The essential weekly link to Palestine related events that are happening in the Glasgow area.
The weekly email with details of What’s on in Glasgow for Palestine during the next 10 days.
(Supported by Scottish Friends of Palestine).
Wednesday 4th Mar 2026 No. 110
INFORMATION & PERSONAL ACTIONS
Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah: War surgeon cleared by Tribunal must now defend himself in High Court. A shocking case. Read here.
GGEC BDS: Keep up to date with GGEC’s BDS group WhatsApp, Insta, Upscrolled
Have you signed Dr Amanda’s petition to “Urge Israeli Government to stop law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners” Sign here
Calling all knitters, crocheters and crafters @charlie_ausnurse is putting together a memorial blanket for Palestinians Healthcare workers murdered and held hostage. During Charlie’s time in Gaza, they had the privilege to work alongside many of these incredible health workers. Square size is 10cm x 10cm preferably in colours black, white, red or green or blend of those colours. Ideally DK yarn. Charlie will then embroider each square with a healthcare worker’s name. More info
The call for justice: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Always: As there are so many recurring items these are now shown on a separate page here including the Chronology which is worth a glance just to refresh your memory.
EVENTS IN DATE ORDER
Did you miss ‘Gaza Remains the Story’ when it was in Glasgow? If so, it is worth making a day trip to the Kirkcudbright Tolbooth Gallery to see the highly acclaimed exhibition from the Palestinian Museum in the West Bank. The exhibition’s central feature is a group of well-presented digital reproductions of the works of Palestinian artists. Accompanying these are three other components: black and white photos of life in Gaza in the 1950's and 1960's; information panels about life in Gaza - in all its fullness; and a collection of Palestinian artefacts. An unmissable opportunity to learn about the richness, beauty and heartache of the life of the Palestinian people in Gaza. until Sat 28 Mar. Open 1100 1600 High St, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JL
Oslo Accords, Camp David 2, Al Aqsa Intifada, The Wall, A Farewell. The eighth stand-alone talk in a series of 9. “It started long before 7th Oct: Zionism’s victims”. 20:00 every Tuesday for 2 more weeks. Register Video recording of the talks from first five weeks available 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Jan 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Feb
Everyone to Holyrood! Six months after the Scottish Parliament voted to boycott apartheid Israel very little is happening. Join the protest, called by Scotland for Palestine, outside the Scottish Parliament. 1300 Wed 4 Mar. Part of the Glasgow contingent will be on the 11:15 train from Glasgow Queen Street Station. More
Court support appreciated: Placard holders & T-shirt wearers: Group 3 (Section 13 of Terrorism Act charges) are back in court from 0930 Thu 5 Mar. Sheriff Court, G5 9DA
Protect The Mosque: Following last week’s disgraceful scenes of intimidation, the Albert Road Mosque again needs support in the face of further planned threats this Thursday. 1730 Thu 5 Mar. 65 Albert Rd, G42 8DP More
Mandela pot-banging suspended again this week (Thu 5 Mar) to enable support for the Mosque protection above.
Eyewitness account: Hear from PAULA ORR who has recently returned from the occupied West Bank. Paisley For Palestine. 1900 Fri 6 Mar. The Wynd Centre, Paisley PA1 2DB
Olive Tree AGM: buying, selling, telling & giving. Beautiful Palestinian crafts – ceramics, embroidery, felts, olive wood, oil, soap, dates etc. 100% of sales goes to Palestine. Olive Tree extends a warm invitation to become more involved and attend their AGM at 1100 Sat 7 Mar in Bridge of Weir, when you can hear a report from EAPPI’s Paula Orr on the tragedy of the South Hebron Hills, a short film from the Ullapool Palestine Group and enjoy a Palestine inspired lunch. Register
Scotland Vs Luxembourg: Have tickets for the women’s football, this Sat 7th? We may not be able to protest at the Israel game due to it being played abroad, but we can still show FIFA that we oppose Israel being allowed to compete, especially in Scotland’s group! DM for more info Tickets £10 from SFA website here
Surgeons of Gaza: Bearing Witness – Community Iftar in Glasgow. Their courage saved lives. Our collective presence sustains that work. Since December 2023, Islamic Help has been facilitating the deployment of specialist surgeons to Gaza, responding to one of the gravest humanitarian crises of our time. Dr Graeme Groom – Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr Tom Potokar - Plastic Surgeon. This Ramadan, we invite you to join us in person to hear their stories, directly from those who were there. By Islamic Help 1600 – 1900 Sun 8 Mar 20 Sandyford St. G3 8QJ Tickets
Church of Scotland’s School in Israel is the subject of a presentation telling of the 163-year-old institution. 1930, Thu 12 Mar. Kelvin West Church, 77 Southpark Ave, G12 8LE More
A Grain of Sand: A one-woman show that takes an intimate look at war through the eyes of a child, blending Palestinian folklore with real-life testimonies from children in contemporary Gaza. Renad’s story is one of resilience, hope and the right of children to be children. Commissioned by London Palestine Film Festival. 1945 (60 mins) 13 & 14 Mar. Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre, 119 Gorbals St, G5 9DS Tickets
Speaking up Against Injustice: Addressing Intimidation of UK Health Workers Supporting Palestine. In parts of the UK, health care workers speaking up for the basic human rights of Palestinians have been subjected to threats, intimidation and formal disciplinary action. Join us as we hear from prominent clinicians and a legal expert on the right to express Palestinian solidarity. Invited Speakers
· Dr Ghassan Abu Sitta Plastics Reconstructive Surgeon
· Dr Ang Swee Chai Orthopaedic Surgeon Co-founder MAP
· Dr Tamara Ali Glasgow Trainee GP
· Mr Franck Magennis UK Barrister
· Dr James Smith ER medic Lecturer Humanitarian Studies
By University of Glasgow DClinPsy and Scottish Palestine Health Partnership. 1230 – 1630, 21 Mar James McCune Smith Learning Hub, University Ave. Room 641, G12 8QW Register
Gaza’s ecocide was unfortunately just one of many authored by US imperialism, as demonstrated in the new film from Abby Martin “Earth’s Greatest Enemy”, at 1940 Tue 24 Mar followed by Q&A. Tickets
A comedian - more dangerous than Al-Qaeda!! No … really!! Not hyperbole!! Come along! Come and see Susan Riddell’s next show at the Stand, Anyone else struggling with their work / Genocide balance?. An actionist for Palestine at Edinburgh Leonardos almost a year ago, Susan was charged with terrorism and has been under curfew ever since. It’s no joke… Doors open 1430 for sharp 1520 start (curfew friendly time!!) Sat 28 Mar. Stand Comedy Club. 420 Great Western Road, G4 9HZ Tickets
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While Scottish Friends of Palestine issue this on the basis of the above being Palestine related events in Glasgow, it does so without necessarily supporting or endorsing any of these individual events. You receive this because at some point we have been in touch about Palestine. (Edited by David Myles)
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