In March, OneVoice Palestine’s Youth Leaders, concerned with the situation on the ground in Gaza, decided to launch a solidarity campaign for the people of Gaza throughout the West Bank.
They created 5000 black ribbons and distributed them in Jericho, Ramallah, Jenin, Tulkarim, Nablus, Qalqilia, Hebron and Bethlehem – passing them out to people in the streets, and people in taxis and cars. The ribbons read “Gaza is in our hearts" and had the OneVoice symbol on them.
Feedback on the streets was very positive, and it was a good way to engage people, and to spread the OneVoice message throughout the West Bank. OVP Youth Leaders canvassed the streets, talking to people about the imperative of achieving a final and comprehensive peace agreement that will guarantee ending occupation and achieving a two state solution, and lead to the establishment of a viable and independent Palestinian state at peace with Israel. They reiterated that this solidarity campaign also aims to emphasize the need for national unity, and that an independent Palestinian state must include both Gaza and the West Bank. Furthermore, the only way to ensure that this vision is achieved is to support uninterrupted and serious negotiations.
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