Friends of Al-Aqsa
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Today marks 108 years since Arthur Balfour wrote The Balfour Declaration, a letter that changed the fate of the Palestinians.
Read above to learn more. #ThisWeekInHistory
Read above to learn more. #ThisWeekInHistory
November 2, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Today marks 108 years since Arthur Balfour wrote The Balfour Declaration, a letter that changed the fate of the Palestinians.
Read above to learn more. #ThisWeekInHistory
Read above to learn more. #ThisWeekInHistory
🚨 Emergency Protest for Palestine 🇵🇸
🗓 Thursday 30 Oct
🕕 6:00pm
📍 10 Downing Street, London
Israel has violated the “ceasefire” 125 times since We can’t stay silent.
Join us to demand an end to the genocide.
🗓 Thursday 30 Oct
🕕 6:00pm
📍 10 Downing Street, London
Israel has violated the “ceasefire” 125 times since We can’t stay silent.
Join us to demand an end to the genocide.
October 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🚨 Emergency Protest for Palestine 🇵🇸
🗓 Thursday 30 Oct
🕕 6:00pm
📍 10 Downing Street, London
Israel has violated the “ceasefire” 125 times since We can’t stay silent.
Join us to demand an end to the genocide.
🗓 Thursday 30 Oct
🕕 6:00pm
📍 10 Downing Street, London
Israel has violated the “ceasefire” 125 times since We can’t stay silent.
Join us to demand an end to the genocide.
The Untold Story of the Sumud Flotilla 🇵🇸
Join Friends of Al-Aqsa this Wed 5 Nov, 5:30–7:30pm at the Royal Suite, East Park Rd, LE5 4QD.
Hear from activists who were on board the flotilla to Gaza, illegally intercepted by Israeli forces.
Free & open to all. #SumudFlotilla
Join Friends of Al-Aqsa this Wed 5 Nov, 5:30–7:30pm at the Royal Suite, East Park Rd, LE5 4QD.
Hear from activists who were on board the flotilla to Gaza, illegally intercepted by Israeli forces.
Free & open to all. #SumudFlotilla
October 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The Untold Story of the Sumud Flotilla 🇵🇸
Join Friends of Al-Aqsa this Wed 5 Nov, 5:30–7:30pm at the Royal Suite, East Park Rd, LE5 4QD.
Hear from activists who were on board the flotilla to Gaza, illegally intercepted by Israeli forces.
Free & open to all. #SumudFlotilla
Join Friends of Al-Aqsa this Wed 5 Nov, 5:30–7:30pm at the Royal Suite, East Park Rd, LE5 4QD.
Hear from activists who were on board the flotilla to Gaza, illegally intercepted by Israeli forces.
Free & open to all. #SumudFlotilla
🚨 URGENT: British journalist Sami Hamdi has been detained by ICE at San Francisco International Airport.
Homeland Security says his visa was revoked, and he’s now awaiting deportation.
👉 TAKE ACTION NOW: Write to Yvette Cooper to demand Hamdi’s immediate release.
foa.org.uk/releasesamih...
Homeland Security says his visa was revoked, and he’s now awaiting deportation.
👉 TAKE ACTION NOW: Write to Yvette Cooper to demand Hamdi’s immediate release.
foa.org.uk/releasesamih...
October 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🚨 URGENT: British journalist Sami Hamdi has been detained by ICE at San Francisco International Airport.
Homeland Security says his visa was revoked, and he’s now awaiting deportation.
👉 TAKE ACTION NOW: Write to Yvette Cooper to demand Hamdi’s immediate release.
foa.org.uk/releasesamih...
Homeland Security says his visa was revoked, and he’s now awaiting deportation.
👉 TAKE ACTION NOW: Write to Yvette Cooper to demand Hamdi’s immediate release.
foa.org.uk/releasesamih...
British journalist Sami Hamdi has been detained by ICE at San Francisco Airport after speaking out against Israel’s genocide of the Palestinians.
Silencing Israel's critics is an attack on free speech and democracy.
We demand Hamdi's immediate release.
Silencing Israel's critics is an attack on free speech and democracy.
We demand Hamdi's immediate release.
October 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
British journalist Sami Hamdi has been detained by ICE at San Francisco Airport after speaking out against Israel’s genocide of the Palestinians.
Silencing Israel's critics is an attack on free speech and democracy.
We demand Hamdi's immediate release.
Silencing Israel's critics is an attack on free speech and democracy.
We demand Hamdi's immediate release.
www.newarab.com/opinion/soli...
Support for Palestine in the UK has sparked change throughout society. But protests must not be the endgame, but the engine for action, writes Ismail Patel.
Support for Palestine in the UK has sparked change throughout society. But protests must not be the endgame, but the engine for action, writes Ismail Patel.
From solidarity to action: How Palestine remade Britain for good
Support for Palestine in the UK has sparked change throughout society. But protests must not be the endgame, but the engine for action, writes Ismail Patel.
www.newarab.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
www.newarab.com/opinion/soli...
Support for Palestine in the UK has sparked change throughout society. But protests must not be the endgame, but the engine for action, writes Ismail Patel.
Support for Palestine in the UK has sparked change throughout society. But protests must not be the endgame, but the engine for action, writes Ismail Patel.
With an uncertain ceasefire in place, our activism and du’a for Palestine must continue.
This weekend, Masajid across the UK will hold “Turn to Allah for Gaza”. A day of talks, workshops, and worship.
Dr Ismail (FOA Chair) will speak on "Reflecting on Salah ad-Din’s Liberation of Masjid Al-Aqsa."
This weekend, Masajid across the UK will hold “Turn to Allah for Gaza”. A day of talks, workshops, and worship.
Dr Ismail (FOA Chair) will speak on "Reflecting on Salah ad-Din’s Liberation of Masjid Al-Aqsa."
October 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
With an uncertain ceasefire in place, our activism and du’a for Palestine must continue.
This weekend, Masajid across the UK will hold “Turn to Allah for Gaza”. A day of talks, workshops, and worship.
Dr Ismail (FOA Chair) will speak on "Reflecting on Salah ad-Din’s Liberation of Masjid Al-Aqsa."
This weekend, Masajid across the UK will hold “Turn to Allah for Gaza”. A day of talks, workshops, and worship.
Dr Ismail (FOA Chair) will speak on "Reflecting on Salah ad-Din’s Liberation of Masjid Al-Aqsa."
🎨 Sip & Paint for Palestine 🇵🇸
A women-only evening of creativity, connection, and solidarity with artist Sana Maulvi.
🗓️ Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 🕑 2–4PM
📍 The Olde Cotton Mill, Blackburn, BB1 8DU
👩👧 Ages 11+ (under 16s with a paying female adult)
🎟️ Book now:
tinyurl.com/FOA-sipandpa...
A women-only evening of creativity, connection, and solidarity with artist Sana Maulvi.
🗓️ Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 🕑 2–4PM
📍 The Olde Cotton Mill, Blackburn, BB1 8DU
👩👧 Ages 11+ (under 16s with a paying female adult)
🎟️ Book now:
tinyurl.com/FOA-sipandpa...
October 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🎨 Sip & Paint for Palestine 🇵🇸
A women-only evening of creativity, connection, and solidarity with artist Sana Maulvi.
🗓️ Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 🕑 2–4PM
📍 The Olde Cotton Mill, Blackburn, BB1 8DU
👩👧 Ages 11+ (under 16s with a paying female adult)
🎟️ Book now:
tinyurl.com/FOA-sipandpa...
A women-only evening of creativity, connection, and solidarity with artist Sana Maulvi.
🗓️ Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 🕑 2–4PM
📍 The Olde Cotton Mill, Blackburn, BB1 8DU
👩👧 Ages 11+ (under 16s with a paying female adult)
🎟️ Book now:
tinyurl.com/FOA-sipandpa...
Palestine Awareness Week 2025
24–30 November
A week to celebrate Palestinian culture, raise awareness, and organise for a free Palestine.
Host events, start conversations, and bring your community together.
With Gaza still under siege, we must educate, organise, and act.
#PalestineAwarenessWeek
24–30 November
A week to celebrate Palestinian culture, raise awareness, and organise for a free Palestine.
Host events, start conversations, and bring your community together.
With Gaza still under siege, we must educate, organise, and act.
#PalestineAwarenessWeek
October 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Palestine Awareness Week 2025
24–30 November
A week to celebrate Palestinian culture, raise awareness, and organise for a free Palestine.
