More local and national solidarity events including Joe's Even Bigger Run for Al-Mawasi
NATIONAL MARCH FOR PALESTINE - HANDS OFF GAZA
Saturday 31 January 2026 12pm. Russell Square, London.
Israel's genocide against the Palestinian people has not ended. Join us for the next march for Palestine to demand our government end its complicity in Israel's violence. More information. Catch the 9.50 from Hastings to Victoria (change at Tonbridge because of engineering works). Arriving at Victoria 11.46. Underground to Russell Square. (The 10.25 via Ashford to St Pancras is faster but there is a surcharge on the high speed route.). If you would like help with the train fare or would like to donate a fare, please contact us We match donors with marchers.
HASTINGS TOWN CENTRE INFORMATION STALL
Saturday 31 January 12noon until 2pm Town Centre.
For those that can't make the London demonstration, we will be running our information stall. With all the usual information sheets, the petition calling on Hastings Council to ditch the General Dynamics' lease, boycott stickers, keffiyehs, books and badges.
Sunday 1 February 1-5PM. The Stade Hall TN34 3FJ. Marking Tu Bishvat (New Year for Trees) which falls on the evening of Sunday 1st February, the seed swap will incorporate an exhibition exploring the ecological message of New Year for Trees and the environmental impact of occupation and war on the lands of historic Palestine.
Donations to Hastings Friends of Al-Mawasi. Organised by Hastings Jews for Justice. More information.
WRITE TO YOUR MP AHEAD OF IMPORTANT GAZA DEBATE
Please write to your MP as a matter of urgency ahead of a crucial upcoming debate on genocide, which is taking place in parliament on Thursday 5th February.
WRITE TO YOUR MP NOW
WORKPLACE DAY OF ACTION FOR PALESTINE
Thursday 12 February 2026. The PSC is calling on workers across all sectors to take part in the next Workplace Day of Action for Palestine, to challenge complicity in Israels genocide and demand justice for the Palestinian people. From local government pension fund investments and corporate contracts to cultural partnerships and suppression of Palestine solidarity, British institutions are tied to and support systems which enable Israel's genocide and system of apartheid against the Palestinian people.
Workplace days of action are a way for us as workers to confront their complicity, to demand boycott, divestment and sanctions and to get organised. More information.
Thursday 12 February (7.30pm) and Thursday 19 February (11am). The Electric Palace TN34 3ER. There will be an introduction and Q and A with two of the producers on 12 Feb only.
"An impassioned epic set during the Arab revolt against British colonial rule, Palestine 36 is a panoramic drama that interweaves period re-creations with evocative archival footage and revolves among characters both fictional and historical: More information.
Thursday 26 February 2026 7.30pm. The Printworks, Hastings. Stand Up For Gaza is coming to Hastings again. With comedians including Alexei Sayle, Elaine Fellows, Max Geddes. All money raised will go to Daughters of The Land Project, We Are Chuffed and Hastings Friends of Al-Mawasi. More information and ticket details: Link here.
JOE'S EVEN BIGGER RUN FOR AL-MAWASI
Saturday 28 February 2026
Joe, not content with running 'only' 47 miles last August, now plans to run along the coast of Sussex - from Chichester to Hastings. A mere 80 miles! This is to raise funds for the community of al-Mawasi in southern Gaza. So please give BIG. This is Joe's fundraiser.
We're looking for people to run or cycle alongside Joe at different stretches of the route. Also to have welcome points along the way where we can cheer him on. The timings will be published shortly. But if you can be part of this incredible venture, please contact us
PALESTINE - ISRAEL: FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Much of the 'information' in the corporate media is misleading. Here are some useful sources:
Middle East Eye. Electronic Intifada. Al Jazeera. Middle East Monitor.
Mondoweiss. Palestine Chronicle. Al Mayadeen. Mintpress. The Grayzone.
The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor. Jonathan Cook.
The Cradle. MediaLens. Declassified UK. The Hind Rajab Foundation.
Rania Khalek.
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