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Formerly Jewish Voice for Labour

A community for Jews and allies who seek an end to oppression in Britain, Palestine and globally
Why normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia won’t happen now, regardless of what Trump wants
Donald Trump aims to push Israel-Saudi normalization next week during his meeting with Mohammed bin Salman
https://is.gd/QF1CjQ
@Mondoweiss.net
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November 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Joseph Finlay outlines what it means to look at the world through a lens that can only see how things affect Jews – or rather Israeli Jews. It is a lens that reduces people who are not Jews to bit players or, at best, supporting actors.
https://is.gd/FlEp0p
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November 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The US is planning for the long-term division of Gaza into a “green zone” under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction would start, and a “red zone” to be left in ruins
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
US military planning for divided Gaza with ‘green zone’ secured by international and Israeli troops
Exclusive: Almost all Palestinians have been displaced to ‘red zone’ where no reconstruction is planned
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
UK set to limit asylum seekers to temporary stays
This is appalling. How can people build a life and become a full member of society if they feel insecure and living in Britain on sufferance?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
UK set to limit asylum seekers to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
US Dept of Agriculture directed its staff to identify grants for possible termination by searching for over 20 words and phrases like 'diversity' 'climate modeling'
They were complying with Trump's directives to end federal government DEI efforts and climate regulation
is.gd/6jnpPr
@reuters.com
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November 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
On the 10th anniversary of the Bataclan massacre in Paris, Tony Karon reflects on the wider significance of that event, and of the political nature of football and the symbolic significance of the initial target, a football stadium – the Stade de France
tonykaron.substack.com/p/why-isis-a...
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Why ISIS attacked French football
Some thoughts on the Battaclan massacre and what we learn from European football
tonykaron.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
"No 10 says Starmer has been told by Downing Street staff that none of them briefed against Streeting"
Are they really claiming that a series of experienced political journalists were conned that they were receiving an number 10 briefing by an imposter
Starmer may buy that, we are far more sceptical
November 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Israel attacked Palestinian water sources over 250 times in five years, data reveals
Armed forces and settlers used bombs, dogs, poison and machinery to attack people and infrastructure at key sites
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israel attacked Palestinian water sources over 250 times in five years, data reveals
Armed forces and settlers used bombs, dogs, poison and machinery to attack people and infrastructure at key sites
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Aida Touma-Sliman female Hadash member of the Knesset tells why she will not be standing again A feminist and fighter for justice for Palestinians she has tried to change things from within now concludes Knesset is just another aspect of Israeli society to be fought
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@haaretzcom
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November 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
À warm and informative obituary of our friend Geoffrey Bindman from Open Democracy by Anthony Barnett
www.opendemocracy.net/en/geoffrey-...
Geoffrey Bindman and his pursuit of justice for all
From calling for Tony Blair to be tried, to defending Gaza, Geoffrey always fought for everyone to have the rights they deserved
www.opendemocracy.net
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Israel's Growing Appetite for Censorship: Al Jazeera Law Passes First Reading
The"only democracy in the Middle East" moves to silence another pillar of democracy - critical voices
archive.ph/2h4IA
@haaretzcom.bsky.social
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November 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The grifter-in-chief is trying to get his hands on your licence fee money.
Tell the BBC not to give him a penny and tell him to find someone else to bully and extort
Our cash is for programmes not tribute
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump vs the BBC: What hurdles might the president's legal argument face?
If he were to bring a defamation case in Florida, experts say he would need to prove three major components.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
All out on the 29th
There is no ceasefire. The occupation of Gaza and the murder of Palestinians continues and we will march till it ends
Starmer still arms Israel and refuses to impose sanctions
Assembly point for the Jewish Bloc will be announced soon
November 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Thirty years after the Nigerian state executed writer and activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders, the fight for justice continues
The 30th anniversary should be a timely reminder to world leaders that the energy transition must be ‘just’
https://is.gd/aanKrS
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November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Thirty years after the Nigerian state executed writer and activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders, the fight for justice continues
The 30th anniversary should be a timely reminder to world leaders that the energy transition must be ‘just’
https://is.gd/aanKrS
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November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Advisers told ministers banning Palestine Action could make it more popular

Briefing paper warned proscription could also heighten Muslim-Jewish tensions and be seen as favouring Israel

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
This makes their pigheaded decision to do it anyway even more stupid
Advisers told ministers banning Palestine Action could make it more popular
Briefing paper warned proscription could also heighten Muslim-Jewish tensions and be seen as favouring Israel
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
IDF Reports Surge in West Bank Settler Attacks: Police and Shin Bet Looking Away Amid Political Pressure
Israeli security officials attribute the rise in Israeli settler attacks to political backing settlers get from government ministers, Knesset members, prominent religious leaders
archive.ph/FskHj
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November 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Torture of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention is unfortunately well documented with plenty of evidence of the misuse of medicine as an adjunct to state repression and violence. This article provides a comprehensive overview of previous reports on the topic.
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Torture and health worker complicity in Israeli detention sites
Multiple credible reports have emerged since 2023 detailing the torture and inhumane treatment of Palestinians held in Israeli detention sites.12345678 At least 75 Palestinians—including children—have...
www.bmj.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Legal experts, former government ministers and an ex-MI6 director have criticised the process used to ban Palestine Action
The members of an independent commission said the definition of terrorism was too broad and better parliamentary oversight and judicial scrutiny was needed
https://is.gd/fYW0Vz
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
We cannot ignore or neglect the Sudanese people. We should not be misled into accepting a false choice between the SAF and RSF militias, nor should we be taken in by propaganda that seeks to legitimise either side.
https://is.gd/eEOxQv
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November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Defend the right to protest
The government proposes to give police new extreme powers to restrict protests based on their so-called ‘cumulative impact’.
If the government gets its way, the police will be required to consider any cumulative disruption
https://is.gd/8mjI2x
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November 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Omer-Man and Sarah Leah Whitson write in a new book, From Apartheid to Democracy: A Blueprint for Peace in Israel-Palestine: “even if Israel faces international prosecutions, isolation, and crippling sanctions, the international community is still unable to articulate
https://is.gd/H58GLF
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November 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Geoffrey Bindman was a major legal figure whose death has been entirely ignored by UK media while far less significant deaths have been widely marked
This is a disgrace.
www.jewishvoiceforlabour.org.uk/article/geof...
Geoffrey Bindman – an obituary note
We at JVL are very sad to hear to hear of Geoffrey Bindman’s death.  There will no doubt…
www.jewishvoiceforlabour.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Israel is holding dozens of Palestinians from Gaza isolated in an underground jail where they never see daylight, are deprived of adequate food and barred from receiving news of their families or the outside world.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Israel’s underground jail, where Palestinians are held without charge and never see daylight
Exclusive: Detainees at Rakefet include nurse deprived of natural light since January, and teenager held for nine months
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
West Bank witnessed 'unprecedented escalation' in Israeli settler violence in October
This year’s West Bank olive harvest was marred by continued attacks by Israeli settlers and the military, amid the continued expansion of illegal outposts.
https://is.gd/lJUArN
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November 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM