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Visa Denied – Mandela’s Grandson Prevented from Visiting UK for Palestine Events
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “So far, despite high level approaches from senior ANC figures, the British embassy has not relented or issued a visa. As a result, he was unable to catch his plane.” […]
‘Rule of Law’ – Patron of Pro-Israel Advocacy Group Steps Down over UK Arms Export Ban Dispute
Carlile’s stance was directly at odds with UKLFI’s position, as the group announced on the same day its intention to challenge the government’s decision through legal action. A prominent patron of the pro-Israel advocacy group […]
‘Setting an Example’ – Why the UK is Hunting Down Pro-Palestinian Voices
By Robert Inlakesh The ongoing weaponization of anti-terrorism laws to arrest and silence journalists without any clear indication of what they have done wrong, is revealing the current British Labour government’s inconsistencies and hypocrisy. While […]
‘Significant Biases’ – Report Exposes ‘Problematic’ British Media Coverage of Gaza
The Media Bias Gaza 2023-24 report, published by the CfMM in March, exposed “significant biases in media coverage” in the UK concerning Palestine and Israel. A media analyst at the Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM), […]
‘Not a Blanket Ban’ – UK Suspends 30 Arms Export Licences to Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Lammy said the decision was not taken “lightly”, and stressed that the UK “continues to support Israel’s right to self-defence in accordance with international law.” The British government has announced […]
‘Complicit in War Crimes’ – British Official Resigns over UK’s Arms Sales to Israel
The British official wrote in his letter that the world stands witness to clear and unquestionable war crimes in Gaza committed by Israel on a daily basis. A high-ranking British official has resigned from the […]
Anti-Muslim Crimes – Israel’s Hand in Instigating the Racist UK Riots
By Robert Inlakesh Whipping up Islamophobia amongst people who are already clearly racists, directing that anger towards Palestinians, is clearly part of an agenda. The United Kingdom’s recent social unrest has grabbed international headlines, as […]
‘No Blanket Ban’ – Potential UK Arms Embargo on Israel under Review
Over the past year, the UK exported £18.2 million ($23.4 million) worth of arms to Israel, including components for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet, which Britain co-produces with the US. A potential suspension of […]
‘Rule of Law’ – UK Drops Challenge to ICC’s Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Starmer’s spokesperson stated that the decision aligns with the government’s long standing stance that the court should determine its own jurisdiction. Britain’s new government announced on Friday that it would […]
‘A Critical Time’ – UNRWA Welcomes UK’s Resumption of Funding
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has welcomed the resumption of funding by the British government to the agency saying it comes at “a critical time.” David Lammy, the […]
‘Obligations’ – Independent MPs Urge UK to Suspend Arms to Israel, Drop ICC Legal Challenge
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn, pointed to the latest report by the leading medical journal, The Lancet, which estimates that “even a conservative measure of the death toll in Gaza […]
Historic Landslide – What Are The New Labour Government’s Plans For Palestine In The UK?
By Robert Inlakesh While Keir Starmer pledged to make Labour more inviting to its Jewish supporters again, ignoring British Jews who are not Zionists, he faced major issues over failures to combat anti-Black and anti-Muslim […]
Labour Government Signals Policy Shift, Drops ICC Challenge on Netanyahu – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The ICC’s pre-trial chamber had reportedly given the UK until July 12 to submit its full claim, but it now seems highly unlikely that the new government will proceed. The […]
‘End the Occupation’ – Five People Arrested at Pro-Palestinian March in London
Among the attendees was Jeremy Corbyn, recently re-elected as an independent MP for Islington North. Five people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian march in London on Saturday, the first under the new Labour government, the […]
‘This is for Gaza’ – UK’s Labour Party Loses 5 Seats to Pro-Palestine Independent Candidates
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Corbyn, the former leader of the opposition defeated Praful Nargund, a local Labour councilor selected by the party’s executive committee as its candidate in May. Britain’s Labour Party, which ended […]
‘In Response to These Crimes’ – Ansarallah Targets USS Eisenhower in Red Sea
By Palestine Chronicle Staff After a brief withdrawal from the Red Sea in April, the aircraft carrier reportedly returned earlier this month to intercept Yemen’s pro-Palestine operations. The Yemeni armed forces, affiliated with the […]
Urgent Call: UK Petition Urges Halt to Arms Sales to Israel amid Gaza Genocide
Several countries, including Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Spain, and Belgium, have announced halts to arms shipments to Israel. A petition urging the UK government to cease arms exports to Israel has been submitted to the […]
‘Stop the Genocide!’ – Protesters Demand UK Govt Halt Arms Sales to Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Today our message once more is for a ceasefire to end Israel’s genocide, but we are ramping up our demand to stop arming Israel, for a ban on arms sales […]
‘Take Immediate Measures to End Genocide Risk’ – Over 600 Lawyers Urge UK Government
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The UK must take immediate measures to bring to an end through lawful means acts giving rise to a serious risk of genocide.” More than 600 lawyers, academics and retired […]
‘Complicity in Killing Innocents’ – Scottish Leader Urges Halt of Arms Sales to Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “By not stopping arms sales to Israel, the UK is in danger of being complicit in the killing of innocent civilians.” Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has reiterated his appeal […]
‘Completely Unacceptable’ – UK Summons Israeli Ambassador over Aid Workers’ Killing in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Israel must urgently explain how this happened and make major changes to ensure safety of aid workers on the ground,” David Cameron said on X. The British foreign ministry announced […]
Israel is Breaking International Law in Gaza – UK Government Silent on Legal Advice
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The Foreign Office has received official legal advice that Israel has broken international humanitarian law but the government has not announced it.” The British government has received advice from its […]
‘Totally Unacceptable’ – 130 Parliamentarians Urge UK Government to Ban Arms Sales to Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The British parliamentarians wrote in the letter that “business as usual” for arms exports to Israel is “totally unacceptable” amid the ongoing war on Gaza. 130 parliamentarians signed a letter […]
‘Blatant attack on Free Speech” – UK Groups Slam New Definition of Extremism
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Under the move, groups labeled “extremist” will be barred from contact with government officials and unable to receive government funding. Cage International, the Muslim Association of Britain (MAB), and Muslim […]
British Muslim Support for Labour Party Plummets over Gaza Stance
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A recent survey has revealed a significant decline in support for the Labour Party among Muslims in the UK, as many are dissatisfied with the party’s response to Israel’s ongoing […]
‘Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide’ – Hundreds of US, EU, UK Civil Servants Issue Joint Statement on Gaza
The officials said they privately expressed concerns about human rights abuses by Israel to leaders of their governments and institutions. More than 800 civil servants from the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European […]
Britain is Considering Recognizing Palestine – Cameron
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Britain will consider recognizing a Palestinian state which will build a “political horizon” for the Palestinians, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said. Speaking to the Conservative Middle East Council in […]
‘Largest Attack to Date’ – What is Happening in the Red Sea?
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Ansarallah has retaliated against an earlier attack by US naval forces which killed ten members of the group ten days ago. This is what happened .. On Tuesday, UK Defense […]
‘Genocidal Language’: UK Petition Calls for Expulsion of Israeli Ambassador
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The Ambassador is now using openly genocidal language and is advocating for a genocidal act to take place.” A petition calling for the expulsion of Israeli Ambassador to the UK, […]
Netanyahu’s ‘Killing Rage’ Must Stop – Former UK Defense Secretary
Former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace argued that Israel was “radicalizing Muslim youth across the globe” with its tactics of massive retaliation. Israel’s heavy-handed approach to its war against Hamas is weakening its position both […]