Last summer’s assault on Gaza, which killed over 2,200 Palestinians, was one of the most brutal effects of Israel’s ongoing occupation and colonization of historic Palestine. The massacre was carried out using drones manufactured by Israeli arms company Elbit Systems. In response, activists occupied Elbit’s factory in Shenstone, causing its operations to grind to a halt and costing Elbit over £100,000.
Occupation of Elbit Factory in Shenston near Stafford August 2014
A Charity Bicycle Ride from Edinburgh to London for Palestine Ist – 9th August 2015
Come to a meeting on Wednesday 11th February to find out more about this nine day , 474 mile ride. The Big Ride is an initiative by supporters of the Palestinian struggle for justice who want to combine our love of cycling with a mass fund raising effort.
Feb 7th Everton v Liverpool – Goodison – 17.50 kick-off.
Feb 10th Liverpool v Spurs – Anfield – 20.00 ko .
March 1st Liverpool v Manchester city – Anfield – 12.00 ko.
In 1974 Israel was expelled by the Asian Football Association for reason of Apartheid Racism. Disappointingly, it was accepted into UEFA in 1994 despite being geographically distant from Europe.
Football Against Apartheid is calling for Israel to be expelled from UEFA and FIFa on the grounds of racism and gross atrocities against humanity. 538 children were killed in Gaza in 7 weeks in July/August 2014; a crime that far exceeded those of Apartheid South Africa prior to its explusion from Fifa in 1976.
Football Against Apartheid started in London but membership is growing across the UK and abroad. In the first instance the campaign is trying to recruit support from football fans across this country and further afield. However it is hoped that clubs and players will also become informed enough to decide to join the campaign. A group has now been form in the North West, which has already given out several thousand leaflets at the recent Liverpool/Everton match at Anfield and the Liverpool/Manchester United match at Old Trafford and propose to leaflet again at the following fixtures.
Feb 7th Everton v Liverpool – Goodison – 17.50 kick off.
Feb 10th Liverpool v Spurs – Anfield – 20.00 kick off.
March 1st Liverpool v Manchester city – Anfield – 12.00 kick off.
Volunteers are needed to leaflet and hold two banners representing the 2 teams. On these occasions we are fans from both sides that stand united in our campaign. If you are able to help us, please email Helen Marks [ helencmmarks@yahoo.co.uk] or John Davies [johngdav@blueyonder.co.uk] . The group will meet up an hour and a half before each match and finish at the start of the match. It is planned to film the action and put on You tube.
Examples of apartheid practised by Israel in football include:
Join us for a festive protest outside Barclays Bank on Market St, Manchester on Saturday 20th December starting at 11am. We will sing “festive” songs , some with words specially for Barclays, to highlight their involvement in the arms trade and their part in Israel’s vicious bombing of Gaza this summer through investment in Israel’s expanding arms industry.
Barclays Bank on Market St, Manchester on Saturday 20th December starting at 11am
Please bring posters and placards, musical instruments and your voices!
