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Wednesday 8th Oct. No. 89
Chronology of two years of Genocide: By Matt Jones. Here (Large file which takes a few seconds to open)
Pot Banging For Gaza happening every day. Arrive at 1750 for starting at 6pm for 6 minutes at venues around Glasgow. Full daily updates here
Mick Napier: Trial - day 6!!!! on two charges of 'hate crimes' alleged by Chair of Glasgow Friends of Israel, Samuel Stein. Glasgow Sheriff Court, G5 9DA Support should gather from 0930 Wed 8 Oct. Double check via Social Media as past court dates have been cancelled at short notice.
A light for Gaza: Vigil for Palestine: Health workers for Palestine, Mothers Against Genocide, and the National Union of Journalists are holding a special vigil marking 2 years of Genocide. Bring along friends and family and candles. 1800 Wed 8 Oct. Gather at Nelson Mandla Place and proceed to Buchanan Steps, G1 2NG. Info
Assisting genocide is a crime! As the slaughter, starvation and destruction intensify, the UK is flying RAF spy planes over Gaza and sending other military support to Israel and is also bombing Yemen. GGEC calls for support for the protest outside the British Army Recruitment office. Every Friday until further notice from 1100 to 1400, RAF and Army Recruitment Office, 78 Queen Street, G1 3DN
Cuku Glasgow is hosting A Shared Table, an evening dedicated to Palestinian cuisine, culture and community. Experience traditional dishes, storytelling, and live entertainment, all while supporting a vital cause. All ticket sales will be donated to the Palestine Red Crescent to support emergency food aid. 1900 Fri 10 Oct. All tickets now sold – waiting list in operation. More
GGEC protesting Barclays: Gather outside Barclays Bank protesting their role in financing Israeli genocidal war crimes. 0930 – 1300 every Sat at 83 Argyle Street, G5 8DP GGEC X (Twitter). Bring Pots and Pans
Paisley 4 Palestine is holding a rally which will conclude in time for those wishing to also attend the GGEC National Demo of the same day. The rally will feature singers Eddie Reid and Kitti and poet Shaun Moore, and speakers from various parties and organisations. 1100 Sat 11 Oct, Country Square, Paisley (just outside Gilmore Station)
National Demonstration: Major event to condemn the two years of Genocide. Walk to honour the slaughtered, displaced and starving people of Gaza. 1230 Sat 11 Oct. McLennan Arch, Glasgow Green, G1 5JZ Info
GGEC request you bring placards showing just how unBritish you are by protesting against Genocide & demanding an end to Israeli & UK Govt. War Crimes!!
SCALP Report Launch Join SCALP & Netpol for the launch of their new report on policing of Palestine solidarity protests in Scotland, ‘From Scotland to Gaza’. The report presents a refined analysis of the police responses to demonstrations in support of Palestine, drawing on a wide range of sources, including protest testimonies and Freedom of Information requests. 1800-2000 Thu 23 Oct Kinning Park Complex G41 1BA more info
An Introduction to Political Anti-racism with Hussein Mitha. Offering a critical framework for thinking through relations between class, race, colonialism, imperialism, capitalism, and fascism. Mainly for GSA students. Glasgow School of Art Palestine Solidarity Society. 1700 Tue 14 Oct. Project Space 2, Assembly Building, GSA Students' Association. 20 Scott Street G3 6PE. Info & Tickets
Palestine and Israel: Hear – speak - act. Speakers from Forth Valley Palestine Solidarity Network and EAPPI. Organised by Stirling for Palestine. 1900 Tue 14 Oct., Creative Stirling 44 King St. 1st Floor. (Above Made in Stirling). More
Peter Oborne at the Stand: Join the National’s Editor, Laura Webster in discussion with Peter Oborne on his latest book Complicit, exploring media complicity in destruction of Gaza. Doors open 1830 for 1930 start, Wed 15 Oct. The Stand (At its new home), 420 Great Western Road, G4 9HZ Info & tickets.
Wild flowers of Palestine: A Scotland based Palestinian filmmaker Theo Panagopolous unearths a rarely seen Scottish film archive of Palestinian wild flowers. The result: a Sundance Award-winning tender film essay which questions the role of image-making as a tool of both testimony and violence when connected to entanglements between people and the land. Part of the Borderzone Series. 1800 Fri 17 Oct, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane G11 6EW Info & tickets
Kate Khair, a young Palestinian student from Bethlehem, currently studying at St Andrews University, will tell of her life growing up under occupation. Katherine Longmuir will recount the remarkable life and work of her uncle, a Franciscan priest from the Scottish Isle of Eriskay, whose ministry was in and around Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Amman from 1947 to 1982 where he also held roles with the Pontifical Mission for Refugees and UN in Palestine. Glasgow Bethlehem Twinning Association 1800 – 19:45 on Mon 20 Oct., John Smith House, 145-165 W Regent St, G2 4RZ. Please register here
Fasting for Gaza (2025): A full-length film (86 mins) by Saeed documenting a five day fast held on the Buchanan Steps in Glasgow from 4-8 August 2025. 1900 – 2200. Thu 23 Oct., The Ark, 70 Coplaw St. G42 7JG Refreshments provided. Please bring friends, family and others who want to understand more. Donations appreciated all of which will go to Gaza.
Helps, Ria Bronte & Friends and Rory Fotheringham are performing to raise funds for the Union of Agricultural Work Committees to restore olive groves in the village of Al-Mughayir. 1900 Thu 23 Oct. MESH, 231 Gorbals St. G5 9RD Info and tickets
PalCafe Ceilidh: Following the success of the first sell-out gathering, a second Ceilidh to support Palestine. Fri 24 Oct. Kelvinside Hillhead Church Hall, Saltoun Street G12 9AR. Info and tickets
Arches Reunion: This Twin Peaks themed fundraiser for Together for Palestine. 1900-11.59 Fri 24 Oct. Lucky Strike, 43 Mitchell St, G1 3LN. Info and tickets
"Teen Warfare and Show Israeli Genocide the Red Card are delighted to announce we will be fundraising for @gazasunbirds at our protest gig on 28 October outside the Hydro where we will be saying NO to bomb signer David Draiman's band Disturbed which will be playing at the Hydro that night. @gazasunbirds are an amazing organisation of para cyclists in Gaza who deliver aid to those who need it. 1730 Tue 28 More info If you can't make the gig, please donate here
Please also sign the important petition to John Swinney MSP who has yet to comment on the genocide supporting band, despite finally admitting that Israel is committing a genocide in Palestine.
Lift the ban! Defend out Juries is escalating the campaign to Lift The Ban on Palestine Action ahead of the Judicial Review against the ban on Tues 18th Nov when thousands will gather across the UK, including at the London court and in Edinburgh for the opportunity to hold seven peaceful words in unity. More
Children’s Walk for Freedom: Grab your little ones and join the kids across the country for this year’s “Little Steps for Palestine”, taking place in Scotland for the first time. The walk is open to all children aged 5-12 and includes a registration pack with goodies, exclusive online story time, and an award ceremony with medals and certificates! 1100 - 1400 Sun 16 Nov, The Kelpies Park, Falkirk Register
Fundraising for MSF Read the story of the amazing couple, Mareem-Nik and Amin-Forbes, who are currently fundraising for Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders by getting ready for skydiving from 10,000 feet. Check here
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