Green Party accuses UK government of complicity in Israel’s killings and backs BDS campaign
The Green Party of England and Wales has accused the UK government of 'complicity' in Israel's actions in Gaza. The party's co-leader Carla Denyer made the allegation as Israel signalled…
Over 1,500 people close Barclays accounts over firm’s links to Israel
More than 1,500 people have closed their Barclays bank accounts in protest of its links to Israel. Thousands of others have signed a pledge to never bank with Barclays. Campaigners…
17 Israeli civil society organisations call for Gaza ceasefire
17 Israeli civil society organisations have signed a joint statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Among the signatories is the human rights organisation B'Tselem. The statement begins: "We,…
Greens welcome ICJ provisional ruling on South Africa’s case against Israel
Leading figures in the UK's Green Parties have welcomed the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) provisional ruling on South Africa's case against Israel. The court ruled against Israel's motion to…
Green Party urges government to launch urgent international peace effort for Gaza
The Green Party has urged the government to launch an urgent international peace effort to end the Israel Gaza war. Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer said: “The horrific loss of Israeli civilian…
NUJ condemns killing of journalists in Gaza
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the 'unprecedented' death toll of journalists in Gaza. According to the International Federation of Journalists, more than 60 journalists have been killed…
‘Humanitarian crisis in Gaza is not a side effect. It is the policy.’ – Israeli human rights group
Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has said that the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza is not a side effect of the war, but instead the intended result of the policy…
Labour NEC member launches campaign for Starmer to back a ceasefire in Gaza
Mish Rahman - a member of Labour's ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) - has launched a campaign intended to pressure the Labour leader Keir Starmer to support a ceasefire in…
Scottish Greens call for UK to stop arming Israel
The Scottish Greens have issued a call for the UK to end its arms sales to Israel. Alongside this, the Greens have said the Westminster government must investigate whether UK…
Why a ceasefire, not a ‘pause’ is needed in Gaza
Two weeks ago, the House of Lords debated the situation in Gaza and Israel. When I spoke then, calling for an immediate ceasefire, as the Green Party has been doing…