URGENT: Protest against Daniel Ayalon in London
MONDAY 8 FEBRUARY, 10.30 am, outside the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Temple Place, WC2 (opposite Temple tube)
Daniel Ayalon, the Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister, is coming to Britain. Yisrael Beitenu, a far-right party, is well-known for its racist policies, including its proposals to jail Palestinians in Israel who commemorate the anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba.
Called by Palestine Solidarity Campaign and British Muslim Initiative.
Nobel Peace Prize nominated Palestinian activist, Dr Mustafa Barghouthi makes keynote speech at PSC Annual Meeting this Saturday
Renowned Palestinian leader Dr Mustafa Barghouthi has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to non-violent resistance to overcome the Israeli occupation. Mr Barghouti will be making a keynote speech at the Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s Annual Meeting in London, and is available for interview from 6 to 8 February. Note: Only PSC members can attend the AGM, you can become a member on the day.
25H FEBRUARY – DAY OF ACTION
Protest outside Royal Court of Justice: Britain must uphold international law – No impunity for Israel, 0930-1030, February 25th 2010
Palestinian Human Rights organisation Al-Haq – lead by Phil Shiner – has made a claim for a judicial Review to challenge the government over its failure to fulfil its obligations under international law with respect to Israel’s activities in the Occupied Palestinian territories.
The hearing will take place at 0945 on the 25th of February – join our protest outside the Royal Court of Justice (the Strand) from 0930 till 1030 and show your support for the Palestinian people. You can also sit in the public gallery whilst the case is being heard. When violations of international law are committed those people who have been violated need to know that cases on their behalf are being supported in the wider world.
For further information about the case contact: fehmida_mohammed@yahoo.co.uk
Call for International Day of Action to Re-open Shuhada Street to Palestinians
On 25 February 2010 activists and organizations from around the world will join together in solidarity with the Palestinian residents of Hebron, through local protests and petitions to the Israeli Government. Our demands:
- Open Shuhada Street to Palestinian movement and commerce
- Full civil and human rights for all Israelis and Palestinians
- End the occupation
For more information visit: http://openshuhadastreet.org/
MAP: In the Wake of War: Gaza One Year On
Watch MAP’s film made in the run up to the anniversary of Operation Cast Lead. In the Wake of War is testimony-based, telling but some of the stories of survival, tragedy, and ongoing hardship in Gaza – with no effective action to end the blockade, no reconstruction, no accountability.
Watch the film here: http://www.map-uk.org/regions/opt/media/view/-/id/79/
Plus: All the speeches from the ‘Gaza One Year On: End the siege – Bring the war criminals to justice’ now online – please visit the PSC Youtube channel to watch them all
Challenge Corporate Involvement in Israel’s Oppression of the Palestinian People
Read BADIL’s working paper on corporate accountability.
NEWS:
Donald Macintyre: on how evidence of flour mill bombing in Gaza refutes Israeli army’s denial of attack which is also covered in the Guardian.
Robert Fisk on Israel’s Herzliya conference: ‘Israel under siege. That was the dreary, familiar, hopelessly misunderstood theme at the 10th annual Herzliya conference of diplomats, Israeli civil servants, military gold braid and government yesterday’
Blair: Gaza’s great betrayer – Article by Avi Shlaim
Psychological trauma, nightmares stalk Gaza children
Israel admits misuse of white phosphorus as pressure mounts on Israel to hold Gaza war enquiry
Watch: Inside Israel’s land grab
Israel Owes Over NIS 8.3 Billion to Palestinian Workers from the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Israel to raze 200 Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem
Events:
Check the PSC website for events, protests, meetings, fundraising events and much more, including:
13 Feb: Sheffield Boycott workshop
20 Feb: Leeds PSC Fundraising Concert
27-28 Feb:Weekend Conference: The Left in Palestine/The Palestinian Left
Plus, don’t forget to register for ‘Opposing Apartheid: Palestine and the experience of South Africa’ with Ilan Pappe and Ronnie Kastrils - More details here.
