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Jeremy Corbyn, Anti-Semitism and The Labour Party
Until he was elected leader in 2016, anti-Semitism in labour were virtually non-existent. There have been no identified reports of Corbyn being anti-Semitic, yet somehow Jeremy Corbyn became identified as the biggest threat to Jewish people that the country had ever seen.… Read the rest
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Factors Influencing the 2019 General Election Labour Loss
With all the blame and recriminations floating around on both the traditional and social media, indulge me as I take a moment to look at the context of a selection of the factors that lead to the defeat and some suggestions to counter some of the issues that still confront Labour as it continues to seek to attract the confidence of the electorate.… Read the rest
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Hatari are the unofficial winners of Eurovision 2019
Hatari, the anti-capitalist, BDSM, techno, performance art group and Iceland’s entry for Eurovision 2019, caused an uproar in certain quarters when they showed Palestinian banners at the end of their Eurovision 2019 performance. They’d already been warned by the organisers about their earlier statements about the occupation and their intention to use Eurovision to make further criticisms of the Israeli occupation.… Read the rest
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Rachel Corrie’s family claim Israel hid evidence of Rachel’s death
The Guardian has a piece of the latest information coming from the civil suit that the Corrie family are pursuing in Israel. The family claim that evidence has been withheld and misleading information was provided to the US officials at the time of her death. … Read the rest
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Why do unarmed civillian protesters scare Israel so much?
The boats involved in the Freedom Flotilla II have started to set sail for Gaza. Last year this peaceful protest against Israel’s behaviour in Palestine resulted in the deaths of 9 civillians after Israel illegally boarded the ships in international waters. … Read the rest
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Countries are starting to recognise the State of Palestine
The good news that seems to be escaping the attention of the mainstream media is that more countries around the world are recognising the State of Palestine. South America is currently at the forefront of this wave of recognition. The Arab world has ( along with the Chinese) been making a concerted push to improve trade and strengthen cultural ties and it is culminating in recognition for Palestine ahead of the third Arab/South American Summit (ASPA), hosted in Peru in February.… Read the rest
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Court Victory for ISM Activists
APPEAL Such legal challenges are important for the Palestinian non-violent resistance as it can determine whether or not Israeli occupation forces continue to use particular oppressive practices. But legal work is also quite expensive. The ISM is asking its supporters to throw fund-raising events to raise money to support the work of the ISM’s solidarity with the Palestinian movement against apartheid.… Read the rest
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PSC Actions and Events – 25 th July 2009
PSC Actions and Events 1. 11 July – national conference in Birmingham Justice for the Palestinians the moral issue of our time A one-off opportunity to discuss with internationally-renowned speakers including Dr Rita Giacaman, who has pioneered work on Palestinian health and resistance to occupation.… Read the rest
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PSC weekly update 26 June 2009
Israeli government defies Obama, continues settlement expansion… Whilst house demolitions continue apace Scottish TUC says ‘Foreign Secretary out of step with trade unions on boycott of Israel New! PSC factsheet on Netanyahu’s speech 40 aid agencies condemn blockade on Gaza Free Gaza boats – update Court case in Canada against settlement companies PLC speaker released from Israeli jail Doctors demand Yoram Blachar resign over Israeli torture Israeli group issues report on torture of Palestinians Israel sells Palestinian refugee properties B’Tselem’s documentation of Israeli human rights violations wins award 1.… Read the rest
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ISM Updates Digest 9th June 2009
1. Palestinian protester killed during Na’alin rally 2. Settlers attack Palestinian vehicle with rocks, wounding four, and set fire to land in Qalqiliya district 3. Infant dies as Israel prevents him from leaving Gaza Strip to undergo medical treatment in East Jerusalem 4. … Read the rest
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PSC weekly update 5 June 2009
