Tag Archives: Occupation

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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