US Embassy Social Movement by Hannah Leighton

What is happening?

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The United States opened an embassy on the 14th of May in Jerusalem. The previous US embassy was located in Tel Aviv. This social movement began on the 30th of March as Palestinians have engaged in many demonstrations and protests at the Israeli-Gaza border against the opening of the embassy.
(Information obtained from the news articles linked)

What type of social movement is this?

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This social movement is a reformative social movement as Palestinians began this movement in opposition to the movement of the U.S. embassy and in an attempt to reclaim the U.S. embassy.

Bibliography

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ABC, 2018, 'Israeli forces kill dozens in Gaza protests as anger mounts over US embassy move to Jerusalem,' ABC News 15 May, viewed 19 May 2018, <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-14/israeli-forces-kill-dozens-in-gaza-amid-us-embassy-protests/9760132>.

ABC, 2018, 'Israel kicks off US embassy celebrations, boosts border force ahead of mass Palestinian protests,' ABC News 14 May, viewed 19 May 2018, <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-14/israel-kicks-off-us-embassy-celebration-boosts-border-force/9757652>.

Halbfinger, H, Kershner, I and Walsh D 2018, 'Israel Kills Dozen at Gaza Border as U.S. Embassy opens in Jerusalem,' New York Times 14 May, viewed 19 May 2018, <https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/14/world/middleeast/gaza-protests-palestinians-us-embassy.html>.

Holmes, O and Balousha, H 2018, 'Israel faces outcry over Gaza killings during Jerusalem embassy protests,' Guardian 15 May, viewed 19 May 2018, <https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/14/israel-tells-palestinians-they-are-risking-lives-in-us-embassy-protests>.

Jeffery, A 2018, 'Deadly protests erupt over the US Embassy move to Jerusalem,' CNBC 14 May, viewed 19 May 2018, <https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/14/deadly-protests-erupt-over-the-us-embassy-move-to-jerusalem.html>.

Reuters, 2018, 'Over 10,000 Moroccans Protest U.S. Embassy Move to Jerusalem,' New York Times 20 May, viewed 19 May 2018, <https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/20/world/africa/morocco-israel-protest.html>.

Sanchez, R 2018, 'US will move its embassy to Jerusalem by May,' Telegraph 23 February, viewed 19 May 2018, <https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/02/23/us-will-move-embassy-jerusalem-may/>.

Wadhams, N 2018, 'U.S. Speeds Up Timetable for Moving Embassy to Jerusalem,' Time 24 February, viewed 19 May 2018, <http://time.com/5174043/us-embassy-jerusalem-may/>.

WIlliams, P 2018, 'Trump's embassy opening in Jerusalem is a warm embrace for Israel but a strategic blow for Palestinian hopes,' ABC News 15 May, viewed 19 May 2018, <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-14/us-embassy-jerusalem-blow-for-palestinians/9758562>.

Wilner, M 2017, 'Trump announces US moving embassy to Jerusalem,' Jerusalem Post 6 December, viewed 19 May 2018, <https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/WATCH-LIVE-Trump-delivers-much-anticipated-announcement-about-Jerusalem-517201>.

Statistics

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These are estimated statistics:
* At least 58 Palestinians have reportedly been killed

* 2,700 Palestinians wounded

News Articles

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This news article which featured in The New York Times on 20th of May outlines the protest of more than 10,000 Moroccans against the movement of the US embassy to Jerusalem.

News Articles

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This news article was published on the 15th of May and describes the "excessive force" the Israeli government have used in response to the protesters who have been labelled as "murderous rioters".

News Articles

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The Age published the article linked on the 15th of May describing the lives lost and Trump's plans to leave the embassy in its new location. This article includes opinions from Australia's former Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, who recommends that "Australia follow the U.S. lead" and move our embassy to Jerusalem. In response Malcolm Turnbull has said this will not happen.

How have individuals been spreading their message?

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The Palestinian individuals began with protests, however these protests have escalated to riots. To spread their values behind the social movement, there is a reliance on the media coverage to the world. Individuals in the riots have:
* Hurled firebombs and other explosive devices towards the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF)
* Burnt tires
* Launched flaming objects to ignite fire in Israeli territory

Why did this social movement start?

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This social movement began in response to the announcement made by the United States that there will be a movement of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem from its existing location of Tel Aviv.

Timeline of this social movement

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2017:
*Donald Trump said the U.S. recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital on December 6

*Trump announces the U.S.' intentions to move the embassy to Jerusalem on December 6

2018:
*Secretary of State Rex Tillerson signed the arrangement to move the embassy to Jerusalem on February 22

*The U.S. announce that the embassy will be moved to Jerusalem by May in time to mark the 70th anniversary of Israel's independence on February 23

*Weekly protests began on March 30

* U.S. embassy opens on May 14. There is an official celebration.

* Bloodiest day since the War with 58 Palestinians and at least 1,200 wounded

*More than 10,000 Moroccans chanting "death to Israel" took to the streets on May 20

Characteristics of this Social Movement

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There are traits to this movement which are indicative of a social movement. These characteristics include:
* A group action (the group is Palestinians)
* Focus on a political issue (the relocation of the U.S. embassy)
* Resist to a undo a change

Counter Actions/ Movements

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* In response to the mass attempt by Palestinians to cross the border which separates Israel and Gaza, Israeli soldiers have responded with fire.

* A White House spokesman faulted Hamas for the violence.

News Articles

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News Articles

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News Articles

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News Articles

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News Articles

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This article explains the U.S.' intentions to relocate to U.S. embassy to Jerusalem in time for the 70th anniversary of Jerusalem's Independence day.

Important notes

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* The entire embassy will not be moved to Jerusalem in one day.
* The process to fully relocate the embassy will be very costly and could take years.
* Certain offices will be moved to the Jerusalem embassy first. These offices include the U.S. ambassador to Israel, David Friedman.

Snippet of the official opening of the embassy in Jerusalem

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