Host events, start conversations, and bring your community together.
With Gaza still under siege, we must educate, organise, and act.
#PalestineAwarenessWeek
24–30 November
A week to celebrate Palestinian culture, raise awareness, and organise for a free Palestine.
Host events, start conversations, and bring your community together.
With Gaza still under siege, we must educate, organise, and act.
#PalestineAwarenessWeek
FOA honours the volunteers of the Global Sumud Flotilla who sailed to deliver aid and bear witness to Gaza’s suffering.
International bodies must investigate Israel for war crimes against peace activists.
Your bravery inspires the world.
International bodies must investigate Israel for war crimes against peace activists.
Your bravery inspires the world.
October 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
FOA honours the volunteers of the Global Sumud Flotilla who sailed to deliver aid and bear witness to Gaza’s suffering.
International bodies must investigate Israel for war crimes against peace activists.
Your bravery inspires the world.
International bodies must investigate Israel for war crimes against peace activists.
Your bravery inspires the world.
The first phase of a ceasefire deal is welcome, but the siege on Gaza continues.
We are still far from ending Israeli occupation and apartheid. History shows Israel has broken past peace deals.
We can not stay silent. Join us on Sat 11 Oct for the National Demonstration for Palestine.
We are still far from ending Israeli occupation and apartheid. History shows Israel has broken past peace deals.
We can not stay silent. Join us on Sat 11 Oct for the National Demonstration for Palestine.
October 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The first phase of a ceasefire deal is welcome, but the siege on Gaza continues.
We are still far from ending Israeli occupation and apartheid. History shows Israel has broken past peace deals.
We can not stay silent. Join us on Sat 11 Oct for the National Demonstration for Palestine.
We are still far from ending Israeli occupation and apartheid. History shows Israel has broken past peace deals.
We can not stay silent. Join us on Sat 11 Oct for the National Demonstration for Palestine.
Ulama Bloc at the National Demonstration for Gaza, London
📍 Assemble: James Outram Statue, Victoria Embankment Gardens
Join us to stand for justice, honour the lives lost, and demand an end to genocide.
#FreePalestine #Gaza #UlamaBloc #NationalMarch
📍 Assemble: James Outram Statue, Victoria Embankment Gardens
Join us to stand for justice, honour the lives lost, and demand an end to genocide.
#FreePalestine #Gaza #UlamaBloc #NationalMarch
October 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Ulama Bloc at the National Demonstration for Gaza, London
📍 Assemble: James Outram Statue, Victoria Embankment Gardens
Join us to stand for justice, honour the lives lost, and demand an end to genocide.
#FreePalestine #Gaza #UlamaBloc #NationalMarch
📍 Assemble: James Outram Statue, Victoria Embankment Gardens
Join us to stand for justice, honour the lives lost, and demand an end to genocide.
#FreePalestine #Gaza #UlamaBloc #NationalMarch
Palestine organisations have had BSL interpreters on stage since the first national demo, making Palestine awareness accessible to all.
Join us on October 11 to march for a free Palestine and turn up in solidarity with the Palestinians.
Book your seat now: foa.org.uk/oct11-nationaldemo
Join us on October 11 to march for a free Palestine and turn up in solidarity with the Palestinians.
Book your seat now: foa.org.uk/oct11-nationaldemo
October 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Palestine organisations have had BSL interpreters on stage since the first national demo, making Palestine awareness accessible to all.
Join us on October 11 to march for a free Palestine and turn up in solidarity with the Palestinians.
Book your seat now: foa.org.uk/oct11-nationaldemo
Join us on October 11 to march for a free Palestine and turn up in solidarity with the Palestinians.
Book your seat now: foa.org.uk/oct11-nationaldemo
🗓 11 Oct 2025 | 🕛 12pm
📍 Victoria Embankment → Downing Street
🔗 foa.org.uk/Oct11-NationalDemo
The PM refuses to call a genocide a genocide. Starmer is complicit in war crimes, arming Israel & starving Gaza.
We must hold him to account. Bring your family, bring your friends. All out for Palestine!
📍 Victoria Embankment → Downing Street
🔗 foa.org.uk/Oct11-NationalDemo
The PM refuses to call a genocide a genocide. Starmer is complicit in war crimes, arming Israel & starving Gaza.
