People of Utrecht stand up for the Palestinians

We, a group of concerned citizens from Utrecht, have been protesting at the Neude in het heart of our city, for the 99 past weeks. We have been doing so during workdays during the early morning rush hour.
This is almost 2 years of silent protesting! And we will continue to do so as long as necessary. To remind passersby that the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank has still not come to an end.
The so-called peace treaty has not put an end to the unbearable conditions under which Palestinians are forced to live. On the contrary: the violence by the Israeli colonizers and army has only increased.

Therefore we demand:

• The Netherlands breaks off all trade ties with Israel. As a major investor the Netherlands is complicit in the genocide committed by the state of Israel.
• That the Netherlands joins South Africa case at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza
• That de Dutch government does everything within it’s power to end Israel’s unlawful occupation the West Bank.

Join us in our silent protest

During workdays from 8:30 – 9:30 and help amplify our demands (on Thursdays from 8 a.m.).
Even if it’s just for 10 minutes.

• We are an organically grown community of citizens and are not affiliated with any particular existing organization.
• Our community consists of parents that just dropped off their kids at school, people on our way to work, students on our way to class, people waiting for the library to open, and retirees.
• We have humanist, Christian, secular, Jewish, Muslim and all sorts of different backgrounds.
• We stand for human rights: people’s right to exist in a dignified manner and with equal rights.
• We oppose all forms of oppression, and stand for freedom and democracy.

What does it bring you

• Taking a moment (for yourself) to literally stand still.
• Conveying your help and positivity in peace.
• You receive a great many positive reactions: V-signs from cyclists, bus and truck drivers, croissants, hot tea, water, shouts of ‘keep up the good work’ and ‘good that you are doing this’, honking taxis and garbage trucks.
• You can have a quiet conversation with others about your concerns and questions.
• You meet new people who care about others.