Last year saw an unprecedented eruption of solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for freedom, justice, and equality – as apartheid Israel escalated its violence against Palestinians. As part of this solidarity, tens of thousands in the UK have joined 200+ Palestinian sports teams in demanding PUMA end its sponsorship of the Israeli Football Association. …
Palestine Solidarity Campaign welcome the sale of Elbit Ferranti, and the subsequent closure of Elbit’s factory in Oldham. Elbit Systems is one of Israel’s largest military companies supplying the Israeli government with killer drones, munitions, and components integral to Israel’s deadly attacks against Palestinians. Elbit is also a supplier of harmful and deadly equipment to …
All of those committed to the struggle for justice and peace in the world are mourning the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He was a giant in the struggle against South African apartheid and against all forms of racial injustice. For Palestinians, his support for their struggle for justice rendered him an iconic figure. The …
This is the new PSC briefing on Israel’s attack on the six Palestinian human rights NGOs. On 19 October 2021, the Israeli government proscribed six Palestinian human rights and civil society NGOs, effectively criminalising them. This part of a longer pattern of Israel targeting Palestinian humanitarian groups, human rights defenders, as well as international organisations …
Across the first week of December, scheme members and allies have been lobbying their funds to end their complicity in Israel’s violations of international law and Palestinian human rights. They’ve been calling on funds to divest from companies that help sustain Israel’s continuous violations of international law and Palestinian rights. Below are some highlights: Nationwide, 3000+ …
PSC is alarmed by Israel’s attempts to define 6 key Palestinian human rights monitoring and civil society bodies terrorist organisations. The announcement came from the Israeli Defence Minister, Benny Gantz, widely suspected of ordering the committal of war crimes in Gaza in 2014. The organisations listed are Addameer, Al-Haq, Bisan Center for Research and Development, …
On November 6th, the COP26 Coalition has organised a Global Day of Action bringing together movements to build power for system change – from indigenous struggles to trade unions, from racial justice groups to youth strikers. There are loads of mobilisations across the UK. Many of those mobilisations will have Palestine blocs, to protest against …
“We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians” – Nelson Mandela Palestine Solidarity Campaign is an independent and democratic organisation, campaigning for peace, equality & justice for Palestinians, in line with international law & human rights, and against all forms of racism. We are proud to be once …
Bristol University’s decision to sack Professor David Miller, is deeply concerning and sets a dangerous precedent. The decision comes within the context of a huge body of pressure being placed upon the University on the basis of the allegation that Professor Miller has been guilty of antisemitism. Professor Miller is appealing and rejects the accusations …
Today (22.09.21), alongside the British Committee for Universities of Palestine (BRICUP) and Jews for Justice for Palestinians (JfJfP), Palestine Solidarity Campaign has launched a website focused on opposition to the IHRA definition of antisemitism. The IHRA definition of antisemitism, and its attendant examples, conflates criticism of the policies, practices, and constitutional order of the State …