Free Palestine Protest announced ahead of Oscars
Protesters March in New York City on March 2 to demand Israel end its war in Gaza and agree to a ceasefire.
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Background
A Free Palestine march, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, is set to take place in Los Angeles, ahead of the 2024 Oscars.
Protest details
The protest has been called by a group of organizers, artists, and film workers in collaboration with various organizations. They have chosen the slogan “No awards during a genocide!” to convey their message of solidarity and demand for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
Protest objectives
The organizers of the march expect hundreds of people to participate, with the aim to rally, march, blockade and disrupt, all to demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. They are also advocating for an end to the blockade of Gaza and the occupation of Palestine.
Mobilizing for the march
Film Workers for Palestine, in collaboration with Jewish Voice for Peace’s L.A. chapter, has shared a statement on Instagram urging people to meet at the Cinerama Dome on Sunday at 1 p.m. PT for the march. Their caption emphasizes the need to continue calling for a permanent ceasefire and Palestinian liberation.
Significance of the date
The protest is scheduled to take place on a significant day. Not only is Sunday the day of the Academy Awards, but it is also the first day of Ramadan, an important holiday for the majority of Gazans. Additionally, it is the day when Israel plans to start its ground invasion of Rafah, a small city in the southern Gaza Strip where numerous Palestinians have sought shelter.
Prior protests
This decision comes after a previous protest against the Israel-Hamas War was held outside the 2024 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on February 25. Protesters gathered outside the venue, amplifying pre-recorded chants demanding a free Palestine and an immediate ceasefire.
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