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Palestine
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Changing the narrative on Palestine: The Big Ride 2021 – photo essay
The Big Ride for Palestine 2021 arrives tomorrow in Tower Hamlets. Orlando Hill is reporting on the road, noting the upsurge in support for Palestinian liberation
Existence is Resistance: A brief history of the Palestinian struggle - video
Introduced by Leanne Mohamad and Michael Lavalette at Counterfire's Revolution! festival
Cycling in solidarity: The Big Ride For Palestine 2021
In a show of solidarity, cyclists prepare to ride from Bristol to London for the Big Ride for Palestine. Orlando Hill and Sybil Cock report
Palestinian Authority: managing the occupation
The Palestinian Authority is more and more revealing its own complicity in Israeli occupation, argues Alex Snowdon
Decolonising Israel, Liberating Palestine - book review
Halper’s
Decolonising Israel, Liberating Palestine
shows Israel as a settler-colonial state, but achieving a single democratic state requires international solidarity, argues Sybil Cock
Trade unions belong at the forefront of Palestine solidarity – Interview with Louise Regan
After the recent revival of mass resistance for Palestine, David McAllister interviews Louise Regan of the NEU and Palestine Solidarity Campaign about the crucial role of trade unions
Batley and Spen: hanging by a thread does not vindicate Starmer
Labour's narrow victory in Batley and Spen does not conceal Starmer's political bankruptcy, argues Shabbir Lakha
The Tories are not fit to govern! – People’s Assembly National Demonstration report
A vibrant coalition of trade unions and social movements took to the streets of London on Saturday for the People’s Assembly National Demonstration, reports Cici Washburn
The anger's everywhere... Join the fightback - Counterfire Freesheet June 2021
United against the Tories, why solidarity with Palestine is critical, a socialist guide to combating climate change and more in this month's Counterfire freesheet
Why I’m joining the People’s Assembly demonstration for Palestine
Boris Johnson’s government must be held to account for its mishandling of Covid and its complicity in Israel’s war crimes, argues Fatimah Ahmed
Friendship’s Death – film review
Peter Wollen’s newly restored feature film reminds us of a time when theory and practice came together in the cinema, argues Martin Hall
Israel’s new far right leader will double down on apartheid and racism - CounterBlast
Israel’s incoming prime minister Naftali Bennett makes clear that the extreme oppression of the Palestinians has always been deeper than Netanyahu, writes Sean Ledwith
Mahmoud Darwish: Poet of the Palestinian Resistance - video
Michael Lavalette launches his new book
Palestinian Cultures of Resistance
with a discussion about the life, politics and poetry of Mahmoud Darwish
Resist G7: justice for Palestine
Thousands of protesters descended on Whitehall to confront Britain’s complicity in Israeli apartheid, reports Cici Washburn
To Biden and the G7 leaders: Palestine is still the issue
Without Western support, Israel wouldn't be able to oppress the Palestinians with impunity, that's why our protests during the G7 summit are important, argues Shabbir Lakha
How the Irish trade union movement is building solidarity with Palestine - interview
Jim Clarke spoke to Eamon McMahon, the Northern Secretary of Trade Union Friends of Palestine, Ireland, about how trade unionists are showing solidarity with Palestine
Tony Cliff: Roots of Israel’s violence
We repost Tony Cliff's 1982 article on Zionism and the foundations of the state of Israel, introduced by Alex Snowdon
Israeli apartheid and the rebirth of Palestinian mass resistance
The current wave of Palestinian revolt is especially threatening to Israel because it is characterised by a high level of mobilisation, including a general strike, by Palestinians in Israel, explains Alex Snowdon
School is in session: students stand with Palestine amid Tory clampdown
The resurgence of the Palestine solidarity movement has extended to school grounds but the government is trying to stop students speaking out, writes Jamal Elaheebocus
'We won't let them ignore us any more': Palestine solidarity stays strong on the streets
Protests for Palestine have continued to take place across the country, Ian Johnston and Ellen Graubart report from the protests in Manchester and Worthing
The Police Bill has got to go: protesters take to the streets to #KillTheBill
