FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 18, 2024

Media Contact: Melissa Garriga | [email protected] 

Ontario Peace Organizations to Hold Marches in Windsor and Toronto Demanding Immediate Arms Embargo on Israel

WINDSOR, TORONTO, Ontario - On Sunday, October 20, peace organizations across Ontario, including CODEPINK Ontario, will mobilize in Windsor and Toronto to demand an immediate arms embargo against Israel in response to ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon.

March Details:

• Windsor Gaza on Fire March:
  Date: October 20, 2024
  Time: 5:00 PM
  Location: The Great Canadian Flag, Riverside & Ouellette, Windsor, Ontario
  Contact: Anne Kamath ([email protected]) / Siarah ([email protected])
• Toronto ALL OUT ON OCTOBER 20TH March:
  Date: October 20, 2024
  Time: 4:00 PM
  Location: 360 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
  Contact: Loren DeVito

On October 5, more than 30,000 people from across Ontario rallied to commemorate a year of genocide and resistance. Yet, Israel’s escalation in Gaza, including bombings and invasions in Lebanon, continues with little opposition from political leaders. Ontario’s peace organizations are demanding an end to the violence, as well as a firm stand from the Canadian government against these atrocities by imposing an arms embargo on Israel.

“We cannot remain silent. The international community must hold Israel accountable for its continued occupation of Palestine and its aggression in Lebanon,” said Anne Kamath, spokesperson for CODEPINK Ontario. “Canada needs to act now and end its support for these inhumane acts.”

The upcoming marches aim to unite Arab communities, labor and student movements, healthcare workers, and solidarity organizations, strengthening calls for justice and peace in the Middle East.

For media inquiries or more information, please contact: Anne Kamath (Windsor): [email protected]; Siarah (Windsor): [email protected];  Loren DeVito (Toronto): [email protected].

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