AFOPA letters on the catastrophe in Gaza to South Australian Politicians
AFOPA continues to write letters regularly to South Australian and Australian politicians on the catastrophe and genocide in Gaza perpetrated by the state of Israel
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Letter to Senator Wong, Senator for South Australia (ALP) and Australia’s Foreign Minister
From website of the Australian Parliament
10 December, 2023
Dear Minister Wong,
The Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA) requests an urgent meeting with you to discuss Australia’s current position and actions regarding the crisis in Palestine and Israel.
We have a large and diverse supporter base, which is distressed and troubled by the disconnect between the Australian Government’s position on the current crisis in Gaza, and that of the Australian people who are showing unprecedented support for Palestinian human rights…
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From website of the Australian Parliament
12 December 2023
Dear Senator Birmingham,
We recently became aware that you are leading a cross-party delegation to Israel, funded by the Australia Israel and Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC). This decision is deplorable and unconscionable and leaves us in no doubt that the tour is aimed solely at ensuring that Australian policy is unashamedly biased towards Israel and reinforces Israel’s propaganda…
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Letter to the Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Dr Jane Lomax-Smith AM
From website of the Adelaide City Council
Dear Lord Mayor,
I am writing to express the dismay of the Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA) in relation to the Adelaide City Council’s recent decision to not light up the Adelaide Town Hall in the Palestinian colours, as you did for Israel..
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From Wikipedia
28 November
Dear South Australian MPs and MLCs, Parliament of South Australia,
I write as Chairperson of the Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA) in relation to the recent passage of the Israel motion in both houses of the South Australian Parliament. We and our members are very disturbed by the introduction and passage of the motion…