Kill the Bill protests hit the street around the country again, Yonas Makoni and Jan Culley report from protests in London and Ceredigion
The French state couldn’t stop solidarity with Palestine
A protester in France describes how thousands defiantly took the streets of France in solidarity with Palestine despite the initial bans
Zionism and the origins of Israeli apartheid
The key to understanding Israel is to situate it as a settler-colonialist project requiring the dispossession of the Palestinians, argues Alex Snowdon
How British imperialism shaped Israel’s birth
The British Empire’s central role in the Zionist project and the subsequent violent displacement of the Palestinians is described by Alex Snowdon
Palestine solidarity is back and stronger than ever
Thousands took to the streets across the country as widespread opposition to Israeli apartheid continues to grow
Palestine: return of the resistance – weekly briefing
Lindsey German on a bad week for Israel and one of its leading allies, Sir Keir Starmer
Existence is Resistance: Palestine, Israel and the West - video
Jonathon Shafi, Sybil Cock, Shabbir Lakha and Mona Kamal discuss Palestine, imperialism and the global solidarity movement
The Israeli War Machine is deliberately destroying Palestinian families - CounterBlast
Terrorising civilians has always been part of Zionist military doctrine and is not accidental, writes Sean Ledwith
Facts are stubborn things: Exterminate All The Brutes review
Raoul Peck’s four-part documentary film about colonialism, slavery and genocide is a powerful and thorough exposition of the crimes of colonialism
From Scotland to Palestine in solidarity
Conter reports from the weekend's protests in solidarity with Palestine in Edinburgh and Glasgow
The week that exposed the President: what we’ve learned about Biden
Biden’s uncompromising defence of Israel while it kills Palestinians shatters any myths of a progressive President, argues John Westmoreland
France: tens of thousands rally for Palestine on Nakba Day
Defying bans and military-style policing, solidarity with Palestine is building across the country, reports Susan Ram
Spirit of resistance in Glasgow continues by uniting for Palestine
Following a terrific show of solidarity against the ‘hostile environment’, Sunday’s protest for Palestine once again made the city a hub of resistance, reports Mark Porciani
Palestine: a movement reborn - weekly briefing
Lindsey German on the centrality of resistance to Israeli oppression and US imperialism
Palestine solidarity reborn: thousands demonstrate nationwide
Nakba Day saw the biggest wave of protests for Palestine in years, as thousands turned out against the attacks on Sheikh Jarrah and Gaza
The battle of Kenmure Street: the new Tory assault and the growing resistance
The community resistance to the Tories in Glasgow is the beginning of what could prove to be an explosive few years, argues David Jamieson
Palestine rises against the Iron Dome of Israeli’s apartheid state – CounterBlast
The latest upsurge of resistance to the Zionist state demands the support of anti-imperialists and socialists everywhere, writes Sean Ledwith
Why we must stand with Palestine
Western imperialism is allowing Israel to bomb and lynch Palestinians with impunity, it's our job to stand up and resist, argues Shabbir Lakha
Stand with Palestine: Save Sheikh Jarrah, Stop Bombing Gaza - Counterfire Bulletin May 2021
As Israel continues to attack Palestinians in Jerusalem and Gaza, we must stand in solidarity with Palestine
This is what solidarity is about: thousands rally in London for Palestine
In response to the Sheikh Jarrah evictions and bombing of Gaza, thousands gathered in London to show their outrage, reports Cici Washburn
How Palestinians in Jerusalem took on the Israeli military and won - interview
Counterfire's Shabbir Lakha spoke to Ahmad Muna, a resident of East Jerusalem, on the recent protests against the closure of Damascus Gate which were met with violence from the IDF and far right settlers
Jerusalem Declaration: a rebuttal against the weaponising of antisemitism
The new Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism could be a useful tool in opposing the silencing of free speech on Palestine, writes John Clarke
A day in the life of a Palestinian: The Present review
Farah Nabulsi’s Oscar-nominated The Present shows the daily oppression faced by Palestinians living under Israeli occupation, finds Sybil Cock
Slanders against Corbyn echo in Canada
Weaponised charges of antisemitism are being rolled out against the left wing Canadian MP Niki Ashton and must be resisted, argues John Clarke.
