“There has been a dangerous blaming of Jewish people for the crimes of the Israeli govt and of Muslims for the crimes of Hamas. There must be space for the legitimate criticism of any state, govt or ideology, but collective blame must be refused.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

How will our MPs (@Libdems and all parties) use their opportunities to make a difference for Palestinians when they return after recess this week? John Kelly suggests an Urgent Call to Action by Lib Dem MPs on Palestine in today’s Lib Dem Voice. www.libdemvoice.org/urgent-call-...

#WhatCeasefire?

Completed my Stride for Palestinians walking challenge raising money for Medical Aid for Palestinians finished at the Goit Stock Waterfalls did about 187.5km of the 186km needed. Lovely video of the walk to the falls to will post later on.

Plea from @savechildrenuk.bsky.social : @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social , @hfalconermp.bsky.social : the UK Govt should publicly call for the release of all Palestinian children arbitrarily detained and call for an end to Israeli military authorities arresting, detaining and prosecuting children.

UN adds Israel and Russia to blacklist for sexual violence in conflict

“Children are living amid sewage, parasites, disease. We are horrified by the images of newborn babies with rat bites on their faces…Israel must take urgent steps to address humanitarian situation in Gaza.” Strong UK statement at UN Security Council by HE James Kariuki www.gov.uk/government/s...

Peace means never having to defend your keffiyeh. Interesting blog from Susie Becher @timesofisrael.com blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-keffiyeh...

Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal

Gazan hospital director Dr Abu Safiyia and 1200+ other Palestinians (incl 14 doctors) are still imprisoned indefinitely without charge in Israel. Where is international law? Where’s the outrage of our politicians? #Gaza #WestBank #Palestine #InternationalLaw @privateeyenews.bsky.social

🔹90% of schools damaged/destroyed. 🔹700,000 children out of school for 2 academic years 🔹88,000 HE students have had to halt their studies 🔹95% of universities have been damaged/destroyed 🔹In 2024 UN experts accused Israel of deliberately destroying Gazas education system

"The irony of accepting an award for covering a genocide in the very country that enabled that genocide to have happened and continues, should not be lost." In an emotional speech aljazeera.com 's journalist Josh Rushing dedicated his 2026 Emmy award to colleagues and journalists killed by Israel.

Strong letter from @libdems.org.uk Foreign Affairs Spokesperson @calummillerld.bsky.social to @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social on the illegal E1 settlement expansion. #WestBank #Palestine #SanctionIsrael #UpholdInternationalLaw

Mainstream media consistently muddy Israeli expansionism in Gaza, Syria and Lebanon through a combination of abstruse language and linguistic balms like “buffer zone” and “security zone.” Obscuring occupation with euphemisms makes it harder for readers to see that that’s what’s happening.

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has published a report on "Secular Pro-Palestinian Extremism", which covered solidarity groups, Palestinian symbols and commemorative days, such as the Nakba. The New Arab discussed this with Palestinian scholar Majed Abusalama & the ELSC's Dr. Sophia Hoffinger

#WhatCeasefire? #Gaza #Palestine

In the face of racism and violence, we organize as a community, Jews and Palestinians, and stand with one other. Our solidarity and partnership is our answer to attacks and intimidation.

#WhatCeasefire? #Gaza #Palestine

Earlier this year we revealed over 2k Britons have served for Israel since October '23. Now we're launching a campaign to demand that the UK government investigate the activities of Brits returning from serving in the IDF alongside @icjpalestine.com. Sign your name at www.declassifieduk.org/sign

"Israel also says it has killed the new head of Hamas's military wing in Gaza, despite the ceasefire there" At what point will the BBC start reporting that there is in fact no ceasefire in Gaza.

We demand an end to all US funding to the Israeli military now. People of conscience throughout the world are calling for an end to genocide. Call on Congress and demand they fund people, not bombs. jvp.org/fundpeopleno...

Wishing a happy and blessed Eid Al Adha to everyone celebrating in the UK and around the world. Eid Mubarak!

Eid al-Adha Mubarak 🌙 On a holiday that reminds us of the power of compassion, giving, and community, may it also be a reminder that on this land no one should have to live in fear, poverty, or under occupation.

Good to see @libdems.org.uk @maxwilkinson.bsky.social calling for the wide-ranging draconian anti-protest powers introduced by previous & current Govts to be repealed. And the Govt to reaffirm its commitment to civil liberties and the democratic right to protest. edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...

A speaker at last Saturday's far-right rally pointed at Parliament and demanded Islam be removed from this building. Lib Dem peer Shaffaq Mohammed brought that moment to the Lords and what it meant for his sons who serve this country.

Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway and the Netherlands on the situation in the West Bank. A start perhaps? But why no mention of Gaza? #Palestine #WestBank #Gaza www.gov.uk/government/n...

