EU Parliament official focused on Palestine denied entry
Spanish member of European Parliament was to travel to the occupied Palestinian territories with EU lawmakers to review situation on the ground following the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Al Jazeera reports…
Routine torture: painful binding, isolation from the outside world and deprivation of food, drink, and toilet access: This is what the ISA’s “interrogation system” looks like
This is a report form B’Tselem the Israeli Information Centre for Humna Rights in the Occupied Territories. Yazan and Muhammad a-Rajbi were arrested in Aug. 2021 and accused of participating in clashes in Silwan in…
UN experts say mass eviction of Palestinians a possible war crime
UN experts alarmed by Israel High Court’s ruling on Masafer Yatta and the risk of forcible transfer of Palestinians. Al Jazeera reports (18 May 2022) Geneva, Switzerland – Israel’s decision to evict approximately 1,200 Palestinians from…
Israeli forces use heavy hand at another Palestinian funeral
More than 70 Palestinians were wounded in overnight confrontations with Israeli forces at a Jerusalem funeral, Palestinian medics said Tuesday. The unrest unfolded as Palestinians were burying Walid Al Sharif, 23, who died on Saturday…
Israeli forces shoot, kill 16-year-old Palestinian boy near Ramallah
Ramallah, May 16, 2022—Israeli forces shot and killed a 16-year-old Palestinian boy in the central occupied West Bank last week. Thaer Khalil Mohammad Maslat, 16, was shot with live ammunition in the chest by Israeli…
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Israel’s Settlement Policy in the occupied territories
B’Tselem have produced a report on Israeli’s policy in the occupies territories, entitled “This Is Ours – And This, Too” Here is the Executive Summary The State of Israel is enforcing a regime of Jewish supremacy in the entire area between the Jordan River and…
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Britain’s duty to advance equal rights in Palestine/Israel
Balfour Project statement, 18 May 2022 Whatever our assessment of Britain’s past role as an imperial power, since the Second World War…
Journalist shot dead by Israeli forces
Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead while…
Kuwait Warns against Israeli Plans to Build 4,000 New Settlement Units
Kuwait on Sunday (8 May 2022) warned of the consequences…
UN Urges Israel to Cancel Ruling to Evict 1,300 Palestinians near Hebron
The United Nations (UN) on Friday called for Israeli authorities…
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Towards a Lasting Peace in Israel and Palestine
This is the motion that was passed at the October Lib Dem Conference. It was moved by Layla Moran MP our Foreign Affairs spokesperson. Conference believes wholeheartedly in the universal liberal principles of human rights, democracy, international law, and the self-determination of peoples. Conference welcomes…
Lib Dems call for radical new approach to Israel/Palestine conflict
The Lib Dems have called for more trade with Palestine and Israel, more resources for peace and upholding of international law by ceasing trade with illegal settlements Liberal Democrat members have today passed a motion at party conference calling for a new approach to the…
I welcome the Israel and Hamas ceasefire – but now it’s time to tackle the big issues head-on. – Layla Moran
Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson comments, “It is now time for the UK Government to work with the international community. We must be proactive and facilitate the reconstruction of negotiations – negotiations which must take place between two equal partners. Sixty six children have died…
Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine Statement
At a time when there are many accusations of racism, and especially antisemitism, being made, we have taken time out to carefully look at our own social media policy in order to ensure that we firmly uphold the ideals of human rights, social justice, equality,…
Israel to expel 1,000 Palestinians from their land
The Israeli High Court has given the go ahead for the Israeli government to evict over 1,000 Palestinians from their land in the Occupied Territories. The government plan to use the land for “military purposes” in an area south of Hebron which is home to…
16 year old shot by Israeli soldier
Early this morning (32 March 2022) , Israeli forces shot 16-year-old Sanad Mohammad Khalil Abu Atiya in the chest with live ammunition in Jenin, killing him. Sanad is the fifth Palestinian children shot and killed by Israeli forces this year. Read and share Sanad’s story » An…
