This is also the 20th Anniversary, Sabra & Shatila Massacre and the 2nd Anniversary, Al-Aksa Intifada.

"Divest from Israel Now: Exercise your power to make a difference. Boycott Israeli-made goods. Boycott US companies that invest in Israeli companies and do business with Israel. Divest universities from companies doing business with Israel.

"Support Palestinian People's Right to Return: Israel's campaign of displacement has made the Palestinians the largest refugee population in the world. Uphold United Nations resolution 194 calling for the right to return."