1. UN hearings to be held on Gaza war crimes 2. Oxfam report calls for lifting blockade on Gaza, and ending politicisation of aid. 3. On Obama’s speech 4. See speech by Hana Joma at PCS Annual Conference, and report from Sawt el-Amel 5.… Read the rest
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PSC Update 30 April 09
PSC Weekly Update Thursday 30 April Actions Stop Veolia running the London Cycle Hire scheme! Book your place now on coaches to 16 May demonstration Gaza 100 run for Gaza! News Gaza depends on tunnels for food, fuel, medicines Watch Seven Jewish Children online Israel’s secret plan for West Bank expansion Israel continues using Palestinians as human shields Israel’s imprisons more Palestinian children Visiting Daddy in Prison: A Palestinian Ordeal Israel harasses peace activists Actions 1.… Read the rest
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Remember Gaza… End the Siege now! – Free Palestine! National Demo May 16 2009
Remember Gaza… End the Siege now! – Free Palestine! National Demonstration 16 May London With a growing number of supporting organisations, listed in the e-flyer below, we want to ask all members and supporters to help mobilise for the national demonstration on May 16.… Read the rest
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ISM Digest: April 5, 2009
1. Israeli forces impose collective punishment on Saffa village following attack on settler youth 2. Land Day Demonstration in Halhul, Hebron District 3. Warmth and support 4. The Lentils Did Ok Today 5. Thousands of dunums confiscated for Israeli settler road near Nablus 6.… Read the rest
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ISM Update 8 April 09: Funds needed for Tristan Anderson’s medical expenses
PLEASE FORWARD THIS UPDATE WIDELY Tristan Anderson, an American citizen, was critically injured during a demonstration in the West Bank village of Ni’lin. Anderson was shot in the head with a tear gas projectile from around 60 meters by Israeli forces on 13 March 2009.… Read the rest
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Palestine Solidarity Campaign – Events Update: 7 April 09
PSC Events Update – Trade Union Conference in Liverpool 18 April – Remember Gaza – Free Palestine! National Demonstration 16 May – Sponsored Walk in Dartmoor 4 & 5 July – PSC Day Conference in Birmingham 11 July – Other upcoming events ================================== Palestine Solidarity Trade Union Conference Saturday 18 April Quaker Meeting House, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BT Registration, stalls, photos 10.00 Conference 11.00 – 4.00 A crèche will be available.… Read the rest
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ISM Digest 29 March 2009
DIGEST March 29, 2009 1. List of actions in Palestine for Land Day and Global BDS Day 2. Israeli forces violently disperse Hebron demonstration, one German citizen arrested 3. CPT: Palestinian shepherds resist settler violence and disruption 4. Settlers using government transition to step up construction, March 29, 2009 5.… Read the rest
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“The Most Moral Army In The World”
Well, that’s what the Israeli Prime Minister claims: http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull&cid=1149572658286 Althoug Ha’aretz thinks differently: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1072821.html This is from the ISM Digest 15 March 2009. With my emphasis. You make up your own mind. 1. American citizen critically injured after being shot in the head by Israeli forces in Ni’lin Tristan Anderson from California USA, 37 years old, has been taken to Israeli hospital Tel Hashomer, near Tel Aviv.… Read the rest
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[ISM Updates] Digest March 22, 2009
Digest March 22, 2009 1) The Nation: Palestinian Revolution? 2) Speaking Truth to Power 3) IPS: Israelis Using ‘Excessive’ Force Against Protesters 4) Human rights workers to accompany farmers in Gaza 5) Six years without Rachel We still demand justice 6) Boycott Israel Action 7) Streets remain closed as army continues demolition attempts in Beit Safafa 8 ) Israeli soldiers reoccupy ‘House of Contention’ in Hebron 9) Israeli army attack non-violent demonstration and steal cameras in Burin, Nablus region 1.… Read the rest
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BBC: UN criticises Israelis over Gaza
I wanted to make sure this wasn’t forgotten. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7958452.stm UN criticises Israelis over Gaza UN human rights investigators have questioned the legality of Israel’s Gaza offensive in a wide-ranging report to the UN Human Rights Council. One investigator, Richard Falk, asked how a military assault with modern weapons could have been made “against an essentially defenceless society”.… Read the rest
