Palestine
Why have a quarter of The Great Escape’s line up pulled out?
At least 126 acts have withdrawn from the Brighton festival in protest at the inclusion of Barclays as a sponsor because of the bank's alleged links with atrocities in Gaza, Ben Smoke explains.
Written by: Ben Smoke
In photos: queer protest calls for Eurovision boycott
Hundreds gathered yesterday to call for the BBC and UK Eurovision hopeful Olly Alexander to boycott the singing competition next month.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Erin Axelman: ‘Ignorance keeps the pro-Israel narrative alive’
The Israelism director talks about the film’s morphing impact, Israel’s colonialism, and being accused of being anti-semitic.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Stars of stage and screen unite for Palestine
Oscar winners, politicians and film professionals are among those who have donated lots to the Cinema for Gaza auction, raising money for Medical Aid for Palestine
Written by: Ben Smoke
We must shut off the war machine’s influence from our arts and culture
A new campaign from Peace & Justice Project seeks to end culture washing by the financiers of war.
Written by: Samuel Sweek
2023 Wrapped-Up – Huck’s December Newsletter
Emma Garland’s final monthly dispatch of the year takes in the highs and lows of culture and activism in 2023: from Wonka and Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski trial to the loss of humanity in Gaza.
Written by: Emma Garland
The Gaza breakdancing crew helping children escape the trauma of war
The Camps Breakerz Crew have spent 20 years bringing hip-hop and breakdancing culture to the Gaza strip, offering psychological relief to children growing up in war through movement and dance.
Written by: Hollie Geraghty
Why we will continue to hold companies to account for complicity with Israeli Apartheid
Following last weeks announcement that Puma will end it’s sponsorship deal with the Israeli Football Association, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign writes on the need to keep up the pressure.
Written by: Lewis Backon
Why we took action to highlight Britain’s complicity in Israel’s apartheid of Palestinians
Last week the Copwatch Network hacked ads across the capital to expose the role of politicians, business people and media figures in the oppression of Palestine.
Written by: Copwatch Network
Zionism is not Judaism and other myths about Israel
In this excerpt from his groundbreaking book, outspoken and radical Israeli historian Ilan Pappe examines the origins of Zionism and tracks its role in early decades nation building.
Written by: Ilan Pappe
The photographers fundraising for Medical Aid in Palestine
2LAB, an independent photography exhibition space, started the With Humans project to raise vital funds for those living in Gaza.
Written by: Ben Smoke
In Photos: Londoners come together to demand a ceasefire in Gaza
Half a million people flooded the streets of the city, with hundreds taking part in a sit-in to call for the end of violence in Palestine.
Written by: Ben Smoke