We must hold him to account. Bring your family, bring your friends. All out for Palestine!
October 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🗓 11 Oct 2025 | 🕛 12pm
📍 Victoria Embankment → Downing Street
🔗 foa.org.uk/Oct11-NationalDemo
The PM refuses to call a genocide a genocide. Starmer is complicit in war crimes, arming Israel & starving Gaza.
We must hold him to account. Bring your family, bring your friends. All out for Palestine!
📍 Victoria Embankment → Downing Street
🔗 foa.org.uk/Oct11-NationalDemo
The PM refuses to call a genocide a genocide. Starmer is complicit in war crimes, arming Israel & starving Gaza.
We must hold him to account. Bring your family, bring your friends. All out for Palestine!
Important message from the Flotilla.
We must be ready to ramp up pressure to ensure those on board are protected when intercepted by Israel.
Track the Flotilla
globalsumudflotilla.org/tracker/
We must be ready to ramp up pressure to ensure those on board are protected when intercepted by Israel.
Track the Flotilla
globalsumudflotilla.org/tracker/
September 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Important message from the Flotilla.
We must be ready to ramp up pressure to ensure those on board are protected when intercepted by Israel.
Track the Flotilla
globalsumudflotilla.org/tracker/
We must be ready to ramp up pressure to ensure those on board are protected when intercepted by Israel.
Track the Flotilla
globalsumudflotilla.org/tracker/
Read our chairman's, Dr Ismail Patel, article about how Trump's 'peace plan' is a disaster for the Palestinians.
🔗 www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-...
🔗 www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-...
September 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Read our chairman's, Dr Ismail Patel, article about how Trump's 'peace plan' is a disaster for the Palestinians.
🔗 www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-...
🔗 www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-...
We cry watching Gaza’s children die. We hear their names. We see parents carrying tiny bodies. What are we doing with that pain?
2 years of genocide. Israel kills, starves, and bombs while our government arms them.
📍 London, Sat 11 Oct, 12pm
If you’ve ever cried for Gaza, you must show up.
2 years of genocide. Israel kills, starves, and bombs while our government arms them.
📍 London, Sat 11 Oct, 12pm
If you’ve ever cried for Gaza, you must show up.
September 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We cry watching Gaza’s children die. We hear their names. We see parents carrying tiny bodies. What are we doing with that pain?
2 years of genocide. Israel kills, starves, and bombs while our government arms them.
📍 London, Sat 11 Oct, 12pm
If you’ve ever cried for Gaza, you must show up.
2 years of genocide. Israel kills, starves, and bombs while our government arms them.
📍 London, Sat 11 Oct, 12pm
If you’ve ever cried for Gaza, you must show up.
September 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
UK Recognising Palestine State
"If Keir Starmer truly supported justice & acknowledged the UK’s historical role, he’d withdraw recognition of Israel over its genocide in Gaza," argues Ismail Patel.
www.newarab.com/opinion/uk-r...
"If Keir Starmer truly supported justice & acknowledged the UK’s historical role, he’d withdraw recognition of Israel over its genocide in Gaza," argues Ismail Patel.
www.newarab.com/opinion/uk-r...
UK recognition of Palestinian state distracts from what is right
If Keir Starmer truly supported justice & acknowledged UK’s historical role, he’d withdraw recognition of Israel over its genocide in Gaza, argues Ismail Patel.
www.newarab.com
September 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
UK Recognising Palestine State
"If Keir Starmer truly supported justice & acknowledged the UK’s historical role, he’d withdraw recognition of Israel over its genocide in Gaza," argues Ismail Patel.
www.newarab.com/opinion/uk-r...
"If Keir Starmer truly supported justice & acknowledged the UK’s historical role, he’d withdraw recognition of Israel over its genocide in Gaza," argues Ismail Patel.
www.newarab.com/opinion/uk-r...
Join us to learn how to turn collective grief into meaningful action for Palestine.
