Artists for Palestine UK condemns BBC capitulation over Gaza film
Artists for Palestine UK condemns BBC capitulation over Gaza documentary.
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Jewish Journeys from Zionism (17) Tony Lerman
By Leah Levane
JVL Introduction This is the 17th in the Jewish Journeys from Zionism series and, like the others, makes for fascinating reading. Tony Lerman held several positions in Jewish organisations and has written about his own journey from Zionism and also about the weaponisation of antisemitism. He writes about his enthusiasm for socialism nurtured, in part, … Continued
Corporations profiteering on stolen land
By Leah Levane
The Guardian has carried out detailed research and identified 350 properties (750 rooms) listed as holiday lets including 26 hotels listed on Booking.com and houses and rooms on Air BnB. All are situated in West Bank Settlements, which are illegal under International Law. 18 of the properties were in Settlement outposts, which are even illegal …
A film deserving the widest possible distribution
No Other Land, the Oscar nominated film about Israeli attempts to destroy Palestinian communities in Masafer Yatta, could hardly be more topical given the ethnic cleansing currently going on in the occupied territories. It deserves the widest possible distribution.
Gaza “Through A Child’s Eyes” – a new short film
By Leah Levane
Defense for Children International – Palestine (DCIP) has many years experience supporting children arrested and under trial in the Israeli military courts system. DCIP has now produced this 22 minute documentary, mainly filmed during the short ceasefire in late November/early December 2023. Through a Child’s Eyes, premiered online on February 25, 2025 and is a must …
Top media professionals urge BBC to resist anti-Palestinian censorship
Hundreds of media professionals have joined the chorus of those calling on the BBC to resist anti-Palestinian censorship and reinstate the documentary film Gaza: How to survive a Warzone. Last week Director General Tim Davie received a protest letter, now signed by more than 600 British Jews including many eminent cultural and academic figures.
Who really killed the Bibas babies?
By Mike Cushman
Jonathan Ofir carefully examines the evidence that Israel has used to claim that Hamas murdered the Bibas babies. He finds there is little and none that stands up to even the most cursory scrutiny. This has not stopped the Israeli government making incendiary claims; claims that have been gleefully echoed and amplified by a global …
Health workers in Israel’s torture camps (2)
By Leah Levane
Healthcare workers are protected under international law yet hundreds were detained during the war. Now, some of Gaza’s most senior doctors have spoken of the violence and abuse they say they faced. The original article has a short video taken 6 days after the release of Dr. Issam Abu Ajwa. He describes the ordeal, including …
Health Workers in Israel’s torture camps (1)
By Leah Levane
The capture of health workers is a violation of international law but when did that stop Israel? That torture is carried out on any prisoners is another violation and yet it is not only done but supported by a majority of Israelis. The Knesset is passing bills that will make life hard to impossible for …
No more human rights in Israel’s “democracy”
By Leah Levane
Proposals targeting NGOs that receive funding from other countries were passed with few opposing this in the Knesset on February 23rd. Those targeted are organisations “protecting disenfranchised populations, minorities (mainly Arabs), women, workers, West Bank residents, and more.” It seems incredible that the Bill would mean a tax rate of 80% compared to the current …