While supposedly negotiating the end to the Occupation and the emergence of a Palestinian state, Israel has continued to develop a Matrix of Control over the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem through land expropriation, settlement expansion, the construction of exclusively 'Israeli' roads, an economic closure and the creation of controlling "facts" on the ground. The dismantling of the Matrix of Control is the key to achieving a just peace.
Why Is There Inter-Factional Fighting among Palestinians?
Patrons of ICAHD UK
Prof Marc Ellis
Uri Fruchtmann
Prof Colin J Green
The Rt Rev Michael Langrish
(Bishop of Exeter)
Prof Ilan Pappe
John Pilger
Prof Avi Shlaim
Clare Short MP
Baroness Jenny Tonge
July 13, 2008
'This Is Not a Subject for Comedy' heading for Edinburgh (but see it in London too!)
Jewish comedian Ivor Dembina's solo show about Israel and Palestine can be seen this year at the Edinburgh Fringe in August but you can also see preview performances in London this month. You can view a 45 second information trailer at www.youtube.com/user/ivordembina
Show details:
Sunday 13 July
Hampstead Comedy Club in north London.
Full details and advance booking at www.hampsteadcomedy.co.uk
Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 July
Brixton Comedy Club in south London
Full details and advance booking at www.brixtoncomedy.co.uk
August Bank Holiday Weekend, Friday, 22 – Monday, 25 August
Cheltenham Racecourse
Greenbelt is a Christian festival from the radical wing of the UK Christian scene, attracting people who believe a Christian faith cannot be separated from political engagement to create a better world. It is 4 days of speakers, arts events and music. There is a healthy inter-faith/no faith strand. The Christian answer to the commercialised Glastonbury festival, with much shorter queues for the loos, and less mud.
A Palestinian human rights lawyer, Jonathan Kuttab, will be speaking on “God is Not a Racist” & “60 Years: Celebration or Catastrophe”. Stephen Sizer will be giving a presentation on Christian Zionism (see our Links page for a video of a presentation by Stephen Sizer.
Rediscovering Palestine stalls will be there, including an ETT stall, for ICAHD-sponsored tours in Israel/Palestine.
November 01, 2008
Clinicians' study tour of Palestine & Israel
10 Days in November 2008
See the situation on the ground and receive expert analysis from Palestinians and Israelis who work for a just and sustainable peace.
Visit 8 hospitals and 2 community-based services and compare treatment offered to Israelis and Palestinians. Hear first-hand accounts from patients and staff on how checkpoints, the wall, home demolitions and the restriction of supplies affect their lives and health. Hear about health in prisons and torture.
Stay in Bethlehem, Gaza and East Jerusalem and visit the Old City of Jerusalem, Hebron, Nablus and Ramallah. See the evidence for yourself then discuss the facts and theories with some of the best placed and most informed individuals in the region and in the company of a varied and supportive peer-group.
A humanitarian element to the tour will enable participants to give seminars and to offer donations. Participants will also help provide treatment in selected clinics according to their professional training. All clinicians are very welcome, but those with a background in orthopaedics, oncology, cardiology and paediatrics are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be considered by clinicians from the UK who have experience in travelling to Israel and Palestine. A meeting will be held in London to prepare participants and another will be held after the return to share thoughts and to follow up issues.
The tour is being coordinated with Physicians for Human Rights — Israel, the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, Dove & Dolphin Charity and the Foundation for Al-Quds Medical School. For an application form please contact Experience Travel Tours by phone: 01737 843408 or email: tours@icahduk.org.
