PRESS RELEASE 26th March 2013 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNION DEFEATS LEGAL CHALLENGE ALLEGING ANTISEMITISM: RIGHT TO ADVOCATE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL UPHELD * Judgment says that complainant was trying to use the law for political purposes * Employment Tribunal result hailed as important victory by pro-Palestinian groups BRICUP today welcomed the outcome of the Employment …
Responding to the news that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu apologised to Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan today (22 March), Sarah Colborne, Director of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, who was on the Mavi Marmara, said: ‘Israel is not known for apologising for its crimes. Today, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was forced to apologise for its attack on …
Support Samer Issawi After more than 8 months on hunger strike against his illegal detention, Ayman Sharawna has been removed by Israel to Gaza where he has been reunited with family members. Samer Issawi is continuing to fight his imprisonment and has been on hunger strike for 244 days. Despite the urgency, Ofer Military Court …
UN Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination calls for action on Israel’s growing racism The UN Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination’s latest report on Israel, released in March 2013, called on Israel to “abrogate all discriminatory laws and rescind all discriminatory bills so as to ensure non-Jewish communities’ equal access to work …
MONDAY 18 MARCH 2013 1. David Amess: In last 12 months what discussions has Prime Minister had with Tony Blair as Quartet Special Representative; what was discussed and when; what assessment has he made of Tony Blair’s progress; what recent reports has he received on Tony Blair’s work as ME Peace Envoy; what recent discussions has he and HMG Ministers had with Mr Blair on this issue; and will …
Join us for PSC’s major Conference Yet again the BBC has reported a rocket fired from Gaza landing on tarmac in Israel, but has failed to properly report Israeli violations of their ceasefire with Gaza, and Israel’s killing of Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and Gaza. At our Conference on Saturday …
Ken Loach has talked exclusively to PSC about why he supports Palestinian human rights and the boycott campaign. Take up Ken’s call and support PSC today!
Diana Alzeer Diana is a Palestinian activist and former journalist- film producer from Ramallah- Palestine. She graduated in Journalism and sociology from Birzeit University and worked in several media outlets, co-produced the reality film series (Sleepless in Gaza and Jerusalem). She is now a masters student at Durham University in Politics and International Relations “Political …
THURSDAY 14 MARCH 2013 1. G8 Foreign Ministers’ Council meeting in London 10-11 April will include discussion of Middle East. Commons Written Statements 2. Debate in Westminster Hall on FCO’s human rights work in 2011: – Chairman Richard Ottaway presents Foreign Affairs Committee’s report: Committee recommended more transparency as to contradictions between our interests overseas and our human rights values in order …
Thank you to all members and supporters who have emailed the Foreign Office in response to our ‘action not words’ appeal. We have made further representations to the FCO based on your views. Thanks to everyone who responded. Read Alistair Burt’s response below: The UK Government’s position on Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories …