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War is a daily reality for Palestinians – Saed Erziqat

“When global powers support war policies, they give a green light to oppression everywhere. What happens in Palestine today can happen anywhere tomorrow.”

Saed Erziqat, General Secretary of the General Union of Palestinian Teachers (GUPT) gave the following speech at Arise‘s eve of May Day rally against Trump’s War Drive

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Sisterhood means standing with all women, including Palestinians – Apsana Begum MP

“Are Palestinian women not just like you and me? Are Iranian women and children not deserving of dignity like you and me?”

Apsana Begum MP spoke at a recent online ‘Women for Palestine’ rally on Monday 9 March as part of solidarity events organised with International Women’s Day. Read an edited version of her speech or watch the event in full.

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Sanctions on Israel over West Bank Annexation Plan – Richard Burgon MP and Imran Hussain MP write to Foreign Secretary

“This blatant land grab is yet another attempt to drive Palestinians from their homes and expand illegal Israeli settlements. It amounts to the de facto annexation of the West Bank and is in clear violation of international law.”

Richard Burgon MP and Imran Hussain MP’s letter to the Foreign Secretary

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