Elbit Systems’ arms factory in Oldham shut down following fierce campaign
The Palestine Action group carried out a series of direct actions as part of their campaign such as occupying, blockading, and vandalizing the factory which were ultimately instrumental in forcing its sale and closure
Hey Israel, leave the six alone: Roger Waters
On the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Roger Waters and Vijay Prashad discuss Israel’s bid to brand human rights organizations as terrorists and its attack on every aspect of Palestinian life
Danish communist youth mobilize in solidarity with Palestine and its people
The Danish Communist Youth condemned Danish universities for investing in companies that are operating in the illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories
Best-selling Irish writer Sally Rooney joins BDS campaign
Rooney rejected an Israeli publisher’s offer to release a Hebrew version of her book. The publishing house in question, Modan, is well known for its ties to the Israel military
Palestinian solidarity actions at ports across North America
The campaign targets incoming ships operated by the Israel-based Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd or ZIM. Historically, ZIM has been tied to the settler-colonial project of Israel
Keiko Fujimori alleges fraud as Pedro Castillo leads in Peru election and other stories
Today we look at the latest developments in the Peruvian elections, the arrest of anti-pipeline activists in the US, and protests against reforms in Lakshadweep islands
Global solidarity with Palestine amid Israeli attacks
People across the world have mobilized to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and demand Israel stop its criminal attacks
Corbyn suspended from Labour Party, calls for a British left-wing alternative grows
The suspension came after Jeremy Corbyn challenged the EHRC report on anti-semitism in the Labour Party under his leadership
Women leading the struggle against militarization
Women leading justice movements worldwide recognize more and more Israel’s involvement in systems that oppress them. They increasingly see the Palestinian call for a military embargo on Israel as not just a demand by Palestinians, but also as linked to their own liberation and justice struggles.
Thousands of Moroccans protest Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan for Palestine
The protest was also against the attempts by the Moroccan government to normalize ties with the state of Israel
33rd African Union Summit rejects Trump’s Palestine Deal
AU is a continental union consisting of all 55 countries of the African continent. Palestine has an observer status at the AU.
Writers condemn withdrawal of Nelly Sachs award conferred on Kamila Shamsie
The German city of Dortmund withdrew the award it had conferred on Kamila Shamsie, citing her support to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement
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