More local and national solidarity events...........
PROTEST RALLY: HANDS OFF IRAN!
Monday 2 March 6pm Hastings Town Centre.
Stop all UK support for US and Israel!
As Starmer sends British planes to 'defend our allies,' involving us all directly in US and Israel's illegal war, join us again to protest and say no to war on Iran.
We have invited representatives from a wide range of local organisations to speak at the event.
Join us to protest for peace. Please bring placards, banners and your voices.
HANDS OFF IRAN CAMPAIGN ORGANISING MEETING
Thursday 5 March 7pm on Zoom.
We are reaching out to organisations and individuals to build a wider and stronger local movement to campaign against this US/Israeli aggression against Iran which follows Israel's attacks directed at Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and of course against the Palestinian people. You and any local groups you work with are welcome to join this meeting. The details of the Zoom meeting are: Register here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PETITION: URGE THE ISRAELI GOVERNMENT TO STOP THE LAW ALLOWING THE EXECUTION OF PALESTINIAN PRISONERS
A UK Government and Parliament petition: "The UK Government must act urgently to urge the Israeli Government to stop the proposed law which would permit the execution of Palestinian Prisoners, past, present and future."
SIGN THE PETITION.
EXHIBITION: "WE ARE STILL HERE"
Tuesday/Wednesday 10am-1pm; Thursday - Saturday 10am-4pm. Until Saturday 21 March. Gallery North, 70 High Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AX.
An Exhibition and Anthology of Resilience, Grief and Unshattered Hope from Gaza's Students through poetry, short stories, essays and personal testimonies. More information at Gallery North, Hailsham.
Saturday 7 March 11am-7.30pm. The Observer Building, Cambridge Road.
Festival for International Woman's Day. Details about speakers, workshops, organisations, performances and how to take part in creative and supportive workshops at the Women's Voice Facebook Event Page. Please visit our PSC stall at the event.
INTERNATIONAL AL-QUDS DAY RALLY
Sunday 15 March 1pm. Home Office, 2 Marsham Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 4DF.
The annual Al-Quds Day demonstration has taken place in London for over 25 years. Amongst the speakers in recent years have been Lowkey, Huda Ammori, Rev Dr Stephen Sizer, Shahd Abusalama, Chris Williamson, Rabbi Beck (Neturei Karta) and Mick Napier (Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign). IHRC Website.
JOIN THE LOBBY OF PARLIAMENT - DEFEND OUR RIGHT TO PROTEST
Tuesday 17 March.
The government plans to give police new powers to effectively ban repeat protests. Join the PSC and many civil society groups to demand MPs oppose this attack on our rights. More information and how to register.
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: STOP INVESTING IN GENOCIDE AND CLIMATE CATASTROPHE!
Tuesday 24 March 8.30-10am. County Hall, Lewes BN7 1UE. More information to follow.
TOGETHER FOR PALESTINE - AGAINST THE FAR RIGHT
Saturday 28 March, 12pm Central London.
Join us as we march for Palestine again in central London before we join the Together against the Far Right demo. The far right is attacking our movement for Palestine and all anti-racist struggles. We must show them that we we won't be cowed. We won't stop until Palestine is free.
Book your subsidised train tickets from Hastings or St Leonards: Eventbrite.
More information (Instagram). Sign up yourself: Together Alliance.
GOAT LEDGE FUNDRAISING STALL
Saturday 4 April 11am-3pm. Goat Ledge, St Leonards TN37 6FA. More information to follow.
COUNCILLOR PLEDGE FOR PALESTINE
The PSC is asking councillors to make a commitment to uphold the rights of the Palestinian people. The PSC will be building on this momentum in the May local elections in England where we will be calling on council candidates to pledge for Palestine. There are three steps that councillors are asked to sign:
Uphold the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people; Support efforts to prevent, and ensure accountability for, Israel's crimes of genocide, military occupation, ethnic cleansing and apartheid; Ensure my council is not complicit in and does not help to normalise Israel's violations of international law, including through the council divesting pensions and any other funds it administers from complicit companies and through its procurement policies.
PLEDGE FOR PALESTINE.
PETITION: CALL A PUBLIC INQUIRY INTO PRO-ISRAEL INFLUENCE ON POLITICS & DEMOCRACY
A UK Government and Parliament petition: "We are concerned about reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics. We believe it is important to determine the scope and impact of any such influence campaigns."
SIGN THE PETITION.
PETITION: SUPERMARKETS MUST STOP STOCKING ISRAELI PRODUCE
A PSC petition to all the major supermarkets: demand that you stop stocking all Israeli products, including dates, avocados and peppers.
SIGN THE PETITION.
PALESTINE - ISRAEL: FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Much of the 'information' in the corporate media is misleading. Here are some useful sources:
Middle East Eye. Electronic Intifada. Al Jazeera. Middle East Monitor.
Mondoweiss. Palestine Chronicle. Al Mayadeen. Mintpress. The Grayzone.
The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor. Jonathan Cook.
The Cradle. MediaLens. Declassified UK. The Hind Rajab Foundation.
Rania Khalek. Craig Murray. The Canary.
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Hastings and District PSC online membership and donations
Becoming a member of Hastings and District PSC is an important way of supporting our work.The annual subscription is £10 waged, £5 unwaged. We now have an online membership payment form. It can also be used to renew membership. If you would rather not use Paypal, you can pay directly to our bank: please contact us for the details. Or alternatively pay at one of our events.
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Donate to Hastings and District PSC.
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