Author Archives: Nick

Nablus – It’s the Occupation, the Occupation, the Occupation

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Nick

Following his recent trip to Nablus, as part of a delegation from the Dundee-Nablus Twinning Association, Alister Rutherford has written a report for his blog, which we have reproduced below. I am not long back from a visit to Nablus … Continue reading →

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A tribute to Michael Marra – A friend of Palestine

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Nick

Members of Tayside for Justice in Palestine were particularly saddened by the death of Michael Marra because he was such a great supporter of our cause.  Many remember his performance for the “Stovies and Olives” concert in the Queen’s Hotel … Continue reading →

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Protest at Dundee University against arms manufacturer, Raytheon

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Nick

Multinational arms manufacturer Raytheon, who have a factory in Glenrothes as well as one in Israel, will be represented at Dundee University Careers Fair on Tuesday 23rd October. This is despite angry representation from student groups to the University authorities. … Continue reading →

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Palestine Solidarity Project – Newsletter (September 2012)

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Nick

The Palestine Solidarity Project’s September Newsletter is now available. Articles include a report on the successful demonstration close to the illegal settlement of Gush Eztion; further child arrests in the village of Beit Ommar; families who have received house demolition orders … Continue reading →

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Olive trees destroyed in Al Khader, near Bethlehem

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Nick

Report from the Joint Advocacy Initiative (JAI) website On Saturday October 6th 2012, Salah family from Al Khader found out that more than 100 newly planted olive saplings in addition to 60 vine trees in an adjacent vineyard were cut … Continue reading →

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Israeli policies of dispossession reminiscent of South African apartheid

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Nick

Heidi-Jane Esakov is a researcher at the Afro-Middle East Centre, a Johannesburg-based think-tank. In the following article published on the Al Jazeera website, she describes how plans to displace bedouins in Israel are reminiscent of the forced removals of blacks … Continue reading →

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World Social Forum: Free Palestine – 28 Nov to 1 Dec 2012, Porto Alegre, Brazil

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Nick

The World Social Forum: Free Palestine is taking place in Porto Alegre, 28 November to 1 December, an event that has the potential to raise the level and depth of the international Palestine solidarity movement. The World Social Forum: Free … Continue reading →

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Children in Chains – Israel’s Twilight Zone

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Nick

On Saturday 10th November a seminar has been organised by the Scottish Friends of Palestine and the EIS to explore the reality for Palestinian children under occupation. It will also discuss the obligations on the state of Israel, as an … Continue reading →

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Leila Khaled to speak by video link, at Edinburgh’s Independent Radical Book Fair

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Nick

This year’s Edinburgh’s Independent Radical Book Fair (organised by Word Power Books) takes place from Wednesday 24th October to Sunday 28th October in Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh. On Saturday 27th October at 5.30pm, there will … Continue reading →

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Batsheva protests in Edinburgh

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Nick

On 30th August, a number of activists from Dundee travelled through to protest outside the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre where, Israeli dance company, Batsheva were performing as part of the Edinburgh International Festival. Batsheva were targetted because they are part of … Continue reading →

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