Registrations open - Conference & Reception What We'll Explore * What is meant by settler colonialism and Israel’s normalisation policies, and will two-state apartheid be implemented over the Palestinians? * How much have the wars on Iran and Lebanon changed the situation internationally and within Israeli society? * What can internationals abroad do to empower the Palestinians in their struggle for justice? * Will international law ever be respected when it comes to Israel/Palestine? * What can we do about the UK government’s complicity in its support for Israel, including the ongoing genocide in Gaza which has spread into the West Bank? * How can people know the truth when there is biased reporting within establishment media? * As freedom of speech is restricted, how can we challenge what is happening and which media platforms should we use? * As campaigning for Palestine is criminalised in the UK (as well as in other countries), how should civil society respond even when taking a moral stand means imprisonment? Jeff was a member of the Russell Tribunal and the Gaza Tribunal and provided testimony at the Gaza Tribunal UK. Jeff was nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize together with Palestinian human rights defender Issa Amro. This follows his 2006 nomination along with the Palestinian intellectual and activist Ghassan Andoni. Dr Shahd Hammouri is a Lecturer at Kent Law School. She is the author of the forthcoming book Corporate War Profiteering and International Law (CUP, 2026). Her research and publications focus on international law, political economy, and self-determination. Dr Hammouri also serves as a Senior Legal Advisor to Law for Palestine and regularly provides consultations for a wide range of civil society organisations. She has made submissions to both the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, and was a member of the UK’s Gaza Tribunal, which investigated British complicity in genocide. Saeed Taji Farouky is a Palestinian British filmmaker and radical film educator whose work deals with themes of conflict, human rights, and colonialism. His 2015 documentary, Tell Spring Not to Come This Year, premiered at Berlinale 2015 where it won 2 awards. He represents Defend Our Juries and has given many interviews on its behalf. Rev Sue Parfitt was ordained an Anglican priest with the first women to be made priests in 1994. Her earlier professional career was as a family therapist. She helped set up the first Family Therapy Institute in the UK in the early 70’s after which she practiced, taught and wrote about family therapy. She worked in the Bristol and Southwark Dioceses and since retirement from paid ministry Sue has worked as a priest for climate justice and for Palestine, leading her to be arrested many times when confronting the evils of the fossil fuel industry, the Palestinian genocide in Gaza and the theft of Palestinian land in the Occupied West Bank. Her recent book Bodies on the Line discusses the role of civil resistance as a Christian calling. John Garrett worked as a lecturer in English literature and is now retired from that position. During his career, he taught in universities in the Middle East, Africa and Canada. Currently he works as an editor for a leading publishing house. John is a member of ICAHD UK’s executive committee and moved to that position following participation in two of ICAHD’s study tour tours and volunteering with us. Additional speakers to be announced ICAHD free and saleable resources available Advance registration is essential – spaces are limited Register for the Conference here During the reception, we will celebrate Jeff Halper’s 80th birthday which was earlier this year. There will be a few speeches and recollections of his activism that had him arrested many times due to his non-violent resistance to Israel’s demolition policies and the blockade of Gaza. But his achievements stretch well beyond activism as he is known internationally as a leader in the struggle for Palestinian liberation. We know that Jeff has impacted the lives of many of you. The reception costs £25 and includes a finger buffet, birthday cake and a non-alcoholic drink. The deadline for booking your attendance at the reception is Wednesday, 7th October. Register for the Reception here Best wishes Linda and Malcolm ICAHD UK https://www.facebook.com/pages/Israeli-Committee-Against-House-Demolitions-UK/366423593418140 Facebook https://www.twitter.com/ICAHDUK/ Twitter http://icahduk.org Website mailto:info@icahduk.org Email 24 July 2026 Dear *|FNAME|*, Date: Saturday, 17th October 2026 Time: 10:15am – 4:45pm (doors open 9:30am) Venue: Wesley Hotel and Conference Centre 81-103 Euston Street, London NW1 2EZ GB Tickets: Members & Students - £15, Non-members - £20 A drink provided on arrival, bring a packed lunch The event will examine what can be done to empower the Palestinians as Israel moves to the last stage of implementing its settler colonial and apartheid policies over them. We will also address how to respond to the criminalisation of those who demonstrate solidarity for Palestinians. Featured Speakers Jeff Halper is the Co-founder and Director of ICAHD, a former anthropology professor and a founding member of the Palestinian-led One Democratic State Campaign. Among his publications are War Against the People: Israel, the Palestinians and Global Pacification and Decolonizing Israel, Liberating Palestine: Zionism, Settler Colonialism and the Case for One Democratic State. He was on the only boat that successfully sailed into Gaza to break the siege in 2008. Post Conference Reception Immediately following the conference, a reception will be held for our members, study tour participants and our speakers that will be in a different room within the hotel. As it will be so convenient, please do stay on to attend it! — ICAHD (icahd.org) /newsletter/registrations-open-conference-reception