SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT

.  Israel, not Hamas, broke the 6 month ceasefire

New York Times - 11/4/08 -" Israeli Strike is First in Gaza", CNN

.  After Hamas won a free and fair election in 2006, Israel blockaded  Gaza

 A blockade is an act of war

.  Israel has rejected numerous peace offers

- 1988 - Palestinians recognize Israel and two-state solution

REJECTED BY ISRAEL

- 2002 - Arab Peace Plan offers normal relations with Israel

in return for Israeli withdrawal to 1967 border.

REJECTED BY ISRAEL

- 2008 - Hamas agreed to accept 2002 Arab Peace Plan.

REJECTED BY ISRAEL

.  Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories are

the main obstacle to peace and violate international law

 International Court of Justice, 4^th Geneva Convention

UN Security Council Resolution 465

. The United States is not an honest broker and has impeded peace

by vetoing Security Council resolutions requiring Israel to

   comply with international law and annually sending Israel

$3 billion of our tax dollars for military and economic aid.

.  Israel's use of American military equipment against civilian

populations violates Section 4 of the U.S. Arms Export

Control Act and the U.S. Foreign Assistance Act.

TAKE ACTION NOW! Call your representatives (202) 224-3121 - (800) 828 0498

NO TAX DOLLARS FOR ISRAEL!