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The most senior Israeli commander 'dismissed for his role in the drone strike which killed seven aid workers' for World Central Kitchen in Gaza 'is a settler who signed an open letter in January calling for the territory to be deprived of aid.' telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…

New out: Community Policy Forum Briefing: Islamophobia and Antisemitism

In it, I discuss the rise in Islamophobia and Antisemitism since 7 Oct & how the conflation of the latter with anti-zionism - and 'extremism' - have impacted Palestinian solidarity, Palestinians, Muslims and Jews.

Hours after he was installed as Glasgow University Rector, Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah has been detained & denied entry to Germany - where was due to speak at a conference - at Berlin Airport.

This is scandalous & must be widely condemned.

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This is a disgraceful action by the German authorities acting against the Palestinian surgeon & recently elected Rector of Glasgow University.

German police hiding behind the excuse of 'legal reviews of speeches' to explain away their storming of our conference where Jews, Palestinians and other peace activists were discussing universal human rights across Israel-Palestine. Fascism is alive and well in Germany. #b0412 …

Invited to address a conference in Berlin about my work in Gaza hospitals during the present conflict.
The German government has forcibly prevented me from entering the country
Silencing a witness to genocide before the ICJ adds to Germany's complicity in the ongoing massacre.

While I truly believe my case will set a precedent, we need to stop this happening in the first place. I’m calling on those in power to do more, and inviting them to meet with me. I was left suicidal after my court experience - we need to stop gambling with lives and act now.

The speech that I could not deliver because German police burst into our Berlin venue to disband our Palestine Congress (1930s style). Judge for yourselves the kind of society Germany is becoming when its police bans the following words:

Friends,

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You can’t be what you can’t see… #RepresentationMatters

🎞️Following the launch of #Defiance , a new series on channel 4 documenting the British South-Asian anti-racist movement, we wanted to share some of our resources on the struggle.

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🟡 NEW: Cllr Lesley Backhouse will stand for The SNP in Cowdenbeath & Kirkcaldy.

Having worked with Lesley in Inchkeith SNP for years, I know how hard she works for our communities and how passionate she is about social justice and independence.

Give her a follow! Lesley Backhouse for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy

If the SNP suspended a councillor after racism allegations then had to suspend a general election candidate the next day following similar allegations it would dominate Good Morning Scotland output the next day. It would absolutely not be ignored. Different policy for Labour.

Wonderful to see the Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sitta sworn in as rector of Glasgow university, and dedicating his election to all his murdered friends and medical colleagues and children. “One of Balfour’s savages is become rector”.

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Hey folks of Peterhead, and indeed anywhere in Aberdeenshire North & Moray East.

If David Duguid MP MP, or any of his Scottish Conservatives friends happen to chap on your doors, ask them about this would you?

Let me know what they say,

Cheers.

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🗳️ NEW: Lesley Backhouse for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy has been selected by local members as The SNP’s general election candidate in Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy!

If you want a strong local champion who will stand against Tory and Labour cuts, speak up for Scotland and fight for independence, #VoteBackhouse .

Proud to stand with Palestinian Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah who today become Rector University of Glasgow a great honour I once held- today he spoke in solidarity with the people of Gaza & of the need to divest in the arms trade & boycott those engaging in genocide & apartheid #Palestine 🇵🇸