‘Look beyond the media’: Palestinian protestors call for ‘equal rights’ at MediaCity
Demonstrators were ‘calling for equal rights’, during a protest criticizing the BBC’s coverage of the Palestinian crisis on Sunday 29 in Salford’s MediaCity.
Manchester academics to boycott Israeli universities as Palestinians denied ‘any semblance’ of human rights
Lecturers from across the city’s universities have pledged to boycott Israeli institutions until its government complies with international law and human rights principles.
EU must push for peace between Palestine and Israel, says North West MEP
The EU should use all its tools to bring about a new Middle East peace process and prevent creating another generation of young Palestinians with ‘life long hatred in their hearts’, said a North West MEP.
Manchester Jewish group join protest at Birmingham Israeli weapons factory
A Manchester-based Jewish group has declared its support for ‘Block the Factory’ – a national demonstration taking place today at an Israeli weapons factory in Birmingham.
Manchester pro-Palestine campaigners occupy G4S to protest ‘human rights abuse’
Pro-Palestine groups joined forces today to protest the security firm G4S.
They claim the company are complicit in human rights abuses and unlawful activities.
Pro-Palestine theatre show prompts Lowry boss to warn staff over backlash in memo
An internal memo from the Lowry’s Chief Executive has warned staff that the theatre is concerned about the potential reaction against a pro-Palestinian performance taking place in May.
Palestine flag over town hall: Manchester ‘can’t be neutral over murdered children’
Mr Krantz, member of the Trade Union and Socialist Coalition, claims to have initiated the petition as an ‘expression of solidary’ for children killed in Gaza.
Banks who invest in weapons used by Israel are ‘morally bankrupt’, claim protesters
Pro-Palestine groups demonstrated in Piccadilly Gardens on Saturday to protest against Barclays bank and its investments in companies that supply weapons to Israel.
Have faith in faiths: Religion unites more than divides, says Mancunian Jewish writer
As religious extremism and conflicts continue to dominate headlines, a Manchester Jewish writer is claiming religion ‘far more unites us than divides us’.
Government ‘complicit in war crimes’ for selling Israel arms, say pro-Palestine group
The British Government is ‘complicit in war crimes’ for selling £7million-worth of military equipment to Israel just months before attacks on Gaza, claims a Manchester pro-Palestine group.
Oldham MP backs Palestinian independence motion to call for ‘real and lasting change’
Oldham MP backs Palestinian independence motion, calling for ‘real and lasting change’ for war-torn state