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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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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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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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URGENT: Act now for Mahmoud Sarsak on 84th day of hunger strike; Palestinian football star at risk of death

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Nick

As European football stars compete in the European Championships, the eyes of the world must turn to a football star at urgent risk of death: Palestinian national team member Mahmoud Sarsak, 25, has been imprisoned under Israel’s “Unlawful Combatants Law” … Continue reading →

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Photo Exhibition and Talk on Palestinian Political Prisoners

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Nick

SATURDAY 9th JUNE 5.30 – 8pm Dundee University Action Palestine Public Meeting Dundee University Student Union Meeting room 2 This coming Saturday, the youth of Aida Refugee Camp, near Bethlehem in the Occupied West Bank, will give a presentation with … 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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Lajee Center UK Arts & Cultural Tour 2012

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Nick

16 Palestinian refugees from Lajee Center in Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem will be touring the UK for 17 days in June on their 3rd UK Arts and Cultural Tour. The tour will stretch from Aberdeen all the way south to … 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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