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Catholic moralist who says Israel should take all of Palestine

James MacMillan CBE is a shameless hypocrite and serial liar

9 June 2009

On 27 May (2009), Scottish composer James MacMillan CBE denounced to the Scotsman ‘the attempt to prevent Tel Aviv University graduate Tali Shalom Ezer…from travelling to Edinburgh for a screening of her film…at this year’s […]

Why boycott Veolia

3 June 2009

The Veolia parent company is Veolia Environnement, a French multinational. Veolia Transport, a subsidiary of Veolia Environnement, is a leading partner in the CityPass consortium, contracted to build a light rail tramway system linking west […]

Israel closes Palestinian festival as part of ‘ban on political activity’

26 May 2009

Armed Israeli police close theatre on first night of Palestinian festival Shortly before the opening event was due to begin, a squad of around a dozen Israeli border police walked into the Palestinian National Theatre, […]

Tainted money returned to Israeli Embassy

Edinburgh International Film Festival joins boycott of Israeli State institutions

19 May 2009

Boycott movement can oppose Israeli violence The 2009 Edinburgh International Film Festival organisers announced on Friday they were returning money donated by the Israeli Embassy. The return of the money was accompanied by an admission […]

Edinburgh International Film Festival reply to, and selected responses from, members of the public

14 May 2009

—–Original Message—– From: Ginnie Atkinson Sent: 14 May 2009 10:16 To: secretary@scottishpsc.org.uk Subject: We regret that you have found cause to express concern about a source of cultural funding. We accept funding from a variety […]

SPSC’s and others’ letters to the Edinburgh International Film Festival

13 May 2009

Scottish PSC Letter: To: Ginnie Atkinson Managing Director Edinburgh International Film Festival While people in Gaza are still living in the rubble of their homes, and Gaza victims of Israel’s white phosphorous attacks are still […]

ACTION ALERT: The Edinburgh International Film Festival has again accepted funding from the Israeli Embassy

13 May 2009

DEAR SUPPORTER OF PALESTINIAN RIGHTS The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has again accepted funding from the Israeli Embassy, while people in Gaza are still living in the rubble of their homes, and Gaza victims […]

Our South Africa Moment Has Arrived

19 March 2009

Israel’s state terrorism in Gaza, enabled by virtually unlimited support from the US and Western governments in general, was a key catalyst in spreading and deepening BDS around the world, prompting advocates of Palestinian rights […]

The Jerusalem Post denied Eden Springs' Loanhead Depot had closed

Jerusalem Post in Denial about Growing Boycott of Israeli Eden Springs

12 February 2009

What unfortunate timing for the Jerusalem Post to accuse the SPSC of fabricating stories about boycotts of the Israeli water cooler company Eden Springs. Following a student occupation last week in support of Gaza at […]

Israeli Basketball team chased from court

16 January 2009

Sports & politics hit fever pitch in Turkeyby NYDaily News, 16 January 2009 Bnei Hasharon, an Israeli basketball team that was scheduled to play a Jan. 6 Eurocup game in Ankara, fled just before tip-off […]