Palestine has become a unifying force across the globe. That was the main sentiment of a conference against imperialism that took place in Lebanon last weekend.
A mood of militancy and radicalism is sweeping Britain’s campuses following Israel’s attack on Gaza.
The scale and breadth of the demonstrations against Israel’s assault on Gaza has underlined a resurgence of the anti-war movement in Britain.
Preston council passed an emergency motion last week to condemn Israel’s military attack and economic blockade of Gaza, and to call for the suspension of the economic agreement between the EU and Israel.
Up to 10,000 people attended a rally in Trafalgar Square on Saturday of last week.
The biggest political demonstration in Middlesbrough’s recent history took place on Saturday of last week, as around 2,500 people filled the streets in support of Palestine.
As economic recession tears into Britain, millions of us spend our nights fearing for the future. More than half of all workers are worried that they might be on the dole by the end of the year.
Sixty students occupied a lecture theatre at Essex University in solidarity with Gaza.
Protests against Israel’s assault on Gaza have continued around Britain.