The ICC decision on Israeli war crimes – what does it change?
The International Criminal Court plans to investigate Israeli war crimes, but legalism is seriously limited against apartheid, argues Sybil Cock
Five reasons why Israel is an apartheid state
Following a recent report by Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem which called Israel an apartheid state, Sybil Cock explains why the label fits
Stop blaming people’s behaviour for this catastrophe – weekly briefing
Alex Snowdon on the Tory game of Covid-shaming and the persistence of the Palestinian cause
Palestine: a Covid Christmas under occupation
Detrimental conditions for Palestinians have worsened because of Covid, but they're caused by the Israeli occupation, argues Shabbir Lakha
Issa Amro update: Palestine’s permanent state of oppression
The Israeli state’s clampdown on Youth Against Settlements is relentless but our side isn’t taking it lying down, reports Natalie Strecker
Students must stand firm: Palestine solidarity is a duty not a crime – CounterBlast
The weaponisation of antisemitism could soon hit the campuses, warns Lucy Nichols
Antisemitism: football scores an own goal
The urgent task of fighting racism in football is not helped by the Premier League adopting the flawed IHRA definition of antisemitism, says Tony Dowling
Starmer’s purge turns against Palestine solidarity
The ongoing attack on the left in Labour is increasingly targeting those who are vocal in support for Palestine, writes Sybil Cock
Will Biden make a difference to the Israeli occupation of Palestine?
As Trump’s presidency comes to an end, Sybil Cock assesses what Palestinians can expect from the incoming Biden administration
Letter to the left: gloves off, time to fight!
Natalie Strecker describes her political journey, why she joined Labour under Corbyn and has since left, and what she thinks are the next steps for the left
Antisemitism is weaponised in Ontario
As the IHRA definition becomes law in Ontario, and attacks on our ability to fight for Palestine and criticise Israel intensify, the left mustn't give an inch, argues John Clarke
Donald Trump is no 'peace president'
Trump is once again claiming he has an anti-war foreign policy in his election campaign, but his record doesn't back it up, argues Chris Nineham
Glasgow shows Israel the red card
Recent actions by football fans in Glasgow in solidarity with Palestine are a source of inspiration for boycotting Israeli apartheid, writes Mark Porciani
'Enough' is enough: an interview with Slovo's Dave Randall
The author of
Sound System: The Political Power of Music
and founder of south London music collective Slovo speaks to Mayer Wakefield
Gaza under attack: Palestine needs our solidarity
As Gaza comes under another round of brutal attacks, we must continue to build solidarity with Palestine, argues Sybil Gertraud Cock
The Big Ride for Palestine: Lockdown edition
In spite of the coronavirus lockdown, many rode out in solidarity for the Big Ride for Palestine, writes Lucy Nichols
Sacking Long-Bailey accelerates Labour’s drive to the right - CounterBlast
The sacking of the shadow cabinet’s only prominent socialist is a milestone in Labour’s move to the right, argues Alex Snowdon
Maxine Peake is right: US and Israeli state violence is linked
Pointing out the link between US police brutality and Israel’s barbaric tactics against Palestinians is no conspiracy theory, argues Shabbir Lakha
Sacking Long-Bailey is a disgrace: it's proof Starmer is leading a witch-hunt against the left - CounterBlast 25 June
There can no longer be any doubt, Starmer is leading a witch-hunt against the left in Labour at a time when the Tories are in maximum disarray, writes Chris Nineham
Israel annexation of West Bank will be the final nail in the Oslo Accord
What the annexation would mean to Palestinians and Israelis and why we should oppose it, explains Sybil Cock
Israel wants to legalise its illegal occupation
Netanyahu's proposed annexation shines a light on Israeli apartheid, argues Reuben Bard-Rosenberg
The Mavi Marmara killings ten years on: Palestine is still the issue
Kevin Ovenden, who was aboard the Mavi Marmara, recounts the attempt to break the siege on Gaza and its part in the global solidarity movement with Palestine
Wheelchair-bound Palestinian brutally attacked by Israeli Defence Forces
Adnan Hamarsheh and his family were severely beaten in the latest attack they've faced at the hands of the Israeli military, reports Ellen Graubart
Nakba Day 72 years on: the fight for peace continues
On the 72
nd
anniversary of the ethnic cleansing of Palestine, Palestinians continue to suffer under occupation and apartheid and are now braced for further Israeli annexation, writes Sara Sammak
