Palestine – blockade of Gaza – 2012 Congress registers that the blockade of Gaza by the government of Israel is now in its 6th year. On 14 June this year, 50 international charities and United Nations Agencies called for an immediate end to the blockade. They noted that violation of international law, affecting 1.6 million …
press release Unison tells G4S – stop doing business with Israel Unison, one of the largest trade unions in the UK, representing 1.3 million public sector workers, has publicly called on G4S to withdraw from its security contracts with Israel. Unison General Secretary Dave Prentis has written to the chief executive of G4S, Ashley Almanza, …
National Lobby of Parliament for Palestine, Wednesday 27 November, 2-6pm in Parliament On Wednesday 27th November hundreds of supporters will gather together in Parliament to call on MPs to take action for Palestinian human rights and against ethnic cleansing and racism. Make sure you are part of it! We will be campaigning for Government …
THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 1. Ian Lucas: Has FCO received reports by Military Court Watch dated 20 May, 25 June, 25 July and 28 August 2013? [Hugh Robertson: FCO officials have seen these reports] 2. Cathy Jamieson: What information does FCO hold on ages of Palestinian children held in Israeli prisons? [Hugh Robertson: None] Nos 1-2 3. Richard Burden: Pursuant to answer of 12 …
RE: Gaza Blockade Thank you very much for your recent correspondence regarding the blockade by Israel against Gaza. I do appreciate your concerns here and am more than willing to represent them to my colleagues in Government. As such, I have now written to William Hague on your behalf, highlighting your concerns and asking him …
BBC: ‘We were wrong to hide commentator’s pro-Israeli credentials during Gaza assault’ The BBC has admitted it breached its own guidelines on accuracy in presenting a pro-Israeli commentator as an independent analyst during Israel’s assault on Gaza in November 2012.Jonathan Sacerdoti appeared on BBC News 24 four times over two days at the beginning of …
1.7 million Palestinians in Gaza are suffering intense hardship. And without urgent action the situation will get even worse. Following the coup in Egypt, the Rafah crossing is mostly closed and tunnels have been blocked, tightening Israel’s siege. Students are so frustrated at being prevented from leaving to study abroad they stormed the crossing to …
The Israeli Forces spent a day on twitter answering your ‘burning questions’. (Wednesday 2nd October). People tweeted them including the hashtag, #AskIDF Got a question about the #IDF? We’ll be answering your questions all day tomorrow. Simply tweet to #askIDF and we’ll take care of the rest — IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) October 2, 2013 Many twitter …
BDS victory: Veolia sells off settlement bus lines Veolia have finally sold off their remaining bus lines that run through Israel’s illegal settlements on Palestinian land. Congratulations to all the BDS campaigners who have campaigned for divestment from Veolia – they are responding to your pressure. As Who Profits reminds us ‘It is important to …
August saw a long planned trip by elected councillors and trade union representatives from Tower Hamlets to Jenin in the occupied West Bank. Tower Hamlets has longstanding links with Jenin and the region, through the Tower Hamlets & Jenin Friendship Association (THJFA www.thjfa.org.uk) which has sent regular visitors and volunteers to the area for a …