Forthcoming local solidarity actions.....
NAKBA 78: MARCH FOR PALESTINE
Saturday 16 May 12noon. Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DB.
March to commemorate the Nakba - for 78 years; march against the far right. Palestinians have been subjected to a racist system of oppression including ethnic cleansing, settler-colonialism, apartheid and genocide; march against the far right in Britain which glorifies Israel's racism and brutality.
We're aiming to get the 9.25am train from Hastings to Victoria (avoiding Charing Cross where the Tommy Robinson supporters are mobilising). One of the organising groups recommend: travel in groups where possibe; avoid areas around Euston Station, King's Cross Station, Parliament Square and Whitehall; Remove badges etc. when travelling on London Transport; if you encounter Tommy Robinson supporters or streamers do not engage. More information (PSC).
HASTINGS TOWN CENTRE INFORMATION STALL
Saturday 16 May 12noon until 2pm Town Centre.
We will be running our weekly information stall as usual.
THE PHOENIX OF GAZA - FILM SCREENING AND DIRECTOR Q&A
Sunday 17 May 2026 3PM Stade Hall, Hastings, TN34 3FJ.
Award-winning documentary from Palestinian-British journalist Yousef Alhelou showing rare footage of Gaza's beauty, culture and people, filmed just weeks before the genocide began. Yousef visited Gaza in the summer of 2023 to reconnect with the city of his birth, meet his large family and promote Gaza to the outside world as a resilient and vibrant place.
The film will be followed by a Q&A with the director and a chance to sample his homemade falafel sandwiches.This will be Yousef's second visit to Hastings - he gave us a talk about life in Gaza back in 2014.
Tickets: there's only 11 tickets left so it's worth getting in quickly before they all go. Ticket information at Ticketsource. Please share our Facebook and Instagram pages.
PALESTINIAN CULTURAL EVENING
Thursday 21 May 7-9.30pm King John's Nursery, Sheepstreet Lane Etchingham TN19 7AZ.
Great to see a Palestine solidarity group in Burwash. "Join us for an evening of solidarity in the spirit of fun, food and friendship." Buy tickets (Eventbrite).
PALESTINIAN DABKE WORKSHOP
Thursday 21 May 7-9pm. Amici Studios.
Palestinian Dabke dance workshop. Explore this expressive folk dance rooted in resistance. Suitable for all levels.The workshop will be led by Yahya who also dances with Nabad troupe, performing and teaching around the UK. "Bring your friends and make some new ones as we immerse ourselves in this community dance and stomp, step, and spin together." Buy tickets (Eventbrite).
HASTINGS FRIENDS OF AL-MAWASI FUNDRAISING BRIC-A-BRAC STALL
Saturday 23 May 11-3pm Goat Ledge, Lower Prom, Warrior Square.
Bric-a-brac stall at Goat Ledge selling books, clothes, household goods, jewellery and much more as well as new Palestine books, keffiyehs, art works, craft, badges. Bric-a-brac donations welcome on the day.
Raising much-needed ongoing funds for the community in Al-Mawasi that Hastings has a formal friendship link with. Come and browse and buy and chat!
Please share our Facebook and Instagram pages.
FILM SHOW: WE WON'T BE SILENT
Sunday 7 June 3pm Stade Hall, Hastings, TN34 3FJ.
The film has been made by award-winning journalist and film documentary maker Medyan Dairieh. Throughout the summer of 2025 he filmed at both the armaments factories of General Dynamics in Hastings and the L3Harris factory in Moulscoomb. The film includes interviews with the protestors at both factories; an interview with Professor Stavriankis from Sussex University; music by BuddBeginnings.
The film show will be followed by a discussion and question and answer session with Medyan Dairieh. More information to follow.
HELP GAZA'S CHILDREN RECLAIM THEIR CHILDHOOD THROUGH SWIMMING
Amjed Tantesh's lifetime aim is to teach as many children to swim as possible. He has already made big progress with this pool in Deir al Balah. Since starting this project he has made plans to build swimming pools in other parts of Gaza. We will hopefully be working with Amjed with this year's Swim With Gaza, possibly in August or September. Please read and donate.
PETITION: EXPEL ALL US MILITARY PERSONNEL AND CLOSE ALL US MILITARY BASES IN THE UK
This is a UK government petition: "We call on the UK Government to cancel all UK-US agreements that permit US personnel and bases to operate in the UK, in order to prevent the UK from being used as a base for any unilateral military action."
SIGN THE PETITION.
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.
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. Double Down News.
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