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As I write,\u00a0 Palestinians are being starved to death by Israeli forces. Every day, for almost two years now, there are new horrors:. Israeli forces shooting unarmed civilians trying to access aid and assassinating journalists, and now Netanyahu is planning to take over Gaza city by force.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

As we witness a genocide inflicted on the people of Palestine in real time it\u2019s easy to feel helpless. But we\u2019re not helpless, and because we care, we must act.<\/p>\n\n

Here are six actions for Gaza to share with your friends and wh\u0101nau.<\/p>\n\n

Urge the PM to act on Gaza<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

There is intense pressure on the NZ Government to take stronger action on Gaza. Getting more people to raise concerns directly with the Prime Minister is especially important right now as the pressure mounts on the Government to recognise Palestine as a state.  <\/p>\n\n

Send a message to the Prime Minister<\/a> calling on him to sanction Israel now.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGAZA: Call for sanctions on Israel\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Join the call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza genocide.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t \n Take Action\n <\/a>\n \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n

Be visible in solidarity for Gaza<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Support or head along to rallies in your region. In some cities groups are organising weekly actions in solidarity for the people of Gaza. Simply sharing these actions is also a way to support keeping the issue visible in the public eye. <\/p>\n\n

Ask your local MP where they stand on Gaza<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Message your local MP<\/a> and ask their position on the \u2018Unlawful Occupation of Palestine Sanctions Bill\u2019 which will pass if six more MPs support the Bill. <\/p>\n\n

You can also check out Justice for Palestine\u2019s guide to making Gaza a priority in our local elections<\/a> in September.<\/p>\n\n

Boycott goods and services that support genocide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Learn how to take part in the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions movement<\/a> in New Zealand, a Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality.<\/p>\n\n

Follow and amplify the flotilla<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Follow the Global Sumud Flotilla<\/a>, a flotilla of international ships aiming to break the siege on Gaza by sea. The planned dates are to sail sometime between the end of August and September 2025. <\/p>\n\n

Divest from wars and genocide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Check your Kiwisaver savings are not supporting investments in weapons manufacture<\/a> – use the Mindful Money guide<\/a> to check. <\/p>\n\n

The Don\u2019t bank on apartheid <\/a>campaign is asking people to urge ASB to divest from companies that are supporting illegal settlements in Palestine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It’s easy to feel helpless. 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