There's a wide range of solidarity actions and events organised by the PSC and other local groups throughout November. Please scroll down to have a look.
HASTINGS TOWN CENTRE INFORMATION STALL
Saturday 31 October 12pm until 2pm Town Centre, Wellington Place.
We will be running our weekly stall as usual. Please come and support. With information leaflets, the petition calling on Hastings Council to ditch the General Dynamics' lease, Boycott and Stop Arming Israel stickers, keffiyehs, tote bags, books and badges.
IGNORANCE, MYTHS AND LIES: THE PHILOSOPHICAL ROUTES OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL
Wednesday 11 November 6.30pm. Stade Hall, Hastings, TN34 3FJ.
We are delighted to announce that we will be serving a vegan Palestinian buffet, courtesy of Arta, at the upcoming talk by Martin Cohen. The illustrated talk at Stade Hall from 6.30pm on Wednesday 11 November will examine the direct links between the dangerous ideas of Israel's Founding Fathers and the horrors of today. It will be followed by a meal featuring classic Palestinian dishes like Maqlouba, Fattoush, Muhammara and Za'atar pastries at the discounted price of £12 per person, to be paid on the night (cash or card).
Martin Cohen is a writer specialising in philosophy, ethics and social science. His new book 'Israel-Palestine and the Case for One State: The Theft of a People's Land, Lives and Identity,' will be available to buy on the night with funds raised donated to Hastings Friends of Al Mawasi. To secure your place at the talk for £5: Ticket information. Please share our Facebook event page and our Instagram page.
The Electric Palace Cinema, 39a High Street TN34 3ER. Saturday 28 November 11.00am and Sunday 29 November 11.00am Booking information.
The Kino at Rye, Lion Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7LB. Saturday 31 October 5.45pm, Sunday 1 November 8.15pm, Monday 2 November 5.30pm, Tuesday 3 November 12.55 and 8.25pm, Wednesday 4 November 8.25pm, Thursday 5 November 5.45pm. website.
"Shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the film reveals in detail the systems behind Israel's calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza."
In celebration of our Hastings town friendship, Crafts for Al Mawasi are stitching cloth sides to a large gazebo, decorated with applique and embroidery.
The purpose is:
..to remind people Palestine is still a nightmare.
..to connect with people who are not yet involved.
We welcome novice and experienced sewers to join us in this exciting project which we are aiming to finish by next Easter 2027.
For more info please email Lynne.
Saturday 21 November. 12pm until 2 pm. Hastings town centre. Part of the global week of action against militarism and conscription. Visit campaign stalls and join a people's assembly to discuss how we can get the jobs we really need locally. More information to follow.
PALESTINIANS' EXPERIENCES IN SYRIA
Thursday 26 November 6.30pm. Hastings Quakers House, 5 South Terrace, Hastings TN34 1SA. More information to follow.
PETITION: LAUNCH A PUBLIC INQUIRY INTO THE UK'S ROLE IN ISRAELI OPERATIONS IN GAZA
This is a UK government petition. "We want the UK Government to launch an inquiry into any British involvement in Israeli operations in Gaza, including the sale, supply or use of weapons, surveillance aircraft and Royal Air Force bases. We believe the UK has played a vital role in Israeli military operations in Gaza."
SIGN THE PETITION
Sign the petition calling on Hastings Borough Council to evict General Dynamics from council premises for carrying out 'illegal and immoral activities.'
SIGN THE PETITION
FREE SWIMMING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN IN GAZA
Pools have been constructed along the Gazan coast with boulders and sand bags forming mini-lido-like structures. So far five pools have been completed by Amjed Tantesh and his helpers. Amjed's life ambition is to teach as many children in Gaza to swim as possible. The money is needed to pay the teachers, the support staff and for Amjed's helpers who are setting up and maintaining the pools. So far 5,800 children have been taught to swim, 4,000 of whom were sponsored by @SwimWithGaza. Amjed plans to teach another 2,500 children to swim up until November. The fundraiser page is here: Free Swimming Lessons for Children in Gaza.
The Guardian has released this video which gives the story of 12-year old Hala and her brother and sister Amir and Tala who have been orphaned in Gaza. The video shows how the swimming lessons have offered Hala and thousands of other children "a rare chance to escape the realities of war." Amjed Tantesh, who set up the swimming academy, is also featured. Video here (YouTube).
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. Craig Murray. The Canary. Double Down News.
Glenn Diesen. Breakthrough News.
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Hastings and District PSC online membership and donations
Becoming a member of Hastings and District PSC is an important way of supporting our work.The annual subscription is £10 waged, £5 unwaged. We now have an online membership payment form. It can also be used to renew membership. If you would rather not use Paypal, you can pay directly to our bank: please contact us for the details. Or alternatively pay at one of our events.
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