Dear Avaazers across Australia,

In 24 hours the UN will vote on whether to recognise a Palestinian state. 1.7 million of us have helped get over 120 countries to back this historic peace initiative! But our Prime Minister plans to abstain from voting, and this is our last chance to support vote for peace in the Middle East — let’s get to 2 million voices for Palestinian freedom!

In 24 hours, the UN will face a historic vote on Palestinian statehood. But our Prime Minister plans to abstain from voting, and this is our last chance to help put these nations on the road to peace.

UN recognition of Palestine could help end 40 years of repression and lead to two states — Israel and Palestine — living in peace and security side by side. 1.7 million of us have signed on and helped get over 120 countries to support the bid! Our petition is already being widely covered in the media and delivered through actions like a 4 storey-high flag (at right) in front of key government buildings.

Heads of state are deciding right now, and it’s time for Australia step up at this historic moment. Click below to help us get to 2 million voices for a freedom and peace that the Palestinian people have not known for a generation:  

http://www.avaaz.org/en/palestine_worlds_next_nation_aus/?bhPqncb&v=19629

Palestinian statehood will not bring a resolution to this intractable conflict overnight, but UN recognition will change the dynamics and will begin to unlock the door towards freedom and peace. Across Palestine, people are preparing, with hope and expectation, to reclaim a freedom their generation has never known. Let’s stand with them.

With hope and determination,

Dalia, Alice, Jeremy, Marie, Ricken, Aldine, Nick, Pascal, Michelle and the rest of the Avaaz team  

MORE INFORMATION

Australia to abstain from Palestinian vote (ABC)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-27/australia-to-abstain-from-palestinian-vote/4395000

Two-State Solution on the Line (New York Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/26/opinion/global/brundtland-carter-two-state-solution-on-the-line.html

Palestinian statehood wins European backing (The Guardian)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/nov/19/palestinian-statehood-wins-european-backing

Palestinian Authority rejects calls to postpone statehood bid (RT)
http://rt.com/news/abbas-palestine-un-statehood-504/

Q&A: Palestinian bid for upgraded UN status (BBC)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-13701636

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