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Tom Hurndal, RIP
12 January 2013 | International Solidarity Movement Tom was 21 years old when he was shot. A photography student, he had left the UK to volunteer as a ‘human shield’ in Iraq. Here he heard about the ISM, one of whose volunteers, Rachel Corrie, had just been killed by a bulldozer whilst protesting house demolitions in Rafah. He headed there himself, arriving on the 6th April. On the day of his shooting, Tom was with other…
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Time For Justice – A call from Palestine to EU citizens
Join the Palestinian call urging EU citizens to act for justice for Palestine. EU representatives have expressed numerous concerns about Israeli violations towards Palestine, however, witnessing ever-increasing violations, words are not enough. Ask your representatives to act and call for suspension of EU’s trade agreements with Israel, until it complies with international law. Stop EU’s complicity in these crimes now. Read the full text of the call below. Take Action: Write to your Prime Minister and…
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Palestinians establish a new village, Bab Alshams, in area E1
11 January 2013 | PSCC, Bab Alshams, Occupied Palestine 250 men and women from across Palestine establish this morning a new Palestinian village named “Bab Alshams” (Gate of the Sun). Tents were built in what Israel refers to as area E1 and equipment for long-term living was brought. The group released the following statement: We, the sons and daughters of Palestine from all throughout the land, announce the establishment of Bab Alshams Village (Gate of…
