Author Archives: Alan G

Israeli Military abducts crew on mercy mission to besieged Gaza

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Alan G

One Scot, Theresa McDermott, is among six British members of the crew of a small boat who have been kidnapped by the Israeli Military and forcibly taken to Israel this afternoon. The Israeli Military recognises no limits to its criminal … Continue reading →

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Two grand days out- Andree in Nablus

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Alan G

Report from Andree in Nablus. Yestersay we went to Sabastia, a village 15min outside Nablus , yes, and it only took us 15 minutes to get there because the Beit Iba check point on the way there has been recently … Continue reading →

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His name is Ezra Nawi

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Alan G

A letter from our friends Naomi Klein, Noam Chomsky, and Neve Gordon Dear friends: Every so often someone comes along who is so brave and so inspiring that you just can’t sit by and remain silent when you learn they … Continue reading →

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10,000 Trees for Nablus

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Alan G

Plant their future! Nablus and its surrounding villages are suffering from the Israeli military occupation. One way to support the people there is to help them use their land productively by planting trees. Trees, especially, the olive tree, are the … Continue reading →

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EIFF return funding!

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Alan G

According to the Socialist Unity site, the Edinburgh International Film Festival have handed back the money they received from the Israeli Embassy. We posted about this previously

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Edinburgh International Film Festival accepts funding from Israel

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Alan G

Dear Supporter of Palestinian rights The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has again accepted funding from the Israeli Embassy, while people in Gaza are still living in the rubble of their homes, and Gaza victims of Israel’s white phosphorous attacks … Continue reading →

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Next meetings

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Alan G

Our next meeting is this Thursday, 30th at 7.15 at the Friends Meeting House, Whitehall Crescent. We will need to discuss: updating the website, progress on the play, our next stall (this Saturday 2nd May) and plans for a hustings … Continue reading →

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Beware West Bank produce!

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Alan G

If you oppose the Israeli occupation of Palestine, then you’re likely to know about the BIG campaign to boycott Israeli goods and produce in solidarity with the people of Palestine. However, goods from the illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied … Continue reading →

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STUC vote to boycott Israel

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Alan G

This week the STUC voted to join the growing campaign against Israel. Their statement is reproduced below. The Scottish Trades Union Congress this week backed boycotts and disinvestment, and called for sanctions against the state of Israel because of the … Continue reading →

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Volunteers wanted

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Alan G

Volunteers wanted for Tayside for Justice in Palestine’s stall this Saturday, 2nd May. We plan to have a stall on the first Saturday of the month. The aim is to hopefully involve more activists and extend the time of activity. … Continue reading →

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