Rt Hon David Cameron MP Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service No 10 Downing Street London SW1A 2AA 15th May 2013 Dear Prime Minister The ethnic cleansing of Palestinian villages and towns during the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 is well documented. Less publicly understood …
East Jerusalem, occupied Palestinian Territory There is an active campaign to de-Arabize East Jerusalem. The Jerusalem authority has publicly stated – a statement unthinkable in any non-racist authority – that they want to ensure that the Palestinian population of the city remains at or below 30%. Various means are being employed to ensure that the Palestinian …
A Statement from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, concerning the Israeli police measures on Holy Saturday We, the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, watched with sorrowful hearts the horrific scenes of the brutal treatment of our clergy, people, and pilgrims in the Old City of Jerusalem during Holy Saturday last week. A …
Palestine Solidarity Campaign would like to thank Professor Stephen Hawking’s decision to withdraw from the Israeli Presidential Conference 2013. We understand that Professor Stephen Hawking has declined his invitation to attend the Israeli Presidential Conference Facing Tomorrow 2013, due to take place in Jerusalem on 18-20 June. This is his independent decision to respect the boycott, based …
A supporter of Palestine has received this response from the UK Government which clarifies they share our concerns about Israel’s aggression towards Palestinian popular protest: “Thank you for your letter of 27 March on behalf of your constituent about Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs). We are aware of the film “5 Broken Cameras”, about the …
At the Culture, Media and Sport Committee hearing of BBC Director General Tony Hall and BBC Chairman Chris Patten on 25 April 2013 on the topic: “Priorities for the Director-General of the BBC” the issue of the BBC’s ‘impartiality’ was raised. Jim Sheridan MP raised the Electronic Intifada blog by Amena Saleem, PSC, and asked …
Thank you to all who came to PSC’s conference on Saturday 13th April. Watch Jeremy Corbyn MP welcome conference delegates You may have seen the Morning Star’s report on the event> Click here if you attended the conference and would like to give feedback>
An evening for Palestine Solidarity SPEAKERS INCLUDE His ExcellencyManuel Hassassian Palestinian Ambassador to the UK Lutfur Rahman Mayor of Tower Hamlets Jeremy Corbyn MP for Islington North Dr Anas Altikriti Founding memberBritish Muslim Initiative Baroness Jenny Tonge Independent Liberal Democrat Naila Ahmed Federation of StudentsIslamic Societies SPECIAL FUNDRAISING APPEAL BY Ajmal Masroor Join us for …
PSC members and supporters have received replies from the Foreign Office to their representations on Israel’s detention of Palestinian prisoners. Middle East Minister, Alistair Burt, has responded to MP Lynne Featherstone to say: “We are concerned about Israel’s extensive use of administrative detention, which, according to international law, should only be used when security makes this absolutely …
Events were held up and down the country. There are more to come – please check our events’ page for details. Hundreds of letters have been sent to G4S calling for them to withdraw from contracts that make them complicit with Israel’s crimes. Send a letter to G4S today> G4S contracts include: security arrangements for …