It is being widely reported that President Donald Trump has informed the Palestinian Authority of his intention to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This proposed move shows flagrant disregard for international law, Palestinian rights and international opinion. It can only serve to inflame tensions across the Middle East. PSC calls on …
On the 22nd November, the Israeli State Attorney’s Office announced a plan to demolish 20 buildings within 15 days in the West Bank village of Susiya, which represent one-fifth of Susiya village. Today, villagers were reportedly handed a document and map detailing a demolition of 40% of their land. The demolition will violate the fundamental human …
Nick Cave is preparing to play the second of two concerts in Israel. Justifying his decision to perform despite the cultural boycott of Israel, Cave framed his act as a statement against “the silencing of artists.” A few miles away from Cave’s press conference celebrating his concerts, Palestinian poet Dareen Tatour remains under house arrest. …
On the day of the centenary of the Balfour Declaration, we published an open letter in The Guardian calling on the British government to take action to hold Israel accountable for it’s crimes under international law. (Full text below image.) Dear Boris Johnson, 100 years ago today, Arthur Balfour, your predecessor as Foreign Secretary, issued …
Tribute to PSC Patron Rodney Bickerstaffe Earlier this week we received the sad news of the passing of longstanding PSC patron Rodney Bickerstaffe. Hugh lanning PSC Chair has paid Rodney the following tribute “It is very sad to hear the news of the death of PSC Patron – Rodney Bickerstaffe. Famous as a trade …
Gaza in Crisis: A Political Choice, Not a Natural Disaster Click here for the PSC Gaza Factsheet Sign our petition here The world knows Gaza is in crisis. No clean water, only 3-4 hours electricity a day and not enough medicine. Nearly 2 million people live besieged in conditions the UN describes as a human …
On July 11, Thom Yorke of Radiohead responded to Ken Loach’s piece ‘Radiohead need to join the cultural boycott of Israel – why won’t they meet with me to discuss it?’ via Twitter. Here is the PSC response. Ben Jamal, Director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign said: “Thom Yorke doesn’t seem to grasp that the call …
World-Check has conceded that the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and Chair Hugh Lanning should never have been included on the ‘terrorism’ database, and profiles have been removed on this basis. There are no grounds to suggest that Hugh Lanning or the PSC was or is associated with terrorism related activity, or that the organisation presented …
The Government has acted unlawfully by attempting to restrict local councils from pursuing boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against the state of Israel through their pension schemes. Palestine campaigners hailed the triumph the ruling represented for the BDS movement, stating “Today is a victory for Palestine, for local democracy, and for the rule of law.” …
Sajid Javid’s Department for Communities and Local Government may have acted unlawfully by attempting to restrict ethical divestment from companies, including those complicit in the occupation of Palestine. The Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s (PSC) judicial review over restrictions on Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) divesting from Israel will be heard on 14 June 2017. Campaigners …