Starmer’s foreign policy and the spirit of Blairism
Dragan Plavšić considers what Labour’s foreign policy will look like under Starmer’s leadership
Palestine activists win Supreme Court battle against UK Government
In a historic victory, the government's attempts to outlaw Palestine solidarity has been pushed back after a successful legal battle, reports Sara Sammak
Is there life outside Labour? That is where the hope lies
Recent events in the Labour Party need to be examined clinically, because they tell us important things both about the party's direction of travel and about how power is wielded within it, says Chris Nineham
Coronavirus in Gaza: End the Siege
The people of Gaza are already fighting for survival, in the present situation the Coronavirus will mean a death sentence for them
Raining accusations: Ken Loach under attack
Britain's best known socialist filmmaker has been under attack for weeks as part of the continued assault on our ability to organise for Palestinian rights, argues Sybil Cock
The setbacks for Palestine solidarity and the need to fight back
The setbacks in the movement for solidarity with Palestine and the failure of militant anti-racism is a catastrophe for the left, and one that must be quickly rectified, argues David Jamieson
The weaponisation of antisemitism in Canada continues
If we are to confront the reality Israeli apartheid, false charges of antisemitism cannot go unchallenged, writes John Clarke
Trump’s deal of the century is a catastrophe for Palestinians
Trump's proposal for Israel and Palestine flies in the face of international law and actually marks the death of the two state solution, writes Shabbir Lakha
Tony Cliff: The Jews, Israel and the Holocaust
Tony Cliff was a Palestinian Jew and leading revolutionary socialist in Britain. On Holocaust Memorial Day, and the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp, we republish an article that he wrote in 1998.
Born to rule over us? – weekly briefing
Lindsey German on privilege and democracy, state control, and standing up to the Jewish Board of Deputies
Labour needs Corbyn’s anti-war politics more than ever
The leadership contest is likely to be a missed opportunity for making Labour a serious anti-war party, argues Alex Snowdon
Why we will not be silent on Palestine
The fight for a free Palestine will not stop until there is justice and equality for all, writes Gabriel Polley
Another reason to protest Trump's visit: recognition of illegal Israeli settlements
Sybil Cock looks at the US's recognition of Israeli settlements, what this change represents and why it's another reason to protest Trump's visit
Corbynism from Below – book review
Corbynism from Below
is a wide-ranging collection of thoughtful essays on this historic opportunity for the left to transform society, finds Kevin Ovenden
Israel vs human rights: IDF raids Ramallah NGO
Attacking a human rights organisation is a brazen attempt to hide the brutal reality of the occupation, writes Richard Pratt
Israel's electoral stalemate shows Palestine is still the issue
The divides in Israeli civil society are still rooted in the state’s dispossession of the Palestinians, writes Kevin Ovenden
Netanyahu and Pence: Boris Johnson's warmonger allies
Boris Johnson's meetings with Netanyahu and Pence were about coordinating the drive to war with Iran, writes Lucy Nichols
Free Palestine: Londoners protest Netanyahu visit
Even with only a day's notice, London can make Netanyahu feel unwelcome, reports Ellen Graubert
Profiting from death and destruction: DSEI 2019
The world's worst arms dealers will be gathering to exhibit their instruments of death at London's ExCel Centre once again, writes Lucy Nichols
Evasive 'democracy': Israel bans Omar and Tlaib
Israel's refusal of two US congresswomen is unacceptable but highlights the strength of BDS, writes Richard Pratt
Tower Hamlets ban should be a wake up call on Palestine
The IHRA definition is being used to stifle Palestine activism, exactly as activists had warned it would, report Chris Nineham and Sybil Cock
Johnson can be beaten, but not if we abandon Corbyn – weekly briefing
It’s eyes-on-the-prize time for our side as ruling class instability reaches new heights, argues Alex Snowdon
Attack on Palestine solidarity turned back in Vancouver
When the left steps up and organises against the attacks, it can win, as shown in Vancouver, reports John Clarke
The Big Ride for Palestine
A personal account of a magnificent day of solidarity and internationalism from Orlando da Rocha Hill
BBC Panorama hatchet job on Labour antisemitism is a farce
