“The UN took a strong stand against apartheid; and over the years, an international consensus was built, which helped to bring an end to this iniquitous system. But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians. “ Nelson Mandela, photo credit South Africa – the Good News Nelson …
Stop the inhuman treatment of Palestinians in Gaza Don’t let the inhuman treatment of Palestinians in Gaza go unnoticedJoin the protest on Saturday 18th January from 12-2pm outside the Israeli Embassy A revealing and heartbreaking blog in the Independent reveals just how unbearable – and unsustainable – life in Gaza has become: most of the …
THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER 2013 1. Adjournment debate: Water shortages in OPTs – tabled by David Winnick: – David Winnick: Average Palestinian water consumption is half that recommended by WHO; average Israeli’s is over four times as much; nearly 10% of WB Palestinian communities not connected to water; buying it is expensive and difficult due to travel restrictions; some spend 40% of income on water; Israel has a veto on Joint …
Artists, musicians and authors speak out against Israel’s ethnic cleansing Over 50 artists, writers, academics, trade union leaders, activists and politicians have today signed a letter against the Prawer Plan, published in the Guardian. Author Gillian Slovo, sculptor Antony Gormley, directors Mike Leigh and Ken Loach, musicians Peter Gabriel and Brian Eno, actor Julie Christie, …
Join Gillian Slovo, Antony Gormley, Mike Leigh, Ken Loach, Julie Christie, Brian Eno, Bella Freud, Peter Gabriel, John Akomfrah OBE, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Bidisha, Jeremy Deller, Rt Hon Sir Gerald Kaufman, MP, Jemima Khan, Dr. Susie Orbach and many others by signing our letter against the Prawer Plan. John Akomfrah OBE artist, film director, writer Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, author, journalist Rodney Bickerstaffe Bidisha writer, broadcaster Howard …
Palestinians are uniting to oppose the Prawer Plan, and they urgently need our support. If the Prawer Plan is enacted it will forcibly remove up to 70,000 Palestinian Bedouin from their homes and villages in the Naqab (the Negev). Although it has not yet been passed fully by the Israeli Parliament, villages are already under threat with a …
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign works for peace & justice for Palestinians, in support of human rights & against all racism Day of Rage – 30th November Palestinians are uniting to oppose the Prawer Plan, and they urgently need our support. If the Prawer Plan is enacted it will forcibly remove up to 70,000 Palestinian Bedouin …
THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2013 William Hague, responding to a petition about trafficking in the Sinai, writes that he shares concerns about treatment of Eritrean, Ethiopian and Sudanese refugees trying to get to Europe and Israel. “A lasting solution to these challenges will require a joined-up response, including the security forces, but also encouraging improved levels of engagement and opportunity for the local Bedouin population.” http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmhansrd/cm131128/petntext/131128p0001.htm#13112852000015 …
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FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 1. Richard Burden: What assessment has Foreign Secretary made of the effect of the closure of tunnels between Egypt and Gaza on electricity, water and sanitation, fuel and food supplies in Gaza, what representations is he making to his Egyptian and Israeli counterparts on the matter? http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmhansrd/cm131122/text/131122w0001.htm#13112253000038 2. Richard Burden: What representations has FCO made to Israel in respect of the …