”This was about standing up for humanity. People lose their lives there daily. We see incidences of small children being jailed by Israeli soldiers. Land is stolen, homes are stolen and people are basically living in a prison. If this happened in any other country in the world there would be an outcry. It’s not a war, it’s apartheid and it’s barbaric”.

Why Celtic fans showed solidarity with the people of Palestine

shared from GLASGOW LIVE with thanks

Martin Milligan, one of the supporters involved in last night’s protest at Celtic Park writes for Glasgow Live explaining exactly why they took a stand.

Celtic fans hold up Palestine flags ahead of the Champions League play off v Hapoel Be’er Sheva 'Football against apartheid' was displayed across flags ‘Football against apartheid’ was displayed across flags

Last night hundreds of Celtic fans showed their support with the people of Palestine, flying flags inside the ground and protesting outside the stadium. Continue reading “Celtic Football Fans join Support Palestine Movement against Israeli Apartheid”

Lieberman Says Giving Bodies Back to Families Sends the “Wrong Message”

from Ma’an News by Richard Edmondson

BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Newly-appointed Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman Thursday issued an order to suspend the return of all Palestinian bodies killed during suspected attacks in response to a shooting in Tel Aviv on Wednesday that left four Israelis killed and an additional six injured.

Israel extends detention of Palestinian clown Circus performer set to be held for another six months without trial or charge under administrative detention.

According to Israeli news agency Haaretz, the ultra-right defense minister issued the order following a security cabinet meeting to discuss government responses to Wednesday’s attack. Continue reading “Israel Intends to Keep Bodies of Victims.. and Do Whatever with Them”