Press release For immediate release Anger at BBC’s insistence that all of Jerusalem is Israeli city The BBC’s insistence on describing Jerusalem as an Israeli city, despite such a status not being recognised under international law, has been condemned by Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC). In a ruling delivered this week, the BBC Trust appears to …
THURSDAY 25 JULY 2013 1. Lord Hylton: Does any programme exist for providing sufficient drinkable water for the population of Gaza between now and 2016 and, if so, what is preventing its implementation? 2. Lord Hylton: What is HMG’s response to the recent UN OCHA report on Palestinians at risk of forcible transfer? Lords Written Answers WEDNESDAY 24 JULY …
Stop G4S! Join PSC today and join our campaign to free Palestine It is likely that G4S will be bidding for an £80 million security contract with the BBC. Given their future Government contracts are in jeopardy following their latest debacle, it is likely G4S will be desperate to win this contract. Help us make …
Thank you to all of you who have so far taken action and contacted the Foreign Office about the Prawer Plan – Israel’s plan to forcibly ethnic cleanse around 40,000 Palestinian Bedouin from the Naqab (also known as the Negev) and force them into townships. Write to the Minister> More than 1,300 have written to the …
The European Coordinating Committee for Palestine (ECCP) have issued a new statement in relation to the EU guidelines published on Friday 19th July, 2013. Statement The European Coordination of Committees and Associations for Palestine (ECCP), the largest European coalition of organisations in solidarity with the Palestinian people in their struggle for freedom and justice, welcomes …
Alistair Burt, Foreign Office Minister responsible for the Middle East, has responded to Sir Geoffrey Bindman QC, Lisa Nandy MP and Action 4 Palestinian Children’s letter raising concerns about the lack of progress for Palestinian children imprisoned by Israel. Alistair Burt says “I share your concerns about the treatment of Palestinian children detained in Israeli …
FRIDAY 19 JULY 2013 1. Baroness Tonge: What is HMG’s assessment of the current situation with regard to medical supplies in Gazan hospitals? 2. Baroness Tonge: What discussions have HMG held with Israel concerning the implications of Palestinian natural growth needs within East Jerusalem? THURSDAY 18 JULY 2013 Summer Adjournment speeches: – Sir Bob Russell: In a …
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign works for peace & justice for Palestinians, in support of human rights & against all racism EU produces new guidelines to prevent Israeli settlements benefitting from EU projects Thank you – your action made this happen! The EU has taken action to limit financial cooperation with illegal Israeli settlements in East …
Date of issue: 16 July 2013 For immediate release The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) welcomes news of new EU guidelines excluding illegal Israeli settlements from EU and member state agreements The EU has taken action to limit financial cooperation with illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.According to press reports, the guidelines set out that …