The BBC's Panorama on antisemitism in the Labour Party provides no real evidence and shows how cynical the smear campaign is, argues David McAllister
Adopting the IHRA definition didn't end the attacks, it accelerated them
Apologising for an epidemic of antisemitism in Labour that isn't there and giving in to the right's demands has only accelerated the attacks, argues Lindsey German
Canada joins campaign to stifle criticism of Israel
Canada becomes the next major player in the international drive to weaponise false allegations of antisemitism to protect Israel, writes John Clarke
Slap of the Century: Trump’s crooked deal for Palestine
Following the grand unveiling of its economic elements in Bahrain, Sean Ledwith picks apart Kushner's sham 'Deal of the Century'
For Palestinians, existence is resistance
Seeing the everyday reality of the Palestinian struggle is also seeing why our solidarity with the Palestinians is so important, writes Shabbir Lakha
Palestinians protest against Kushner and Trump’s sham economic deal
As protests against Trump's bogus 'peace' plan erupt across the world, Shabbir Lakha reports from Ramallah
Anti-Zionism is the antidote to Trump and Netanyahu
Shabbir Lakha calls on the movement to be loud and clear in its opposition to Zionism
It's time for the Labour left to step up to the plate
For Labour to beat the right, the left must stop retreating, argues John Rees
Dump Trump: Protest the State Visit, June 3/4/5 - Counterfire freesheet May 2019
Protest against Trump's state visit, austerity and record levels of inequality, Algeria in revolt, Marxism made easy, Palestine, eco-demands and more in this month's Counterfire Freesheet
We stand with Palestine: thousands march in solidarity
Thousands of protesters marched through London on Saturday showing that solidarity with Palestine in Britain hasn't gone anywhere, reports Shabbir Lakha
Why we're marching for Palestine on 11 May
Ahead of the Exist! Resist! Return! demonstration for Palestine on Saturday 11 May, Counterfire asked leading activists about why joining this protest is so important
Israel's attacks on the Palestinians started before any rockets
Israel is not acting in self-defence, it's the Palestinian people who are under attack and we need to stand with them, argues Shabbir Lakha
Gaza under attack: why we must stand up for Palestine
Israel's deadly assault on Gaza on the weekend should be a reminder to all that solidarity with Palestine is urgent, argues Richard Pratt
Skateboarding and Palestine Solidarity
Ahead of the National Demonstration for Palestine, Morgan Daniels speaks to Dani Abulhawa about SkatePal
Theresa’s Titanic can’t be rescued by Labour - weekly briefing
A general election with a People’s Brexit is our escape route from this Westminster quagmire, argues Lindsey German
Why we need a movement: Stop the War at Lowkey's concerts - video
The Stop the War Coalition supported Lowkey's recent tour around the country, this is a video of National Officer Shabbir Lakha speaking at the London concert
Solidarity with Palestine is needed now more than ever
With Trump and Netanyahu wreaking havoc, it's time for mass solidarity with Palestine, argues Lindsey German
The left needs to stop retreating over the use of the term Zionism
John Rees on what anti-Zionism does and does not mean
Israeli elections: apartheid or apartheid-lite
Israelis have voted for their preferred version of apartheid - we must stand with the Palestians, writes Sybil Cock
March for Palestine: exist, resist, return
11 May is the mobilisation that the movement’s been waiting for, reports Sybil Cock
Keep fighting for Corbyn: Stop the attacks - Counterfire freesheet March 2019
The soft coup against Corbyn and the weaponisation of antisemitism, Tory Brexit crisis, Winston Churchill, Venezuela, climate change, Palestine and more in this month's Counterfire Freesheet
Hebron – the heart of the occupation
Justice for Palestine is central to the left. The situation in Hebron is a good example why, argues Sybil Cock
5 facts about Aipac and the Israel lobby that prove Ilhan Omar is right
Ilhan Omar is being attacked because she's a radical anti-imperialist, black, Muslim woman on the left, and deserves unconditional solidarity argues Shabbir Lakha
Conspiracy theory: the answer is more left-wing theory not less
Ruling class power can’t be understood as a conspiracy, argues John Rees
Labour and antisemitism: separating facts from fiction
The campaign to destabilise Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of the Labour Party has accelerated. We must oppose the attacks and defend the left, argues Kara Bryan.
