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Monday, 20 January 2014

Protesting on the 5th anniversary of the attack on Gaza

The Brent and Harrow PSC banner at Saturday's demonstration
This is the report of the demonstration on the Palestine Solidarity Campaign's national website:


Gaza demo January 2014
More than 500 hundred gathered to protest against the on-going blockade and bombing of Gaza, on the 5th anniversary of the end of Israel’s massive military assault on Gaza. The protest took place close to the Israeli Embassy, and demonstrators heard from Baroness Jenny Tonge, Andy Slaughter MP and former former prisoner and hunger striker, Mahmoud Sarsak, amongst others.
Representatives from many organisations voiced the outrage at the ongoing blockade and attacks on Gaza.
Hugh Lanning, Chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, said:
“No more bombs, no more siege, no more settlements, no more.  The world looks on whilst Israel blockades, punishes and steals. It is time for this to end.” 
Baroness Jenny Tonge said:
“We must not forget with everything else going on in the Middle East the terrible suffering that is going on in Gaza. The people there are going hungry, being poisoned and deprived of their human rights. We call on Israel and those countries that back Israel to talk to Hamas and come to a sensible conclusion. “ 
Mahmoud Sarsak paid tribute to the protestors, and said: “Palestinians are steadfast because of your support.” 
Andy Slaughter MP paid tribute to the work of Del Singh, who campaigned tirelessly for Palestinian rights, and who was tragically killed in Kabul on 17th January 2014. Andy said:  “There are people in the UK that care, people have a sense of justice, and overwhelming support for Palestinian human rights.”

Kamel Hawwash, Vice Chair of PSC, added:
“We will not forget the war crimes that were committed against Palestinians in Gaza. The Israeli war criminals should not sleep easy at night as they will be facing charges at the International Criminal Court.” 
Leah Levane, from Jews for Justice for Palestinians, said:
“The Israeli Embassy over there does not speak for us. We stand by the people of Gaza” 
Mohammed Kozbar from British Muslim Initiative (BMI) said:
“Gaza is not only 360 square kilometres, Gaza is in the hearts and minds of everyone of us, it is in the hearts and minds of millions of people from Jakarta to Morocco, and from London to South Africa.”

Kiri Tunks, from Action for Palestinian Children said:
“Children’s rights are being completely trashed by Israeli Forces. We don’t think it’s right to put children in solitary confinement and to separate children from their parents, but this is what’s happening.” 
Ziad Elaloul, from Palestinian Forum for Britain,  said:
“Enough is enough: Israel should end the siege on Gaza. Since the siege began (more than six years ago) people in Gaza have had a miserable life, the basic needs are not available because the border is closed. People who need specialist medication can not get it because of the blockade, and are dying as a result. 
We ask the international community, including the British Government, to put more pressure on Israel and lift the siege on Gaza. And stop attacking the fisherman, stop attacking the farmers, and striking Gaza killing innocent people.”
- See more at: http://www.palestinecampaign.org/gaza-demonstration-report/#sthash.akZs6Qwt.dpuf

More than 500 hundred gathered to protest against the on-going blockade and bombing of Gaza, on the 5th anniversary of the end of Israel’s massive military assault on Gaza. The protest took place close to the Israeli Embassy, and demonstrators heard from Baroness Jenny Tonge, Andy Slaughter MP and former former prisoner and hunger striker, Mahmoud Sarsak, amongst others.

Representatives from many organisations voiced the outrage at the ongoing blockade and attacks on Gaza.

Hugh Lanning, Chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, said:

“No more bombs, no more siege, no more settlements, no more.  The world looks on whilst Israel blockades, punishes and steals. It is time for this to end.”

Baroness Jenny Tonge said:

“We must not forget with everything else going on in the Middle East the terrible suffering that is going on in Gaza. The people there are going hungry, being poisoned and deprived of their human rights. We call on Israel and those countries that back Israel to talk to Hamas and come to a sensible conclusion. “ 

Mahmoud Sarsak paid tribute to the protestors, and said: “Palestinians are steadfast because of your support.” 

Andy Slaughter MP paid tribute to the work of Del Singh, who campaigned tirelessly for Palestinian rights, and who was tragically killed in Kabul on 17th January 2014. Andy said:  

“There are people in the UK that care, people have a sense of justice, and overwhelming support for Palestinian human rights.”
Kamel Hawwash, Vice Chair of PSC, added:

“We will not forget the war crimes that were committed against Palestinians in Gaza. The Israeli war criminals should not sleep easy at night as they will be facing charges at the International Criminal Court.” 

Leah Levane, from Jews for Justice for Palestinians, said:

“The Israeli Embassy over there does not speak for us. We stand by the people of Gaza” 

Mohammed Kozbar from British Muslim Initiative (BMI) said:

“Gaza is not only 360 square kilometres, Gaza is in the hearts and minds of everyone of us, it is in the hearts and minds of millions of people from Jakarta to Morocco, and from London to South Africa.”

