Author Archives: Nick

When Settlers Attack

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Nick

Some attacks on Palestinians by fundamentalist Israeli settlers have made news even in Britain.  But the extent and viciousness of these attacks is often underplayed.  A recent report “When Settlers Attack” gives a disturbing picture and debunks some myths.  Given … Continue reading →

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FONSA – Friends of Nablus and Surrounding areas

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Nick

FONSA is a local charity established to complement Dundee’s twinning with Nablus.  FONSA – Friends of Nablus and Surrounding areas – supports projects in and around Nablus by working in partnership with local people.  Planting olive trees in vulnerable villages … Continue reading →

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Sabra & Shatilla 30th anniversary commemoration – public meetings in Scotland

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Nick

Sabra & Shatilla 30th anniversary commemoration Eye-witness to Sabra and Shatilla massacre Dr Ben Alofs Ben was working as a nurse in West Beirut in the summer of 1982, while it was besieged by the Israeli army. He was working … Continue reading →

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Stop the bulldozers in Silwan, East Jerusalem

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Nick

Palestinian families in Silwan, East Jerusalem, have been told they’ll lose their homes by the end of September. Silwan faces one of the largest demolitions Jerusalem has ever seen, and up to 1,000 people could be left homeless. It’s vital … Continue reading →

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Call for Action – Zakaria Zubeidi

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Nick

  On the 9th of September Zakaria Zubeidi announced that he will embark on a death fast, a complete food and fluid strike, in response to the continuous postponement of his release from Palestinian Authority prison. This effectively means that unless … Continue reading →

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The exploitation of the Palestinian people? Not in my name! Vote no to the EU-Israel ACAA!

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Nick

Please sign this petition against EU-Israel Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of industrial products. The rejection of the EU-Israel Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of industrial products (ACAA) is important for the promotion of peace and justice. In … Continue reading →

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Demonstrate against Batsheva Dance Company in Edinburgh in August

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Nick

The Batsheva Dance Company, cultural ambassadors for the Israeli State, will be performing in Edinburgh on 30th and 31st August and the 1st September. We want to make sure that they know they are not welcome. To make the most … Continue reading →

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Don’t Dance with Israeli Apartheid

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Nick

The Israeli state-funded dance company Batsheva has been invited to perform at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. In response to this invitation, the ‘Don’t Dance with Israeli Apartheid’ campaign has written to Jonathan Mills, the Director of the Edinburgh Festival, … Continue reading →

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Alive and victorious: Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Sarsak home after 3 month hunger strike

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Nick

On 10th July, Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Sarsak returned to his home in Gaza after being freed from an Israeli prison. He had been held in an Israeli prison for three years without charge or trial and without visits from his … Continue reading →

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Rooftop protest at G4S HQ

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Nick

Activists carried out a rooftop occupation at the headquarters of security multinational G4S near Crawley, West Sussex, in protest at what they claim are “illegal and criminal activities” in both the UK and Palestine/Israel. Earlier today two activists climbed on … Continue reading →

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