Ayed Morrar and Jonathan Pollack are friends and among the major figures in the Palestinian-led, Israeli-supported nonviolent struggle against Israel's military occupation. Largely unreported by the media, thousands of Palestinians and hundreds of Israelis are waging a major grassroots nonviolent campaign of resistance to the construciton of Israel's Wall. Palestinian farmers, workers, mothers, and students, together with Israeli and international volunteers, are braving teargas, beatings, bullets, arrest, and even death to block the construction of the Wall with their bodies.

Ruled illegal by the International Court of Justice in 2004, the Wall appropriates Palestinian land and destroys villages to increase and expand Israeli settlements.

In a victory for nonviolence, Ayed led his community of Budrus in a peaceful campaign of 50 protest marches to stop the constructon of the Wall on Budrus' land. Jonathan has participated in over 200 West Bank protests and has helped to mobilize hundres of Israelis to join Palestinians in resisting the Wall. Both Ayed and Jonathan have been imprisoned for their prominent roles in the nonviolent movement.

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Events will be taking place throughout the Chicago area October 22 and October 23.

Saturday, October 22: 7 PM: Presentation and Talk North Park Covenant Church, 5250 N. Christiana, Chicago

Sunday, October 23: Vigil at Noon to 1 PM -- Ayed and Jonathan will be joining the weekly Not In My Name vigil. 830 N. Michigan, Water Tower Park. (at Pearson).

Sunday, October 23: "Breaking the Ramadan Fast" Potluck Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 171 N. Cuyler Avenue in Oak Park.

Form more information contact ISMinChicago@aol.com, or call 773-489-3505