Aengus Ó Snodaigh, International Affairs and Human Rights spokesperson of Sinn Féin and MP, has described Apartheid Israel as “one of the most abhorrent and despicable regimes on the planet”. Coming at a time of increased attacks by Occupation Forces upon Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, Snodaigh called upon links between Israel and […]

On June 29th Los Angeles activists staged a protest in front of the LA Film Festival to protest against the screening of an Israeli film. Calling for cultural boycott as a tool to end the Occupation and the ongoing crimes in Gaza and Palestine, demonstrators highlighted how the boycotts can be effective in solidarity with […]

On his visit to Austria, US President George Bush faced massive protests from Austrians in Vienna as they condemned the Middle East policies of the US administration in Iraq as well as Palestine. A series of protests began on the 19th of June with a demonstration against the Apartheid Wall. In Stephansplatz, in the centre […]

From the 22nd to the 24th of June, the 2nd Migration World Social Forum (WSF) was held in Rivas Vaciamadrid in Spain. Representatives of 1193 organizations from 84 countries all over the world participated in the discussions and activities. There was three days of presentations and discussions around various issues in seminars and classes organised […]

Despite strong pressure from powerful Jewish lobbyists, the Presbyterian Church’s (USA) 217 General Assembly has maintained its determination to use divestment to pressure international corporations that support the Occupation – where the “customary corporate engagement process” fails. Two years ago the church made headway by adopting a resolution calling for “phased, selective divestment from corporations […]

On Saturday 24th June 2006 supporters of Palestinian rights around the UK will be taking part in actions promoting a boycott of Apartheid Israel. As the British Government continues to boycott Palestinians by refusing to recognise their democratically elected government, by joining the EU in a blockade of aid and by entertaining Israeli leader Ehud […]

Early May 2005 Stop the Wall Campaign published an article on its website entitled ‘Challenging Tramways of Apartheid – Swiss activists block Connex shuttle run’. The article evoked the memories of campaigns to isolate apartheid South Africa. Research Connex is owned by the French company Veolia . A Dutch bank rooted in ethical principales, that […]

***image2***On Friday June 24, Popular Committees against the Apartheid Wall united with Palestinian political forces to continue the struggle against the Wall in a number of demonstrations across the West Bank. Hundreds of people marched to their lands, challenging the Occupation Forces carrying out the Zionist policies of racist expansionism. Protesters also vented their outrage […]