Israel-Palestine peace and prayer rally at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøAug. 2

51³Ô¹ÏÍøEmbrey Human Rights Program students and peace supporters from across the region will gather at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSaturday, Aug. 2, for a Peace and Prayer Rally calling for an end to the current bloodshed.

July 30, 2014

Dallas (SMU) — With the Israeli-Palestinian conflict death toll rising to more than 1,200 and no lasting cease-fire in sight, students and peace supporters from across the region will gather at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSaturday, Aug. 2, for a Peace and Prayer Rally calling for an end to the bloodshed.

“Speaking on behalf of many 51³Ô¹ÏÍøstudents who value learning about other cultures and religions to see the global picture, why can’t we show the world it is possible to love beyond our differences?” says event organizer Amber Jackson, a senior double-majoring in human rights and political science.

WHAT:

Israel-Palestine Peace and Prayer Rally

WHEN:

9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 2 

WHERE:

51³Ô¹ÏÍø flagpole near Bishop Boulevard

SPEAKERS:

  • Rick Halperin, director, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøEmbrey Human Rights Program
  • Donald Dillard and Hadi Jawad, Dallas Peace Center
  • Pastor “Mike D,” Grace Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Arlington

MORE DETAILS:

Visit the Israel-Palestine Peace & Prayer Rally Facebook page at or contact arjackson@smu.edu.

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July 30, 2014