Kiri Tunks, from Action for Palestinian Children said:

“Children’s rights are being completely trashed by Israeli Forces. We don’t think it’s right to put children in solitary confinement and to separate children from their parents, but this is what’s happening.” 

Ziad Elaloul, from Palestinian Forum for Britain,  said:

“Enough is enough: Israel should end the siege on Gaza. Since the siege began (more than six years ago) people in Gaza have had a miserable life, the basic needs are not available because the border is closed. People who need specialist medication can not get it because of the blockade, and are dying as a result. 

We ask the international community, including the British Government, to put more pressure on Israel and lift the siege on Gaza. And stop attacking the fisherman, stop attacking the farmers, and striking Gaza killing innocent people.”




Gaza demo January 2014
More than 500 hundred gathered to protest against the on-going blockade and bombing of Gaza, on the 5th anniversary of the end of Israel’s massive military assault on Gaza. The protest took place close to the Israeli Embassy, and demonstrators heard from Baroness Jenny Tonge, Andy Slaughter MP and former former prisoner and hunger striker, Mahmoud Sarsak, amongst others.
Representatives from many organisations voiced the outrage at the ongoing blockade and attacks on Gaza.
Hugh Lanning, Chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, said:
“No more bombs, no more siege, no more settlements, no more.  The world looks on whilst Israel blockades, punishes and steals. It is time for this to end.” 
Baroness Jenny Tonge said:
“We must not forget with everything else going on in the Middle East the terrible suffering that is going on in Gaza. The people there are going hungry, being poisoned and deprived of their human rights. We call on Israel and those countries that back Israel to talk to Hamas and come to a sensible conclusion. “ 
Mahmoud Sarsak paid tribute to the protestors, and said: “Palestinians are steadfast because of your support.” 
Andy Slaughter MP paid tribute to the work of Del Singh, who campaigned tirelessly for Palestinian rights, and who was tragically killed in Kabul on 17th January 2014. Andy said:  “There are people in the UK that care, people have a sense of justice, and overwhelming support for Palestinian human rights.”

Kamel Hawwash, Vice Chair of PSC, added:
“We will not forget the war crimes that were committed against Palestinians in Gaza. The Israeli war criminals should not sleep easy at night as they will be facing charges at the International Criminal Court.” 
Leah Levane, from Jews for Justice for Palestinians, said:
“The Israeli Embassy over there does not speak for us. We stand by the people of Gaza” 
Mohammed Kozbar from British Muslim Initiative (BMI) said:
“Gaza is not only 360 square kilometres, Gaza is in the hearts and minds of everyone of us, it is in the hearts and minds of millions of people from Jakarta to Morocco, and from London to South Africa.”

Kiri Tunks, from Action for Palestinian Children said:
“Children’s rights are being completely trashed by Israeli Forces. We don’t think it’s right to put children in solitary confinement and to separate children from their parents, but this is what’s happening.” 
Ziad Elaloul, from Palestinian Forum for Britain,  said:
“Enough is enough: Israel should end the siege on Gaza. Since the siege began (more than six years ago) people in Gaza have had a miserable life, the basic needs are not available because the border is closed. People who need specialist medication can not get it because of the blockade, and are dying as a result. 
We ask the international community, including the British Government, to put more pressure on Israel and lift the siege on Gaza. And stop attacking the fisherman, stop attacking the farmers, and striking Gaza killing innocent people.”
- See more at: http://www.palestinecampaign.org/gaza-demonstration-report/#sthash.akZs6Qwt.dpuf

Friday, 17 January 2014

Join Brent and Harrow PSC on Gaza demo tomorrow

Please join Brent and Harrow Palestine Solidarity tomorrow (Saturday) from 12 noon

18/01/2014
12:00- 2:00 pm
Location
outside Israeli Embassy
29 Kensington High Street
London
We will always remember!
Protest vigil – 5 years on from the end of Israel’s 2008/9 massacre in Gaza
Saturday 18 January 2014
12noon to 2pm
Opposite the Israeli Embassy in London, Kensington High Street, W8 5NP London (exit High Street Kensington Underground station – turn right and walk for 3 minutes).
End Israeli Attacks – End the Siege on Gaza
Join us to protest for justice for the victims of Israel’s massacre and against the ongoing siege on Gaza.

Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Palestinian Forum in Brittain
British Muslim Initiative
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Stop the War Coalition
Jews for Justice for Palestinians
Friends of Al-Aqsa UK
Liberal Democrats Friends of Palestine
War on Want
Unite the Union
Public and Commercial Services Union
Amos Trust
ICAHD UK