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National PSC statement:-
The events of the past few days did not come out of nowhere.
Palestinians have endured decades of colonial violence and control, mass expulsion, military occupation and apartheid. Generations of Palestinian children have been born into occupation and/or exile.
They have been subjected to constant Israeli military assaults, whether it’s the daily invasions, arrest raids and killings in the occupied West Bank, the mass bombardments of the Gaza Strip, or the indiscriminate violence against Palestinians in the ’48 territory.
Against this backdrop of extreme systematic oppression and deprivation, of course Palestinians will resist, as they always have, in a variety of ways. Over decades they have done this through protests, petitions, and marches; they’ve appealed to the United Nations, the International Court of Justice, and other international bodies; they’ve coordinated and called for BDS campaigns along with their international supporters like us. And yes, over the decades, they’ve sometimes resorted to armed resistance, which is their right, within the framework of international law, as a people under occupation.
International law prohibits attacks on civilians. But those who only condemn such attacks when carried out by Palestinians whilst remaining silent over Israel’s violent imposition of military occupation, which includes the routine killing of civilians, have no moral standing to make such condemnations.
The reality is that no matter how Palestinians resist, they are demonised and vilified, and Israel will continue to try to isolate them as a way to weaken their resolve. That’s why we must stand with Palestinians as the attacks increase.
Join us as we take to the streets of London……
National PSC has called a demonstration in London on Saturday 14th October
SEE DIARY FOR MORE DETAILS
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As Palestinians continue to resist on the ground, they need, more than ever, a strong global solidarity movement demanding action.
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Jonathan Cook
Excellent article on “The West’s hypocrisy” by Jonathan Cook says it all…….
Bristol “Right to Boycott” Rally
The government’s 'Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) bill’, otherwise known as the ANTI-BOYCOTT BILL, threatens to erode local democracy, restrict freedom of expression, and undermine campaigns for social and climate justice.
Bristol held a rally on Saturday 7th October at the Cascade Steps on the Centre. This featured eight speakers plus statements a range of organizations and campaigns, present and historic, which have supported boycott tactics.
Check pictures on Bristol-PSC facebook page HERE
David Miller
Professor David Miller was sacked from Bristol University for teaching about Zionist Islamophobia and supporting Palestinian liberation.
Watch the 3min video to find out more HERE
You can help fight Islamophobia by raising awareness and donating
PLEASE DONATE VIA THIS LINK HERE
AND…….
SEE DIARY BELOW FOR TRIBUNAL DATE
Bristol Palestine Film Festival
The Bristol Palestine Film Festival has been running since 2011.
It takes place every December and showcases an exciting mix of Palestinian films, including documentaries, features and shorts.
This year, we aim to encourage more Arabic speakers to come and enjoy our films, and bring Arabic audiences together to create bridges of cultural networks that support Human rights and Palestinian issues.
We are looking to organise two special film screening events for the Arabic-speaking communities and we need your help and ideas.
The Old Oak
The veteran film-maker Ken Loach is famous for storylines that depict life’s bleakest injustices. But his latest film, The Old Oak, about tensions in a former mining village when refugees arrive, has touched a nerve more raw now than when filming began
HELL BUS IN BRISTOL
Checkout Darren Cullen and his “Spelling Mistakes Cost Lives” subversive art projects.
For instance he’s produced a football project about the Occupation
His touring exhibition “Hell Bus” will be at UWE Campus later in October
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Tuesday 10th October
Stand Up comedy with Palestinian comedians.
A unique night of stand-up comedy featuring top Palestinian performers Alaa Shehada, Hanna Shammas & Diana Sweity on their first UK tour performing in English
and
www.facebook.com/PalMuseumBristol
7pm doors open for show 7.30-9.00pm
Friday 13th October
GAZA VIGIL!
3pm-4pm and EVERY Friday
Vigil by the fountains on the Centre BS1 4UZ
Extra supporters very welcome
FOLLOWED BY…………..
