Category Archives: Occupation

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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Justice for Palestine Festival, Dundee – Report

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Nick

On the weekend of 9th June 2012, Tayside for Justice in Palestine, Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign (Dundee) and Action Palestine, held a number of events in Dundee to campaign for a wider understanding of the situation facing the Palestinians who … Continue reading →

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Stopped by apartheid on the way to Madonna’s “Peace Concert”

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Nick

Despite the calls for BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions), Madonna has decided to go ahead with her concert at Ramat Gan stadium in Israel. In an attempt to divert criticism, Madonna invited peace activists from several NGOs to come see … Continue reading →

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Justice for Palestine festival in Dundee

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Nick

On Saturday 9th June, Tayside for Justice in Palestine is organising a Justice for Palestine festival in Dundee. It will take place from 12pm  – 4pm in the City Square. This event will highlight a number of isues linked with … Continue reading →

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Still Life: Tales from the West Bank

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Nick

7.30pm   Friday 8th June 2012    Tin Roof Arts Centre, Ure Street, Dundee. The venue will be clearly sign posted and there will be free parking in and around the Arts Centre.

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Nakba Day in Ni’lin

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Nick

Our right is to return, and definitely we will. Last Tuesday, in an event named “Historical return demonstration to Al Ramleh city” dozens of young Palestinians successfully broke through the Ni’lin military checkpoint on the morning of Nakba Day. The … Continue reading →

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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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Support Manchester Uni Occupation

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Alan G

Manchester university have now been in occupation for nearly a month! Their vice-chancellor has so far failed to enter into negotiations and a demo is planned for this afternoon. Please take one minute of your morning to take action to … Continue reading →

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St Andrews Students Declare Victory

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Alan G

From the Occupation blog The students of the occupation of United College in St Andrews have announced victory after receiving a statement and accompanying assurances to review and investigate ties with Israel in light of the recent conflict in Gaza … Continue reading →

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Please Show Your Support for the Students in Occupation at St Andrews

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Alan G

Please show your support for the student occupation of St Andrews by sending them an email at standrewsoccupation@googlemail.com. They have also asked if support messages could be copied to Dr. Louise Richardson, the Principal, at principal@st-andrews.ac.uk. I spoke at their … Continue reading →

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