Day 5 - Evening (5pm - 8pm)

I arrived just after 5pm, finding Br Mez in deep conversation with a pro-palestine supporter and another sister busy listening to another activist. I looked around, a handful of protestors were gathered opposite the embassy, preparing for the daily demo that usually begun at 5.30. Amazing people- they're outside here every evening, unrelenting, and in defiance of the police who have in the past few days told them to ‘stay away’! How dare they!

All in all, my evening went pretty well...kind strangers popped over to have a word or two; one lady, who looked like she just left work for the evening, walked past then came back and looked around at our posters. She came up close to us and said ‘My prayers are with Gaza and with you- I totally support what you are doing’ and then quickly dashed off. Her kind words stayed with me and the other sisters on my shift all night, and her sentiments were shared out loud by many who walked past. I would also like to thank all those who hooted as they drove past - and also all those who have signed up to join the vigil – may you all be rewarded for your prayers, concern and activism. Ameen

Suffice to say, my spirits were high as I clocked off and walked back to the station. We can not let the Zionists think they can continue…we have got to make a stand! Come join the vigil! See you all there soon inshAllah.

Peace,

Taubah