🗓️ Tues 23 Sept | 🕕 6pm–7:30pm
📍 The Muath Trust, B11 1AR
📣 Shamiul Joarder | @tezilyas.bsky.social
Let's organise ahead of 11 Oct demo
🔗 foa.org.uk/GriefToAction-BHAM
🗓️ Tues 23 Sept | 🕕 6pm–7:30pm
📍 The Muath Trust, B11 1AR
📣 Shamiul Joarder | @tezilyas.bsky.social
Let's organise ahead of 11 Oct demo
🔗 foa.org.uk/GriefToAction-BHAM
September 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Join us to learn how to turn collective grief into meaningful action for Palestine.
🗓️ Tues 23 Sept | 🕕 6pm–7:30pm
📍 The Muath Trust, B11 1AR
📣 Shamiul Joarder | @tezilyas.bsky.social
Let's organise ahead of 11 Oct demo
🔗 foa.org.uk/GriefToAction-BHAM
🗓️ Tues 23 Sept | 🕕 6pm–7:30pm
📍 The Muath Trust, B11 1AR
📣 Shamiul Joarder | @tezilyas.bsky.social
Let's organise ahead of 11 Oct demo
🔗 foa.org.uk/GriefToAction-BHAM
Over the last 2 years, the Mayor of London stayed silent. Now he finally admits: a genocide is taking place.
@SadiqKhan, will you also end the extreme restrictions on pro-Palestine protestors?
On Oct 11, London must rise. Be there. Stand for justice 🇵🇸
@SadiqKhan, will you also end the extreme restrictions on pro-Palestine protestors?
On Oct 11, London must rise. Be there. Stand for justice 🇵🇸
September 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Over the last 2 years, the Mayor of London stayed silent. Now he finally admits: a genocide is taking place.
@SadiqKhan, will you also end the extreme restrictions on pro-Palestine protestors?
On Oct 11, London must rise. Be there. Stand for justice 🇵🇸
@SadiqKhan, will you also end the extreme restrictions on pro-Palestine protestors?
On Oct 11, London must rise. Be there. Stand for justice 🇵🇸
National March for Palestine
Sat 11 Oct, Central London
2 years of genocide. 77 years of occupation. We say no more.
See the poster for your city and contact. Seats are limited.
Book now: foa.org.uk/events
#NationalMarchForPalestine
Sat 11 Oct, Central London
2 years of genocide. 77 years of occupation. We say no more.
See the poster for your city and contact. Seats are limited.
Book now: foa.org.uk/events
#NationalMarchForPalestine
September 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
National March for Palestine
Sat 11 Oct, Central London
2 years of genocide. 77 years of occupation. We say no more.
See the poster for your city and contact. Seats are limited.
Book now: foa.org.uk/events
#NationalMarchForPalestine
Sat 11 Oct, Central London
2 years of genocide. 77 years of occupation. We say no more.
See the poster for your city and contact. Seats are limited.
Book now: foa.org.uk/events
#NationalMarchForPalestine
Join us on October 11 to protest the genocide in Gaza and defend our right to protest.
From unfair Crime and Policing Bill to the proscription of Palestine Action, laws have long been used to silence Palestine protests.
We won't let this silence us. We won't stop until Palestine is free
From unfair Crime and Policing Bill to the proscription of Palestine Action, laws have long been used to silence Palestine protests.
We won't let this silence us. We won't stop until Palestine is free
September 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Join us on October 11 to protest the genocide in Gaza and defend our right to protest.
From unfair Crime and Policing Bill to the proscription of Palestine Action, laws have long been used to silence Palestine protests.
We won't let this silence us. We won't stop until Palestine is free
From unfair Crime and Policing Bill to the proscription of Palestine Action, laws have long been used to silence Palestine protests.
We won't let this silence us. We won't stop until Palestine is free
A UN inquiry confirms: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Navi Pillay: “Intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza” under the Genocide Convention. Palestinians said this from day one. The UN failed to act, but will it now?
#Gaza #Genocide #Palestine #UN
#Gaza #Genocide #Palestine #UN
September 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
A UN inquiry confirms: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Navi Pillay: “Intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza” under the Genocide Convention. Palestinians said this from day one. The UN failed to act, but will it now?
#Gaza #Genocide #Palestine #UN
#Gaza #Genocide #Palestine #UN
DPP misleads public after blocked arrest warrant for Israeli president Herzog.
Read the full story and share widely!
Read the full story and share widely!
September 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
DPP misleads public after blocked arrest warrant for Israeli president Herzog.
Read the full story and share widely!
Read the full story and share widely!