Important read 👇, to see how far civil liberty infringements - and media distortions - have entered our national life. Last week’s Palestine march was the perfect case study. #CivilLiberties #MediaDistortions #Palestine

Israel revokes permits for dozens of Al-Aqsa Mosque staff from the occupied West Bank. The latest of escalating measures aimed at consolidating Israeli control over Al-Aqsa Mosque and reducing the Palestinian presence & role there. #WestBank #Palestine www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/li...

Yesterday, @libdems.org.uk MPs were briefed by healthcare workers and representatives from @icjpalestine.com & @savechildrenuk.bsky.social on Israel's administrative detention of Palestinians and widespread abuse of Palestinians in its custody. With thanks to @mpsusanmurray.bsky.social for hosting.

Today I raised Dr Antonis Vradis, a much‑loved University of St Andrews academic and one of several British citizens detained in international waters by Israeli authorities. I also reiterated the urgent need to reopen aid routes into Gaza under UN oversight.

“There is rising public & political concern about Palantir’s reach in UK public services, where it has £600m+ in contracts with NHS, Ministry of Defence, Financial Conduct Authority & several smaller police forces… & also serves the Israeli military and Trump’s ICE immigration crackdown operations.”

International condemnation of Israeli minister for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

“People have a memory, & the memory of depravity in Gaza will not fade…People across the board are stunned, shocked, angered by that genocide. It’s a political factor that any MP needs to take into account when considering policy the next 3 years.” Sir Vincent Fean www.facebook.com/share/r/1JYb...

“Voters are looking to be inspired by parties willing to stand up consistently for international law and a values-based foreign policy. The Greens’ highly visible stance on Palestine has enabled them to fill that space” Cncllr Imaduddin Ahmed @libdemvoice www.libdemvoice.org/our-messagin...

Sexual abuse of Palestinians should force a reckoning for the British government. Article by Anne-Marie Simpson, Chair of Lib Dem Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk www.declassifieduk.org/sexual-abuse...

Yes, #ImmigrationMakesBrirainBrilliant! #StopALLRaceHate

We are right behind this statement. Where is the outrage? #StopALLRaceHate #RuleOfLaw #UniversalHumanRights @libdems.org.uk

@libdems.org.uk out in force at the peace march for Palestine in London today. As usual: good-natured, family-friendly, inclusive. We were shocked by the inaccurate reports of @skynewsrss.bsky.social & BBCLondon News, suggesting clashes with the much smaller far-right march elsewhere. 🇵🇸 #Palestine

Thank you to Ben Jamal of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign for his response (pictures from X below) to the question “Why do you march?”. We shall be with you on the London peace march today, sharing that sense of history and belief in our common humanity. #Palestine #PeaceMarches @libdems.org.uk

“Communities that feel abandoned by Labour & threatened by Reform are not lost, they are waiting. They are reachable. But only if we show up. The answer to the politics of fear and division is not to run. It is to stand.” Kamran Hussain @libdemvoice.org www.libdemvoice.org/we-are-not-g...

“To remember the Nakba is to refuse erasure…to fight for a future where no one’s displaced or disposable & everyone here, Palestinian & Jew alike, can live in equality, safety & a shared future built from justice & the belief that another reality’s still possible.” Well said. And ❤️💔🙏Zainab MB Zidani

The extraordinary 95-year-old Fatema Obaid, who has lived through the 1948 Nakba and now the Gaza genocide. What a woman! (Note the video of her interview inserted in the article) #NakbaDay #GazaVoicesMustBeHeard #Palestine #WestBank

I stand in solidarity with Palestinians who are commemorating the Nakba today. The Israeli Government’s continuing genocide in Gaza is an extension of the Nakba, despite Palestinians having every right to self-determination and to live in peace. #auspol #politas

Our thoughts are with all Palestinians this Nakba anniversary day, marking a shameful period of British history. We march for you in London tomorrow - Christians, Jews, Moslems, all faiths and none. We have a shared humanity, and march for peace and justice. 🙏🇵🇸 🔶#WeAreAllPalestinians #NakbaDay

How the fall of Starmer will reshape British policy on Israel - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/how-fall-starmer-will-reshape-british-policy-israel

“Examining why 73% of Jewish Israelis support the way the war's been fought in Gaza, our investigations quickly turned darker than we'd imagined.” Gillian Mosely’s groundbreaking film #PlanetIsrael premiered at London’s SohoCurzon last night. Screening info on PlanetIsrael.co.uk #MustWatch #Films

Young genocide survivors’stories And reflections. #GazaVoicesMustBeHeard @palestinedeepdive.bsky.social youtu.be/_aOyKJ_rBdw

Israel increasing use of solitary confinement for Palestinians, including for minors - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-increasing-use-solitary-confinement-palestinians-including-minors

Join Lib Dems and friends on the peace march for Palestine in London on Saturday 16th May. Let’s stop normalising cruelty and stand up for international law. 🇵🇸 #Palestine #PeaceMarch #SilenceIsComplicity @libdems.org.uk Contact us at [email protected]

While many viewers (and 5 countries) boycott the #EurovisionSongContest for its inclusion of Israel, Al Jazeera asks “Why is Israel allowed to take part?”