Reflections from Jerusalem during Israel’s attack on Gaza

I arrived in Jerusalem a few days ago, at the hight of Israel's murderous, in humane attack on Gaza. I had the usual 'security check' at Tel Aviv, which was intrusive but bearable. The airport was distinctly devoid of the usual number of passengers. I picked up a rent a car and made my way …

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Israelis are in a ‘moral coma’, Urgent help needed for all our sakes

Berieved parents following attack on children at Shati camp This is not an attack to stop rocket fire from Gaza. That may have been the pretext but what we see is a war on the Palestinian civilian population to force it to surrender. Israel has targeted civilians, especially children, homes, hospitals, universities, sewage treatment works, …

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To cease or not to cease fire, that is the question

The current question everyone is asking is about a ceasefire. Surely everyone wants it and the casualties would stop. I am for an immediate ceasefire but one that ends this periodic rise in tensions and the horrific deaths that accompany it. I believe that Israel was wholly to blame for the events that led to …

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Social media is great but can be problematic

There is no doubt that social media has made a difference In the current Israeli aggression on Gaza. There is no hiding information. If it isn't on Facebook, it is on twitter or other platforms. When a story breaks timelines are flooded with tweets and retweets. Replies from supporters support and from trolls trash. But …

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Open letter in the Lancet by Doctors and Scientists for the people of Gaza

Great letter of solidarity in the Lancet on 23/7/2016 Paola Manduca, Iain Chalmers, Derek Summerfield, Mads Gilbert, Swee Ang, on behalf of 24 signatories We are doctors and scientists, who spend our lives developing means to care and protect health and lives. We are also informed people; we teach the ethics of our professions, together …

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Sign letter to British Prime Minister Cameron asking him to stop attack on Gaza

Image of 100,000 march from Downing Street to the Israeli Embassy on 19/7/2014 Keep the pressure up on the British Government to end its blanket support for Israel's terror operation in Gaza. Sign the Palestine Solidarity Campaign letter here. This will be handed in to Downing Street on Friday 25/7/2014 Dear Prime Minister, The world …

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So what has the attack on Gaza got to do with three dead settlers near Hebron?

This is a legitimate question to ask. The current crisis began with the abduction and then killing of three settlers who were taken in the West Bank. So why are over 400 people (and rising) dead in Gaza? The answer is there is absolutely no connection. This makes Israel's attack on Gaza a war of …

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If only the rockets would stop, there would be peace, claim Zionists

'It's the rockets', if Hamas stops firing rockets there will be calm, Zionists claim. Wrong, it is the occupation and oppression of the Palestinian people, the denial of their rights, the siege on Gaza,the settlements and the lack of the implementation of the right of return for Palestinian refugees. Listening to the Israeli and pro …

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David Cameron is out of step with the British People on Israel

I wish British Prime Minister, David Cameron had joined the demonstrations in London or Birmingham on 11/7/2024. An estimated 10,000 protested outside the Israeli Embassy in London and a further 3,000 completely blocked the second city, Birmingham's centre. Both protests were called at short notice. I attended the Birmingham protest. You could feel the anger …

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My Interview on Radio TLV1

10/7/2014 ‘Feckless int’l response reflects world’s fatigue with Mideast conflict’ | TLV1 RADIO http://www.tlv1.fm