Israeli firms banned from French defence fair

June 21, 2024

Good morning. Remember that every industry can stand in solidarity with Palestinians.

LEARN. Read this article from France 24 on France banning Israeli firms from exhibiting in the upcoming Eurosatory arms fair.

NOTICE. What comes up for you when you read the article? In what ways do you think it’s an appropriate and justice-focused consequence for a government committing genocide to be told they can’t participate in marketing their commerce on an international stage?

ACT. Consider the ways the industries you support, through work or life, could reject doing business with Israeli firms. If you haven’t already, investigate the ways your employer, city or town, investment firms, or religious institutions does or doesn’t support Israeli businesses. Go here for a collection of posts we’ve written to help you find the information and resources you need to get involved with boycotting and divesting.

SHARE. Forward this to 5 people in your life who are savvy thinkers and would be interested in talking about divesting from the genocidal government of Israel. Think about friends, family, colleagues and people you worship with - who needs to hear this message?

ASK. What tools or information would help you divest from Israeli interests in your own life and work? Please reply to this email (or, if you are reading this online, leave a comment below) to let us know.*

In solidarity for Palestinian liberation,

Kay Coughlin, on behalf of the Shades of Anger collective

*You can also continue the conversation with us in the Speaking Up Network, a private social media platform co-created by Animah Kosai, one of the leaders of Shades of Anger.

Shades of Anger was created by a global collective of women to raise awareness and inspire action to free Palestine. We chose the name of our collective to honor the poem, “Shades of Anger,” by Palestinian-Canadian poet Rafeef Ziadah. We also believe in liberation for Sudan, the Congo, Haiti, and all places where systems of oppression are causing immense suffering and crushing the life out humans. We are led by women of the Global Majority/BIPOC. Shades of Anger is for everyone who wants to act for liberation and you can learn more about it here.