Emergency Vigil 4pm – 5pm (or longer)
Stand with Palestinians, End the violence, End the Occupation
Cascade Steps, The Centre, Bristol
BRING FLAGS AND BANNERS
Saturday 14th October
London: MARCH FOR PALESTINE
END THE VIOLENCE - END APARTHEID
Assemble 12pm at BBC, Portland Place, W1A
BRING FLAGS AND BANNERS
We use public transport
BOOK ASAP TO GET THE BEST PRICE
Best deal - MEGABUS: departs Bond Street (at the back of Blacks BS1 3LZ)
Depart Bristol 7.30am arrive London 10.50 £5.99 Return Victoria Coach Station 18.00 £5.99
NATIONAL EXPRESS: departs Bristol Coach Station
Depart Bristol 8.00am arrive London 10.45 Return Victoria Coach Station 18.00 £8.40
Every Saturday & Sunday
NOW IN IT’S TENTH GREAT YEAR
Palestine Museum and Cultural Centre
27 Broad Street BRISTOL BS1 2HG
Unique in the western world!
Opening hours every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 6.00pm.
Also open for sales of Zaytoun and other Palestine-related merchandise.
and
www.facebook.com/PalMuseumBristol
Monday 16th October
DEFEND DAVID MILLER
Rally in support of Professor David Miller at his tribunal hearing against unfair dismissal from Bristol University
12.00 noon until 2.00pm
Outside Bristol County Court, 2 Redcliff St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6GR
BoA Friends of Palestine
Thursday 19th October
Palestine Ambassador and more!
An evening with Dr Husam Zomlot, the Palestine Ambassador plus report of the Tubas delegation. Middle-Eastern meal and refreshments £20
19:00 - 22:00 BST St Margarets Hall, Bradford on Avon
Book by email boafriendsofpalestine@gmail.com.
OR
Via Eventbright with booking fee HERE
Thursday 19th October
Palestinian Dabka meets Afro-Caribbean
Palestinian super group duo Ministry of Dub-Key play a special show fusing Palestinian Dabke, Afro-Caribbean beats, Arab electronic and dub sounds.
The Jam Jar, Old Market, Bristol
Bath Friends of Palestine
Friday 20th October
Arts and Resistance
Dr Sabrin Hasbun plus online Taisir Masrieh Hasbun will discuss how art celebrates Palestinian life resists its destruction.
Monday 30th Oct – Wednesday 1st November
HELL BUS TOUR
The Darren Cullen “Hell Bus” will be at UWE (Frenchay) campus with climate-change irony, Sustainable-Warfare, and much more!
Tuesday 31st October
Bristol-PSC in-person meeting
Join us to plan more Palestine solidarity here in Bristol
7pm at Central Quaker Meeting House, Champion Square, Bristol BS2 9DB.
WE WELCOME YOUR HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Much to plan including Barclays protests, Right to Boycott, Defend David Miller, solidarity with the Elbit-Nine jury trial, and much more!
ALL WELCOME
MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Recent events show there’s considerable potential support for the Palestine cause here in our city, but engaging with this requires more effort.
The Palestine museum needs more volunteers
Bristol-PSC needs more active supporters
DONT BE SHY – YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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GREAT PALESTINE CONTACTS IN BRISTOL
The Palestine Museum and Cultural Centre
Situated on Broad Street (just off the Centre) in the heart of Bristol this museum was the first of its kind in the Western World!!! FFI
HERE.
Open weekends 11am-6pm, it's free, stocks a great range of Palestinian products including Zaytoun, and is staffed entirely by volunteers. For more details, or if interested in volunteering, email
info@palmuseumbristol.org
Other Groups In Our Region
There are Palestine groups around the South-West region including Bath, Bradford-on-Avon, Melksham, Frome, Worcester, Gloucester, Cheltenham, South Somerset, and beyond. Various universities have student groups including Bristol, UWE, and Bath; these depend
on the energy of the current students so please get involved.
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