Media release The International Criminal Court has said it will not prosecute Israel for its lethal assault on an aid flotilla bound for Gaza, despite concluding that war crimes were committed. This decision has been called into question by the Counsel for the Government of the Comoros, which brought the case before the ICC, and …
Palestinians in East Jerusalem live their daily lives under the brutality of Israeli occupation. However, their suffering is ignored by most of the western media. Download our East Jerusalem factsheet Last week, western journalists turned their focus on Jerusalem only because an Israeli settler, Yehuda Glick, was shot and injured near the Old City on …
Palestinian politician and former Palestinian diplomat in the UK, Husam Zomlot, speaks about the UK Parliament’s vote to recognise Palestine. On Monday 13th October, the UK Parliament voted by a massive majority (274-12) to support the recognition of Palestine. Here, Husam Zomlot talks about that vote and what he believes should happen next. In fact, …
Alexei Sayle compered a fantastic night at the Red Gallery in the second of PSC’s Stand Up For Palestine fundraiser series. Jeremy Hardy headlined accompanied by award winning Tom Allen and newcomers Nish Kumar and Daphna Baram. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped us raise over £5000. It is through your support that …
On Thursday 30th October, there was a general debate in Westminster Hall, dealing with the Scrutiny of Arms Exports and Arms Controls (2014). This was the first Joint Report from the Committees on Arms Export Controls: – Sir John Stanley, chairman of the joint committee: [passage omitted] In turning to Israel, I want to make …
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign welcomes Sweden’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine at a time when the Palestinian people face unprecedented aggression and violence from Israel. Recent events in Jerusalem which have included attacks on civilians, closure of the Alaqsa mosque, new illegal settlement announcements and home demolitions have raised tensions to unprecedented levels. …
The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) has demanded that The Jewish Chronicle reissue a correction to a story which made false claims about Palestine Solidarity Campaign and our director, Sarah Colborne. The demand came after The Jewish Chronicle (JC) failed to adhere to an agreement made with the PCC that the original correction would remain on the homepage of …
Baroness Warsi (Conservative) spoke in the Middle East and North Africa debate in the House of Lords on 30 October 2014. There she launched a stinging rebuke on the Government’s policy on Palestine. ” My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Risby for calling this debate at what is a timely moment to assess the …
Alexei Sayle and Jeremy Hardy to headline Palestine Comedy Night The Palestine Solidarity Campaign works for peace & justice for Palestinians, in support of human rights & against all racism Tuesday 4 November Red Gallery 1-3 Rivington Street London Palestine Solidarity Campaign is proud to present the second instalment in a series …