Liverpool Palestine supporters held a well-supported demonstration in LIverpool city centre on Saturday 18 May. The demonstration was to mark the 65th anniversary of ‘Nakba Day’ in Palestine. 15 May 1948 was the date when Britain withdrew forces from Palestine and Israel declared its independence. Forced expulsions of Palestinians from their towns and villages by …
For immediate release Protest held to tell Parliament: after 65 years ethnic cleansing of Palestinians must end On Saturday 18th May 2013, campaigners joined MPs, trade unionists and public figures in a protest outside Parliament against the ongoing ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.The protest marked the 65th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba (catastrophe) and called on …
Download our new Ethnic cleansing leaflet May 2013 The ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, which began in 1948 when 750,000 were driven from their homes, continues today. Home demolitions Since 2008 more than 2400 Palestinian houses and structures have been demolished in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, displacing more than 4400 Palestinians, including thousands of children. Discriminatory residency rights …
PSC present letter to the Prime Minister Today, 15 May 2013, PSC’s Chair, Hugh Lanning, Director, Sarah Colborne and Patron, Baroness Jenny Tonge, handed in a letter to Downing Street calling for UK action on Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. Hugh Lanning, Chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, alerted the Prime Minister to the fact …
WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2013 1. Jeremy Corbyn: How many Palestinians from Gaza and the WB applied to travel to the UK in each of the last three years; how many applications were accepted, how many declined? Commons Written Answers 2. Baroness Tonge (in debate on Developing Countries): Given that HMG want value for money, will they consider stopping aid to the Palestinians in the …
Rt Hon David Cameron MP Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service No 10 Downing Street London SW1A 2AA 15th May 2013 Dear Prime Minister The ethnic cleansing of Palestinian villages and towns during the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 is well documented. Â Less publicly understood …
East Jerusalem, occupied Palestinian Territory There is an active campaign to de-Arabize East Jerusalem. The Jerusalem authority has publicly stated – a statement unthinkable in any non-racist authority – that they want to ensure that the Palestinian population of the city remains at or below 30%. Various means are being employed to ensure that the Palestinian …
Protest Against Israel’s ethnic cleansing New time, new place! Saturday 18 May, 11am-1pm, Old Palace Yard (opposite the Houses of Parliament) This event takes place before the NHS march. See this new infographic about the Nakba> Coaches from Birmingham> Professor Stephen Hawking joins boycott Support Palestine Solidarity Campaign to help achieve justice for Palestinians Watch …
A Statement from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, concerning the Israeli police measures on Holy Saturday We, the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, watched with sorrowful hearts the horrific scenes of the brutal treatment of our clergy, people, and pilgrims in the Old City of Jerusalem during Holy Saturday last week. A …
THURSDAY 9 MAY 2013 1. Commons Adjournment debate on Hezbollah: – Michael McCann: declares interest as a vice-chairman of LFoI; urges UK and EU proscription of Hezbollah. – Alistair Burt: Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas also receive Iranian support. Adjournment Debate 2. Treasury’s quarterly report to Parliament on Counter-Terrorist Asset Freezing Regime: Named Palestinian individuals and entities …