We hear a great deal about the Israelis taken captive on October 7th, the need to release them and bring them home safely, the distress of their families – all of which are legitimate concerns, and we want them to be released. However, we hear next to nothing about the 8100+ Palestinians taken as captives by Israel in the West Bank since 7th October. Nor do we hear about the hundreds recently taken captive from Gaza. Long before October 7th, thousands of Palestinians were captured by Israel and imprisoned, many without trial or charge, for years on end.
I worry about those who aren’t worried!
I welcome debate about my column and I’m glad that Peter Mara reads it regularly (Star Letters 09.04.24) but it is a shame he chooses to launch a personal attack on me rather than debating the issues.
Change Everything
Natalie Bennett, Baroness of Manor Castle has written a book, called Change Everything. It is not mistitled, she really does want to Change Everything and it is an excellent introduction to what it means to be Green today. As Natalie writes in the introduction, the book is about “ innovation in the way our societies work, how we care for each other, relate to each other and the natural world and meet our most basic needs. And most crucially, how we think about our lives.”
Palestine, Football, the Arms Trade and Marks and Spencer!
The Palestine Rally in Sheffield on Saturday covered lots of ground. Here in the home of Football is was fitting that we had a speech from Sarah Choonera about the links between Palestine and Football. https://youtu.be/_9fhsYZREpQ Sorry about the picture quality. my camera developed a fault. Here are the links mentioned in the video. YouContinue reading "Palestine, Football, the Arms Trade and Marks and Spencer!"
Safe Streets Now!
On Saturday April 20th from 11am to 12 noon there will be two simultaneous Safe Streets Now actions in Sheffield at Walkley and Park Hill.
We must stop providing this Genocidal Israeli Government with weapons.
A letter to the Sheffield Star Dear Editor Today Labour confirmed that it will continue selling weapons to Israel if it wins the General Election. Shadow Minister Pat McFadden said on Sky TV: "We don't have a boycott of selling arms to Israel", claiming that Israel is "abiding by international humanitarian law". https://twitter.com/ZackPolanski/status/1775274600953479508?s=20 This wasContinue reading "We must stop providing this Genocidal Israeli Government with weapons."
Let’s commit to no more road expansion
The stress of traffic is a burden. Whether we’re stuck in it, trying to keep our kids safe beside or crossing it, if we’re straining to hear someone talk over it, or even just breathing near it. It’s costing lives and money, and we can’t afford it any longer. We can do better than this. Continue reading "Let’s commit to no more road expansion"
I’m an adman’s nightmare!
I was very pleased by Sheffield City Council’s recent decision on advertising. Last Monday the Finance Committee agreed to a ban on ads for junk food, sugary drinks, petrol cars, flights, alcohol, gambling and vaping. Sheffield has gone further than other cities like Bristol and Norwich as they have also banned high-carbon car and flight advertising.
Palestine Land Day in Sheffield
Videos from the March on Palestine Land Day from Sheffield Amphitheatre to Sheffield City Hall, 23rd March 2024
Boycott Barclays Action in Sheffield
Thursday 21st March was the national day of action against Barclays and Sheffield made sure it didn't go unnoticed. Members of the Sheffield Coalition against Israeli Apartheid went to Barclays and protested inside the bank, calling for an end to the financing of companies involved in arms exports to Israel.
