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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Hearing about the treatment meted out to Palestinian children held by Israeli forces is heart-breaking. 14 year old Tareq* was woken at 1.30am by the sound of his front door being blown in by the Israeli army. He was handcuffed with plastic ties, blindfolded and kicked by soldiers. During Tareq’s interrogation he was first accused of throwing Molotov cocktails but when he told them he …
PSC will be appointing an interim Director to start work early in the New Year. The post will be for a limited period (3-6 months) whilst we undertake a full recruitment and selection exercise to fill the post of Director on a permanent basis. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to this position …
After seven years as Director of PSC, Sarah Colborne has decided to move on. Sarah took over as Director in the aftermath of the assault on Gaza in the winter of 2008/9 (Operation Cast Lead). During her time as Director, PSC has grown in influence, effectiveness and size. She led PSC through major campaigns in …
The BBC has found that a broadcast by veteran presenter, John Humphrys, on Radio 4’s Today programme was in breach of the corporation’s editorial guidelines on accuracy. On 19th October, Humphrys and BBC Middle East Correspondent, Kevin Connolly, had a two-way conversation about the escalated violence in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Israel. Palestine …
What has happened? The Co-operative Bank has closed Palestine Solidarity Campaign bank account. The decision was made unilaterally by the Co-operative Bank, without reason. When we asked, they refused to overturn it and they refused to provide any grounds or justification for their decision. What information did the Co-op Bank give PSC about …