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Wednesday 11th November 2008Israeli Ambassador hides from Edinburgh University protesters  The Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign (SPSC) organized a protest against the presence of the Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor at Edinburgh University yesterday.  Over 100 residents and students came together in harsh weather conditions to protest against Ron Prosor being given a platform at Edinburgh University.  Earlier this…

By Ora Coren Published 3 December 2008HaaretzA Gush Shalom report claims that European anger at Israeli companies producing goods beyond the Green Line is causing real harm to some companies, one of which is reportedly mineral water producer Mayanot Eden. The report claims Mayanot Eden (coloquially known as “Mei Eden”) had to close its warehouse…

30th September 2009 Alex Salmond Scotland’s First Minister speaks out in support of Israeli Nuclear whistleblower   The First Minister wrote “the Scottish Government is well aware of the campaign by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign and supports the lifting of all restrictions imposed on Mr Mordechai Vanunu. We are sympathetic to Mr Vanunu’s  situation…

18th September 2009Five arrested at protest of Israeli musicians to appear in court The five protestors that were arrested and charged with disrupting the performance of the Israeli Jerusalem Quartet last month, will appear in court on Thursday 18th September to submit a plea.   The five will all be submitting a plea of not-guilty.  And will…

News Release: 6th October 2009“Never Again – End Israel’s War Crimes” UK TourHolocaust survivor 82 year old Hedy Epstein, Speaks out on Palestine during UK tourHolocaust survivor and human rights activist on a tour of the UK, speaks out on Palestine.  “And because I know what it’s like, I feel I have a duty and…

29th August 2008 5 Protestors Arrested at Edinburgh boycott of Israel’s Jerusalem Quartet. 5 Protestors were arrested and are being detained at St. Leonards Police Station.  The five were arrested for disrupting the performance of the Israeli Quartet because of their link to the Israeli Military and its illegal Occupation of Palestinian land.   At…