On Thursday 9 May, Standing Together, a grassroots movement of Palestinian and Jewish citizens of Israel, is holding an anti-war rally in Tel Aviv, along with other pro-peace, anti-occupation groups. As UK Friends of Standing Together, and supporters of the Israeli anti-war movement, we are gathering in Parliament Square to show our solidarity with them.
Dr. Farheen Khan, an activist in Notts Friends of Standing Together, spoke at the May Day (international workers’ day) rally in Nottingham on 4 May. We republish Farheen’s speech below.
Our Bristol chapter is holding a public meeting at 7pm on 30 May at Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6AY. Standing Together leaders Rula Daood and Nadav Shofet will address the meeting remotely.
We republish below the latest report from Uri Weltmann, National Field Organiser of Standing Together, circulated to international supporters.
On Thursday 25 April, Standing Together organised a protest at the Gaza border, calling for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and an end to the occupation.
Standing Together’s National Co-Director Alon-Lee Green recently appeared on Sky News to discuss the political situation in Israel/Palestine.
On 21 April, Standing Together leaders Sally Abed, Alon-Lee Gree, and Nadav Shofet participated in an international webinar alongside Friends of Standing Together organisers, including Anna Roiser, a member of the UK Friends of Standing Together Steering Group.
The newest chapter of UK Friends of Standing Together, in Sheffield, will hold a vigil on Thursday 16 May, 5:00-5:30pm, outside the main entrance to Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone Street, S1 2HH.
