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Virginia state agency cancels Jerusalem trip citing Israeli discrimination
The state agency that regulates the legal profession in Virginia has canceled a planned seminar in Jerusalem following objections over Israel’s discrimination against Americans of Palestinian, Arab and Muslim ancestry…..
AURDIP Communiqué following the new censorship at University Paris 1
AURDIP communiqué (March 27, 2015) – A roundtable discussion had been planned for Thursday March 26 at the Université Paris 1, in connection with Israeli Apartheid Week. Three speakers were….
The political geography, of colony and bantustan, is the same on both sides of the Green Line — Amira Hass
Amira Hass was on Law & Disorder radio this week to comment on the Israeli election. It’s a great, thoughtful interview, listen at the link, in particular her commentary on….
Fragmented lives – Humanitarian overview 2014
The year 2014 was a traumatic one in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). In the Gaza Strip, 1.8 million Palestinians endured the worst escalation of hostilities since 1967: over 1,500….
At a Jewish Voice For Peace Conference: This Is What Solidarity Looks Like
When a Palestinian woman went to this Jewish group’s annual conference, she found a growing movement of Jews and other allies.
UK Culture Secretary threatens to cut Government funding to arts organisations that boycott Israel
It was clear from early on in the row over the Tricycle theatre, during summer 2014, that government interference and threats to funding had played a significant role in the….
European Delegation denied access to Gaza for the second time
Israel’s refusal to grant MEPs entry to Gaza has been condemned by GUE/NGL in the strongest possible terms. GUE/NGL MEPs Martina Anderson and Neoklis Sylikiotis, who are taking part in….
The dismal lives of students locked in Israeli prison
Throughout Palestine, prisons are a major site in which the struggle for education, among other basic human rights, is tirelessly waged. Roughly 20% of Palestinians have been incarcerated, constituting as….
Statement in support of the University of Southampton
Pressure is being exerted on the University of Southampton to cancel or ‘reconstruct’ a conference on Israel and international law scheduled for 17-19 April. Groups such as the Board of Deputies of British Jews and UK Zionist Federation have urged the university to cancel the event, and there has also been an intervention from Communities minister and Conservative MP Eric Pickles.
To add your name to those listed below, please email freespeechsouthampton[at]gmail.com
The statement and signatory list will appear here (and will be updated with names accordingly).