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Joan Ryan MP writes to Grahame Morris MP, Chair of LFPME about an event in parliament with controversial speaker Abdel Bari Atwan

Posted 29 January, 2016 in Antisemitism, Hamas, Iran, Israel, Labour Party, News, Palestinian Territories
Click here to read the original letter Read the JC's article here Dear Grahame, I believe that you are planning to host an event in parliament next Tuesday, which Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East are promoting, at which Abdel Bari Atwan will be the moderator. I am not sure if you are aware,…

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Joan Ryan writes to Prime Minister Cameron over violence in Israel

Posted 14 October, 2015 in Antisemitism, Hamas, Incitement, News, Palestinian Territories
Dear David, I am writing to you about the terrible violence which is currently engulfing Israel. The brutal attacks on Israeli civilians are without justification and I would ask that you convey to the Israeli government that the British people stand with the people of Israel at this most difficult time. I believe, however, that the…

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No more villains and victims- by Michael McCann MP, vice-chair of LFI

Posted 5 March, 2015 in Hamas, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestinian Territories
Published by the Times of Israel on 5th March -- Six months ago Operation Protective Edge came to an end, bringing to a close 51 days of bloody fighting between the IDF and Hamas. In Britain, the war provoked strong reactions and it was deeply divisive. Some argued that the IDF reaction was disproportionate, without specifying what would be…

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Britain can prevent another war in Gaza- by Andrew Dismore AM, PPC for Hendon

Posted 27 February, 2015 in Hamas, Israel, News, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
Published by Progress on 27rd February 2015 -- Last summer’s war in Gaza caused a great deal of division as passions ran high about both Hamas’ rocket bombardment against Israel and the nature of Israel’s response. I was pleased, therefore, to see Labour Friends of Israel this week launch a new campaign with an aim which I hope will unite…

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How Britain can help prevent another Gaza war- by Michael McCann MP, Vice Chair of LFI

Posted 23 February, 2015 in Hamas, Israel, News, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
Published by LeftFootForward on 23 February 2015 -- It is time for Britain to make a pro-active contribution to halt Hamas’ vicious cycle of violence and secure peace for Palestinians and Israelis On 1 December 2014 my colleague Grahame Morris led a Westminster Hall debate on ending the conflict in Palestine. I spoke in that debate and championed…

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Disarm in return for development to end this conflict- Dame Anne McGuire MP, Chair of LFI

Posted 19 February, 2015 in Hamas, News, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
Published by the Jewish News on 19 February 2015 -- Next Wednesday, Michael McCann and other colleagues in Labour Friends of Israel will lead a Westminster Hall debate on the contribution the UK can make to preventing further conflict in Gaza. Through our ‘Stop the war’ campaign, we are determined to raise awareness so Britain does all it…

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Stop the War campaign – prevent another war in Gaza

Posted 19 February, 2015 in Hamas, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
February marked the six-month anniversary of the ceasefire which brought last summer’s war in Gaza to a close. It was a conflict which brought a huge amount of suffering to the peoples of Israel and Gaza. But, just as it has done on three occasions over the past six years, Hamas is once again preparing for war…

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Shadow Secretary of State Jim Murphy leads defence and security-focused delegation to Israel and the Palestinian territories

Posted 4 October, 2013 in Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, Israel, Labour Party, News, Palestinian Territories, Peace process
Delegates on the Golan Heights being briefed about the security situation in Syria The Labour delegates, 29th September to 4th October, explored how to strengthen the bilateral strategic defence relationship; discussed how we can support each other against common challenges; and were briefed on the threats facing Israel as well as the security challenges in the Palestinian territories.…

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