The struggle for the rights of the Palestinians is one of the great causes of our time. The theft of their land, destruction of their homes, collective punishment of the people of Gaza, transportation of their children, military occupation and the permanent disruption of daily life – all this shames the world.
Israel disregards International Law, the Geneva conventions and human rights with impunity. When politicians refuse to act, civil society must accept the responsibility. That is why I support those who campaign for justice for Palestine and why I am honoured to be a Patron of PSC.
Now the situation is even more desperate. Israel is continuing its formal annexation of stolen Palestinian land and reinforcing its system of apartheid. The demolition of homes continues apace. Israel’s illegal siege of Gaza has already devastated the lives of those who live there. It is now, inevitably, making the effects of the pandemic even more intolerable.
Despite this brutal oppression some Arab regimes, themselves no supporters of human rights, are ‘normalising’ their relations with Israel, encouraging it in its crimes against humanity.
PSC will continue its fight for justice for Palestinians. That is why, as a Patron, I am writing to you now. We must ensure PSC has the resources to continue its campaign to reach trades unions, universities, all such institutions and people of goodwill.
After all the injustice that Palestinians have suffered, there is now an attempt to silence their voices. This is an urgent call to please give what you can, however small to help PSC in its essential work to demand justice and freedom for Palestine.
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