Arabs and Muslims converge on Crawford, Texas to protest US support of terrorism against the Lebanese and Palestinians

Arabs and Muslims from All Over Texas are Expected to Converge in Crawford, TX
This Sunday Where President Bush Begins His Summer Vacation

CRAWFORD, Texas, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifteen days have passed since United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan called for an immediate cease-fire between Lebanon and Israel. The European Union, the United Nations Security Council and the OIC (Organization of Islamic Conference) have publicly demanded an immediate halt to hostilities and third-party intervention. In the meantime, according to Lebanese Prime Minister Siniora, "over 900 [have been] killed and 3,000 injured so far, one third of the casualties are children under 12."

"We are outraged that the U.S. can't stop Israel's relentless bombardment of Lebanon and military siege of Gaza. Arabs and Muslims from all over Texas are expected to converge in Crawford, TX this Sunday," Crawford Peace House representative Hadi Jawad stated.

The organization will be holding a press conference of Arab, Muslim and peace and justice movement leaders this Sunday.
Date: Sunday, August 6, 2006
Time: 1 p.m. CDT
Where: Crawford Peace House, 9142 E 5th Street, Crawford, TX 76638

"As United States Secretary of State Rice continues to feign diplomacy, children are dying in Gaza and Lebanon. The mass exodus of displaced civilians continues. Ghana's UN Ambassador has stated that among the 15 nation Security Council, the US is the only member opposing an immediate halt to fighting to prevent a regional war," Laray Polk, one of the organizers of the event said.

"The Bush Administration's blind support for Israel's military adventures in the Middle East does not serve the interests of our nation. Our leaders in Washington are discovering the futility of imposing military solutions in Iraq. Likewise, Israel should follow suit immediately. A sustainable peace can come only through direct negotiations between key regional players and the United States abandonment of one-sided support for Israel. The U.S. must become an honest broker for peace in the Middle East," Polk continued.Members of the media are invited to attend to press conference Sunday, Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. (CDT) at the Crawford Peace House.

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For more information, visit http://www.xpresspress.com/. Media Contacts: Hadi Jawad 214-392-2939 Laray Polk 972-534-1108Source: Crawford Peace House

CONTACT: Hadi Jawad, +1-214-392-2939, or Laray Polk +1-972-534-1108,both for Crawford Peace House