Israel continuously claims Jerusalem as it's Capital and further promises that it will remain undevided. The Palestinians on the other hand are more flexible, claiming East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine, currently a UN non member sate following the General Assembly vote to upgrade its status back in 2012. In 1947/8 Israel effectively ethnically …
Continue reading Jerusalem, a Holy City Facing an Unholy Occupation
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 …
Continue reading Reflections from Jerusalem during Israel’s attack on Gaza
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, …
Continue reading Israelis are in a ‘moral coma’, Urgent help needed for all our sakes
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 …
Continue reading To cease or not to cease fire, that is the question
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 …
Continue reading Social media is great but can be problematic
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 …
Continue reading Open letter in the Lancet by Doctors and Scientists for the people of 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 …
Continue reading Sign letter to British Prime Minister Cameron asking him to stop attack on Gaza
As Philip Hamnond moves into the Foreign Office, my message to him is simple. Britain has for decades, supported the occupier over the occupied and conducted business as usual with Israel. It is time Britain reversed this shameful policy. Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, British Foreign Secretary Dear Secretary Hammond Congratulations on your appointment as …
Continue reading Welcome Foreign Secretary Hammond, support the occupied not the occupier
'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 …
Continue reading If only the rockets would stop, there would be peace, claim Zionists
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 …
Continue reading David Cameron is out of step with the British People on Israel
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