The attack on Chris Williamson is an attack on Corbyn and the left
The decision to suspend Chris Williamson is a capitulation to the right that only gives more ground for attacks on the left, argues Shabbir Lakha
Corbyn is being smeared on antisemitism - and we need to deal with it
There is no contradiction between recognising that antisemitism exists in Labour,
and
understanding that Corbyn is being smeared, argues Des Freedman
Time to talk about Palestine
In the first of a monthly series, Sybil Cock lays out what Palestine solidarity must look like in practice
Israeli Eurovision boycott: let the battle begin
With the contest taking place in Tel Aviv this year, we must supercharge campaigners’ demands for a full boycott, argues Dave Randall
They've got to go! General election now - Counterfire freesheet January 2019
Tory Brexit crisis, the fightback against austerity, Eurovision boycott campaign, Trump and Syria, remembering Rosa Luxemburg, Yellow Vests and protests across Europe in this month's Counterfire Freesheet
Our ten most popular articles of 2018
The most popular articles on Counterfire this year
Operation Cast Lead: the 22 day massacre in Gaza
Ten years on since the massacre of Operation Cast Lead, conditions in Gaza are worse than ever, argues Shabbir Lakha
Has the BBC smuggled a critique of Israel past the thought police? - TV review
BBC One's
Little Drummer Girl
manages to cut through some of the usual BBC bias when it comes to Israel and even criticises Britain's role, argues Sofie Mason
Israel's crimes cannot go unanswered
The ongoing assault on the Palestinian people is intensifying, and we need to up our response, argues Mona Kamal
End Foodbank Britain: General Election Now - Counterfire Freesheet December 2018
Brexit crisis, arms sales to Yemen, the devastation caused by austerity, tackling the far right, Palestine, books of the year and more in this month's Counterfire freesheet
Palestine: a history of colonialism, occupation and resistance - Counterfire Media Podcast
Shabbir Lakha on the history of Palestine and Tom Lock Griffiths on the excellent release They Came To a City' (1944) on DVD and Blu Ray in the fourth episode of Counterfire Media's Podcast
Excising its credibility: Labour’s dilemma over top rate tax - weekly briefing
Dealing with inequality should be central to a radical socialist project, not something to be sidestepped, argues Cameron Panting
Labour conference and how the left can win - Counterfire Media Podcast
Chris Nineham and Tom Lock Griffiths discuss Labour Party conference and what it tells us about how the left can win in the first episode of Counterfire Media's new podcast
Labour's conference and what it tells us about how the left can win
The left surge at Labour conference was impressive - now, if we want to win, we need to mobilise the whole movement
Justice for Palestine: a report from the Labour Party conference
Conference shows strong support among Labour members for the Palestinian cause, reports Terina Hine
The left is growing: why the setbacks at Labour conference?
The left has seen a number of defeats at Labour Conference, but on the ground, there is burgeoning resistance, writes Chris Nineham
Palestinians resist home demolitions by Israeli military - video
Israeli armed forces attacked Palestinian demonstrators as they demolished four homes, continuing a programme of hundreds this year. Jamie Naylor reports from the West Bank
Israel's wall in Bethlehem: militarising Rachel's Tomb
Palestinians are increasingly restricted in daily life and access to the holy site due to an illegal wall and military raids, reports Jamie Naylor
Racism, war and Trump: the Stop the War Coalition AGM
Far from being an ‘isolationist’, Donald Trump has increased bombings, sanctions and war, argues Lindsey German
Labour, antisemitism and the damage done
The attacks on Corbyn and the left this summer have been damaging, and can only be dealt with through political struggle, argues Kevin Potter
Is Israel a racist endeavour?
