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York Branch
Welcome to the York branch of the Palestine Solidarity Campagin
- PSC supports the Palestinian right of return as stipulated in UN Resolution 194
- PSC organises campaigns demonstrations and public meetings in the UK. It liases with European and other organisations when ever possible.
- PSC works to highlight the human rights abuses committed by the Israelis and to raise awarness on the issue of Palestine to the general public.
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BBC's refusal to air the Disaster Emergency Committee's appeal for Gaza
The BBC has blocked airtime for the DEC humanitarian Gaza appeal - please flood the BBC with complaints
As you will no doubt be aware, the humanitarian situation in Gaza
following the Israeli onslaught is appalling. Over 1300 people,
including over 400 children, have been killed, over 5000 injured and
people are still being dug out the devastated buildings. The amount of
destruction to the infrastructure is vast - 22000 buildings in Gaza
have been destroyed or badly damaged. Half a million are without clean
water, public health is threatened by untreated sewage, the hospitals
are crammed with people who have suffered horrific injuries without
enough basic medical supplies for them to get the treatment they need.
When the UN Secretary General visited Gaza this week, he was
visibly shaken at the destruction he saw. The United Nations, the Red
Cross and all other aid organisations are saying that it is vital that
massive humanitarian assistance is brought into Gaza immediately.
So, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) (http://www.dec.org.uk/ )
has launched an emergency appeal. Brendan Gormley the DEC Chief
Executive said: “DEC agencies have a humanitarian mandate. We are not
proposing to attempt to rebuild Gaza – that is not our role. But with
the public’s support we can help relieve short-term needs. Agencies are
already providing food, drugs and blankets as well as delivering clean
water. But we will soon reach the limit of what we can do, without
more money. For Gazans struggling to survive, receiving urgent
humanitarian aid will help them take the first step to recovery".
Usually, the BBC and all other broadcasters would give free
airtime to a DEC appeal. This has been the practice since 1963.
However, in the case of Gaza, the BBC is refusing (http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/jan/23/bbc-refuses-gaza-appeal ). They say they wish to be "impartial". But how can one be impartial in the face of so much suffering in Gaza?
It is vital that we flood the BBC with complaints about this
disgraceful decision. You can do so using the link or details below:
Phone: 03700 100 222
Textphone: 03700 100 212
Write: BBC Complaints, PO Box 1922, Glasgow, G2 3WT.
Textphone: 03700 100 212
Write: BBC Complaints, PO Box 1922, Glasgow, G2 3WT.
The people of Gaza stand to lose many millions of pounds that the
generous British public would otherwise have given, if only the BBC was
prepared to let DEC have publicity for their appeal. This evening even
the Government has criticised the BBC. Please complain to the BBC and
spread the word about the DEC appeal, so that it will at least get some
publicity and some money.
Read out current branch newsletter
Peace and Justice in the Middle East - York Declaration 2007ISRAEL’S WAR AGAINST GAZA
Show York’s support for the victims in Gaza
1040 Gazans
killed, over 4850
injured - and the total
is rising
(see Palestine Red Crescent site for latest data)
· Palestinian rockets are NOT the cause.
· The REAL cause is Israel’s attack on the right of Palestinians to their own state
Don’t be deceived by Israeli propaganda.
Hamas has been trying to negotiate for peace ever since they were democratically elected in 2006.
Hamas provided a truce but all Gaza’s people got in response was exclusion from peace talks, sanctions from Western governments and siege and starvation from the Israelis.
We demand an end to Israeli attacks, pressure upon Israel from the UK Government and the European Union to end the siege, and proper negotiations for a just peace.
What you can do:
1. Write to your MP and MEP www.writetothem.org
2. Write to the Foreign Secretary David Miliband MP, http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/contact-us
3. Join the vigil in York, Saturday 3rd January, 1 – 3pm in St. Sampson’s Square, York
(see Palestine Red Crescent site for latest data)
· Palestinian rockets are NOT the cause.
· The REAL cause is Israel’s attack on the right of Palestinians to their own state
Don’t be deceived by Israeli propaganda.
Hamas has been trying to negotiate for peace ever since they were democratically elected in 2006.
Hamas provided a truce but all Gaza’s people got in response was exclusion from peace talks, sanctions from Western governments and siege and starvation from the Israelis.
We demand an end to Israeli attacks, pressure upon Israel from the UK Government and the European Union to end the siege, and proper negotiations for a just peace.
What you can do:
1. Write to your MP and MEP www.writetothem.org
2. Write to the Foreign Secretary David Miliband MP, http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/contact-us
3. Join the vigil in York, Saturday 3rd January, 1 – 3pm in St. Sampson’s Square, York
No.10 Petitions for sanctions on Israel and Arms embargo
The following petition is on the No.10 website about sanctions:
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Israel-Sanctions/
This petition is really gathering momentum, currently the 7th largest on the No.10 website.
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Introduce sanctions against Israel.
Israeli must be punished for its failure to adhere to the Geneva convention concerning the collective punishment of the citizens of Gaza. Israeli tactics are cruel, malicious and demonstrate that Israel is not interested in the peace process or a Palestinian State. They are creating the ideal breeding ground for extremism, sabotaging peace efforts and squandering the good will they have been given.
The following petition is on the No.10 website about sanctions:
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Arms-embargo/
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to do everything in his power to impose an arms embargo on Israel in light of the recent Israeli offensive in the Gaza strip and to apply pressure on countries supplying Israel with arms that breach international agreements with the intention of restoring lasting peace to the region.
This petition recognises that the government has taken positive steps to tighten weapons exportation to Israel since 2005. However, only a complete arms embargo will send a clear message to Israel that this government will not accept the prolonged armed conflict which is aggravating existing tensions in the region. Additionally this will ensure that the government adheres to the UK Export Control Act of 2002 and the EU “consolidated criteria” governing the export of military equipment. Equally such a stance would set a precedent showing that this government is committed to establishing peace in the region. This precedent will have a far reaching impact in terms of marginalising the ideologies of radical extremist groups.
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