Sutton group to hold Palestine public meeting

Sutton for Peace and Justice are hosting a public meeting:
Palestine – 100 years after Balfour

Wednesday 29 November, 7.30–9.30pm, doors open at 7.00
At Sutton Quaker Meeting House, Cedar Road, Sutton, SM2 5DA

100 years ago the Balfour Declaration pledged Britain’s support for a ‘national home’ in Palestine for the Jewish people, on the understanding that the rights of ‘existing non-jewish communities in Palestine’ would not be prejudiced.  But Britain reneged on its pledge, leaving Palestinians disposessed and living as refugees or under occupation.

Come and hear from speakers with first-hand knowledge of the plight of Palestinians today,  and join the debate.

The legacy of Balfour – the broken promises, the suffering and conflict.

Human rights abuses and the plight of Palestinians today – occupation, checkpoints, illegal settlements, house demolitions.

The hopes for a peaceful future with justice and equal rights for everyone living in Israel and Palestine.

With:
Salim Alam – Executive Committee Member, Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Hannah Griffiths – human rights monitor and  ‘Accompanier’ of children in Hebron
Linda Ramadan – UK director of Israeli Committee Against House Demolition (ICAHD)
Doris Richards – who has visited East Jerusalem twice as an Ecumenical Accompanier

There is no entry charge, donations will be taken on the night

Please reserve your place by email to [email protected]
or by text message to 07740 594496

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