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SPSC fights smears of ‘anti-semitism’ as part of campaign for Palestinian freedom

11 February 2015

As the mass murder in Palestine continues, pro-Israel campaigners are reluctant to discuss what’s going on in Israel/Palestine. They much prefer to change the subject, away from the genocidal nature of Israeli behaviour and towards […]

Israeli cosmetics firm plundering Dead Sea

6 February 2015

“It is in the settlements of Mitzpe Shalem and Kalia that Ahava mines and manufactures cosmetics from mud extracted from the occupied Dead Sea area. The company’s annual revenue is $142 million, and 40 per […]

Banking on Apartheid

31 January 2015

Banking on Apartheid One Saturday afternoon in Edinburgh’s main shopping street, a group of unmasked, unarmed, mainly female singers drifted with nonchalant daring into the main banking hall of Barclays, and unleashed a volley of […]

SPSC Fact-finding Project & Visit to Palestine – 1st-10th June 2015

26 January 2015

This trip is an opportunity to visit Palestine to learn more about the reality Palestinians face every day, in order to provide effective solidarity back in Scotland. The project will include collective preparation and research […]

Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the truth about Palestine

23 January 2015

Wolf Hall, Peter Kosminsky’s 2011 mini-series starring Claire Foy, is currently airing on BBC television to rave reviews. Zionists must fear that Kosminsky’s and Foy’s high profile will lead many to their magnificent 4-part Channel […]

We must not sacrifice Palestinians in the hope of good community relations in Europe

15 January 2015

“It is noteworthy, and unhelpful, that while many Muslim leaders quickly condemned Al Qaeda’s Paris savagery, they find no public echo from the bulk of Jewish political leaders condemning the mass killings, the organised immiseration […]

Answers to Quiz: Palestine, Israel & Zionism as seen from Scotland

12 January 2015

Q.1 What is the name of the boy in this iconic image from 2000 (shot dead days later by an Israeli sniper)?Faris Odeh Q.2 A Scottish politician’s father made an annual homage to Israel; the […]

Condemnation of terrorism must not be selective

8 January 2015

“Selective condemnation of ‘terrorism’ has got us to this dangerous state; a trial for terrorism with Al Qaeda, Tony Blair and Netanyahu in the same dock would make the world a much safer place – […]

Take out SPSC membership for 2015

2 January 2015

This is an appeal to you to join the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign during 2015 to organise against Israel’s genocidal programme. The Palestinian people need some of your energy and intelligence to promote their cause […]

Scottish PSC Working Groups

1 January 2015

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