PSC Update: UN update and artists rally behind the 'Philharmonic Four'

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PSC Weekly Newsletter: 22nd September 2011

BBC lapse

The BBC has accepted that it made a 'lapse' in news judgement on its flagship Radio 4 Today programme by failing to report on Israeli attacks which killed nine Palestinians.

What not to buy

Don't buy Soda Stream for birthdays or Christmas presents – there is no festive joy in occupation

Changes to make Britain a ‘safer haven for war criminals’ are enacted despite opposition from human rights supporters

Turkey continues to use its diplomatic muscle

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Events

Oxford PSC held a meeting with Jews for Justice for Palestinians. Even if you missed it, you can enjoy it here >>

A highlight this week is the Tottenham Palestine Literature Festival, featuring a brilliant range of events and speakers. Don't miss out!

Until 2nd October - Photographic Exhibition of Israeli Military Checkpoints, Ely Cathedral

Friday 23 September Waltham Forest PSC Fundraising Gig

Saturday 24 September Reem Kelani Live, Halifax

Wednesday 28 September Unite for Palestine at Labour Party Conference, Liverpool

Thursday 29 September PSC screening of Budrus, New Cross

29 September to 2 October Tottenham Palestine Literature Festival 2011

Thursday 6 October Jerusalem under Threat - Public Meeting, Hammersmith

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Recognition campaign

The UN is now considering Palestine's request for recognition. Obama’s speech to the UN was ‘a clear indication of support for Israeli interests’. Reports suggest that the vote will be delayed. PSC's Kamel Hawwash has written of the UK's responsibility to support Palestine >>

Palestinian Ambassador at Palestine 194 demo

The Palestinian Ambassador,

Manuel Hassassian, at the rally.

A banner at the Zionist demonstration against a Palestinian state.

Hundreds gathered close to Downing Street to support the Palestinians' ahead of the UN debate, including PSC members and supporters and trade unionists. Meanwhile, the Zionist Federation held a much smaller counter-rally, highlighting the strange and growing alliance between Zionists, the Christian-right and English nationalists.

Philharmonic Four: London Philharmonic decision rocks the classical world

Mike Leigh and Ken Loach were amongst the 117 artists to condemn the London Philharmonic’s (LPO's) decision to suspend four musicians for signing a letter opposing the Israel Philharmonic’s performance at the Proms >>

Hundreds of posts criticising the LPO decision were posted on the LPO’s facebook page – their response was to remove and then block all comments.

Sarah Colborne, PSC Director, asked in the Guardian ‘"Would the London Philharmonic Orchestra have punished musicians speaking out against apartheid South Africa, when a similar call for boycott was supported by artists, performers and sports people internationally?’

BDS action: boycott, disinvestment & sanctions

Following the campaign against Ahava its Covent Garden shop has finally closed for business. However, King’s College London is now working in collaboration with Ahava Dead Sea Laboratories –located in an illegal Israeli settlement. Sign the petition to call on King’s College London to end their complicity with occupation and apartheid!

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