Evictions from Umm Al-Hiran

It may be too late to help this man, but please visit the ICAHD website to read more about the clearance of this village to allow the construction of the Jewish town Hiran, and what you can still do to help. Consider writing to the Israeli embassy and/or your MP.

Here is some information from the ICAHD article about this outrageous action by the  Israeli government:

Since August 2015, JNF bulldozers have been working to create Jewish “Hiran” on the rubble of  Bedouin Umm Al Hiran. Umm Al Hiran residents are willing to live in a mixed community with Jewish neighbors, an adjacent community, or anything other than being forced to move into the nearby Bedouin township of Hura, and give up their way of life. In Hura, the very pro government municipality says that they have no room because they have a waiting list of 2,000 for the 140 available plots.  They have gone to court to stop the allocation of plots to others. Advanced negotiations on a mutually agreed upon new location broke down when Israel insisted that the Bedouin move to Hura now, with no agreement, and then they would continue the discussions.  Umm Al Hiran residents fear that if they agree, the government will never speak to them again. Israel’s High Court ruled that justice is with the Abu Al Qian tribe, but they appealed to the Court “too late.”

Now, Israel is speaking to its Bedouin citizens with eviction/demolition orders, fines and threats that they will be billed for the demolition of their own homes. Seventy-four year old Ahmed Abu Al Qian and thirty family members were already pressured to “agree” to move, and are living in tin shacks in Hura. Musa and thirty additional family members are next in line. After that, 98 year old Amna….

Pro-Israel groups influencing British politics – the Al Jazeera investigations

The programmes by Al Jazeera in January 2017 should provide significant insights into the influence of pro-Israel groups on British politics

Al Jazeera Investigations exposes how the Israel lobby influences British politics. A six-month undercover investigation reveals how Israel penetrates different levels of British democracy.

Episode One: In part one, Al Jazeera Investigations reveals how pro-Israel groups are trying to influence Britain’s youth.

Episode Two: In part two, our undercover reporter joins a delegation from the Israeli embassy at last year’s Labour Party Conference.

Episode Three: In part three, our undercover reporter witnesses a heated conversation between two opposing activists. The evidence raises serious questions about whether accusations of anti-Semitism are used to stifle political debate.

Episode Four: In part four, the senior political officer at the Israeli embassy in London discusses a potential plot to ‘take down’ British politicians – including a minster.

Fundraising day at St Crux, August 18th

Friday August 18th 2017 is the day when we  hope to raise a lot of money for our campaigning, when we have the use of St Crux in York – to sell refreshments, books and bric-a-brac. Please put the date in your diary, and let us know (at info@yorkpsc.org.uk) if you can help with storage space, as we gather items to sell.