Please see bulletin below. ________________________________ From: bristol_palestine_bulletin-request@lists.riseup.net <bristol_palestine_bulletin-request@lists.riseup.net> on behalf of Bristol PSC <bristol_palestine_bulletin@lists.riseup.net> Sent: 09 October 2023 22:40 To: Bristol PSC mailinglist - lists.Riseup.Net <bristol_palestine_bulletin@lists.riseup.net> Subject: Bristol & West Palestine Bulletin Mailing 501…..9OCT2023 Gaza 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 DONATE As Palestinians continue to resist on the ground, they need, more than ever, a strong global solidarity movement demanding action. DONATE HERE<https://donate.palestinecampaign.org/> Please also consider becoming a member of national PSC JOIN PSC HERE<https://www.palestinecampaign.org/get-involved/join-renew-membership/> Jonathan Cook Excellent article on “The West’s hypocrisy” by Jonathan Cook says it all……. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE<https://jonathancook.substack.com/p/the-wests-hypocrisy-towards-gazas?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=476450&post_id=137780818&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=nvyv&utm_medium=email> 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. READ MORE HERE<https://righttoboycott.org.uk/> 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<https://www.facebook.com/bristol.psc> 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<https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZRiLd-9QtZ0&ab_channel=SupportDavidMiller> You can help fight Islamophobia by raising awareness and donating PLEASE DONATE VIA THIS LINK HERE<https://www.fightingfund.org/supportmiller> 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. FILL IN THIS QUESTIONAIRE NOW<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe26xdO9dHDRLAGsdyIHkfjNylDGJpxNo4smSyY3NfYtYv9uQ/viewform?usp=sf_link> The Old Oak The veteran film-maker Ken Loach<https://www.theguardian.com/film/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 READ FULL ARTICLE HERE<https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/oct/02/suella-braverman-knows-what-unleashing-ken-loach-film-old-oak?fbclid=IwAR3FuJWfEfzB16N_tzuXUzqqQb51Y5nuPDQlF7AijbciM-v03W1gh0TK1tE> 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 SEE LINK HERE<https://www.spellingmistakescostlives.com/occupation> His touring exhibition “Hell Bus” will be at UWE Campus later in October DIARY 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 www.palmuseumbristol.org<http://www.palmuseumbristol.org> and www.facebook.com/PalMuseumBristol<http://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 Share facebook event HERE<https://www.facebook.com/events/3546224005652945/?ref=newsfeed> <https://www.facebook.com/events/3546224005652945/?ref=newsfeed> Saturday 14th October London: MARCH FOR PALESTINE END THE VIOLENCE - END APARTHEID Assemble 12pm at BBC, Portland Place, W1A BRING FLAGS AND BANNERS Share facebook event HERE<https://www.facebook.com/palestinesolidarityuk> 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. www.palmuseumbristol.org<http://www.palmuseumbristol.org> and www.facebook.com/PalMuseumBristol<http://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 Read more HERE<https://supportmiller.org/> 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<mailto:boafriendsofpalestine@gmail.com>. OR Via Eventbright with booking fee HERE<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-by-dr-husam-zomlot-tickets-711465722127> 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 BOOK TICKETS HERE<https://www.thejamjarbristol.com/events> 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. BOOK TICKETS HERE<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-of-resistance-tickets-722592402327?mc_cid=5662371a5d&mc_eid=ae6cc09b2f> 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! FFI see Facebook Link HERE<https://www.facebook.com/spellingmistakescostlives> 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 Please get intouch! REPLY TO THIS EMAIL TO REDUCE ADMIN WORK WE’RE AIMING TO PRODUCE THESE BULLETINS MONTHLY FOR YOUR EVENTS TO FEATURE SEND THEM IN GOOD TIME WHY THIS EMAIL BULLETIN IS IMPORTANT With increasing silencing of protest considered troublesome imagine the moment when, say, Facebook closed all Palestine campaign pages? This email list might be our only means of communication! Please stay on this list and encourage others to do the same as a back-up! 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<http://palmuseumbristol.org/index.php>. 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<mailto: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. This bulletin is produced by the Bristol branch of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. * We meet the last Tuesday of every month (usually except December) 7.00–9.00 pm at Central Quaker Meeting House, Champion Square, Bristol BS2 9DB * Please “like” our Bristol Psc Facebook page<http://www.facebook.com/bristol.psc> * Our email is bristolpsc@gmail.com<mailto:bristolpsc@gmail.com> or simply reply to this email bulletin. * Get your friends to join our mailing list - pass on our contact details. * Email your info for publicity (keep it short and to the format used here) * Mailing Address Bristol-PSC c/o 35 Jamaica Street BS2 8JP * We encourage you to join National PSC HERE. To unsubscribe email us at bristolpsc@gmail.com<mailto:bristolpsc@gmail.com> END -- The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) campaigns for justice for the Palestinians. We also advocate for Palestinians' civil, political and human rights, in accordance with international law. 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