Monday’s EU resolution which calls again on Israel to end settlement activity in the West Bank must be followed with action to ensure this happens, Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s interim director, Sara Apps, says today. Ms Apps said: “PSC welcomes the EU’s reiteration of the illegality of the settlements under international law, and its emphasis that …
FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2016 David Jones: What representations has Foreign Secretary made to his Israeli counterpart on the transfer of protected persons from the West Bank to prisons inside Israel? http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2016-01-19/23077 Commons Written Answers THURSDAY 21 JANUARY 2016 John Howell: What reports has Foreign Secretary received of the glorification by the Fatah movement of terrorists …
Nakba Week of Action – Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 May 2016 We will not forget – End the Nakba now – Free Palestine! The Nakba (which means “catastrophe” in Arabic) – in 1948 saw Israel forcibly expel around 750.000 Palestinians from their land and destroy hundreds of villages. They have never been allowed to …
Take action now to protect local democracy for Palestine! The UK Government is trying to prevent local authorities from divesting from companies linked to Israel’s illegal occupation and settlements on Palestinian land. Authorities which refuse to contract with such companies are also being targeted. Please take action and make your voice heard: send a message …
In the first 12 days of 2016, at least eight Palestinians have been shot dead by Israeli Forces in the West Bank. They include three young cousins – Ahmad Kawazba, 21, Alaa Kawazba, 17, and Muhannad Kawazba, 20 – who were fatally shot near the Gush Etzion bloc of illegal Israeli settlements north of Hebron. …
TUESDAY 12 JANUARY 2016 Questions to the Foreign Secretary: – Rupa Haq: What discussions he has had with the Government of Israel on reducing tensions in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. – Tobias Ellwood: Incidents of violence have slowed, but we remain concerned about the situation and encourage both sides to de-escalate tensions. My right hon. Friend …
This week Sarah Champion led a debate on Palestinian child prisoners. Around 50 MPs took part, the majority supporting the protection of Palestinian children from the violations they suffer under Israeli military rule. WEDNESDAY 6 January 2016 Westminster Hall Debate on “Child prisoners and detainees in the Occupied Palestinian Territories”, tabled by Sarah …
PSC are delighted to announce the appointment of Sara Apps as Interim Director. Sara will lead PSC for 6 months whilst a permanent replacement to Sarah Colborne is recruited. Sara Apps has worked for PSC for the last five years, leading on campaigns in Parliament and developing PSC’s communications. PSC Chair Hugh Lanning said: “I am very …
THURSDAY 24 DECEMBER 2015 Steve McCabe: Pursuant to Written Answer 18122 of [http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2015-11-30/18122/], (a) how many times and (b) on what grounds have Palestinian academics not been given permission to attend academic conferences in the UK in the last five years; and will the Home Secretary make a statement? [ed: the subject of the earlier question 18122 was …