Supporting Palestine is an anti-racist, anti-colonial struggle; Israel is and always has been a racist state, argues Shabbir Lakha
Fight for Corbyn, Freedom for Palestine - Counterfire Freesheet September 2018
Corbyn's leadership in danger, solidarity with Palestine, People's Vote vs People's Brexit, UK wage stagnation, Yemen and fighting the far right
Labour's NEC votes on IHRA; members protest to defend Corbyn
Protesters rallied outside Labour Party HQ to defend Jeremy Corbyn and oppose the IHRA definition, Shabbir Lakha reports
The attacks on Corbyn can only end if they're confronted
Apologies and appeasement won’t stop the witch-hunt against Corbyn
The Palestinians deserve better than this – weekly briefing
Any concessions on anti-imperialism will not only weaken Jeremy Corbyn but the whole of the radical left, argues Lindsey German
We cannot compromise on the NEC code of conduct on antisemitism
Nothing will appease those who are determined to defeat Corbyn and diminish support for the Palestinians, argues Alex Snowdon
Toronto rally confronts Zionist slanders
As the Toronto community stands firm against Zionist attacks, John Clarke reminds us that our solidarity with the Palestinian cause mustn't be apologised for
It's time to stand up and be counted - what defending Corbyn really means
This is a defining moment for the Corbyn project, and attacks over antisemitism and Palestine must be firmly opposed or they will escalate to chilling effect, argues Chris Nineham
Why Israel is an apartheid state
Israel’s history, from its origins in 1948's Nakba, is characterised by racism, violence and apartheid policies towards Palestinians, explains Sybil Cock
The fightback is on: hundreds rally behind Corbyn in London
Hundreds of Londoners rallied against the attacks on Jeremy Corbyn and Palestine on Tuesday, Shabbir Lakha reports
What's wrong with the IHRA definition? - video
A short video explaining why adopting the full IHRA definition would be a mistake for Labour
Back the NEC code: why compromising is the wrong thing to do
Labour's NEC is under pressure to adopt the IHRA definition and some on the left are supporting this move. Alex Snowdon explains what's wrong with this logic
Defend Jeremy Corbyn: time to fight back - Counterfire statement
Corbyn is right – the left needs to fight back against the slander of antisemitism
Eyewitness account of Israeli attack on aid boat to Gaza
A detailed account from Dr Swee Ang who was on board the boat that was intercepted and invaded by Israeli forces on its way to Gaza with medical aid
Stand firm in attacks against Corbyn, or lose the fight
Right wing attacks on Corbyn have intensified. If we lose ground now, we will pay heavily in the future, argues Alex Snowdon
Hodge case shows why Labour Right needs to be confronted - and defeated
The only appropriate response to Margaret Hodge and her co-conspirators is to take them on politically and defeat them argues Alex Snowdon
Ahed Tamimi released! What her story tells us about Palestinian resistance
The confrontation between Tamimi and the illiberal Israeli state is only one example of a system of violent persecution met by a relentless struggle, writes John Clarke
Antisemitism and apartheid
As Israel enshrines apartheid into law and Jeremy Corbyn is labelled an antisemite, Shabbir Lakha assesses the situation
Why Labour must oppose Israel’s racist apartheid
The Labour Party must not endorse Israeli violence, racism and apartheid policies as MPs have voted to do, argues Alex Snowdon
Israel enshrines apartheid into law
While the Labour right try to conflate criticism of Israel with antisemitism, Israel just enshrined apartheid into law argues Mark Porciani
We cannot let Iran become another US powder keg
Trump's policies point towards regime change in Iran. The anti-war movement must stand firm, argues Shabbir Lakha
London says end the massacre in Gaza, freedom for Palestine
Thousands of people poured into Whitehall on Tuesday to oppose the killing of unarmed protesters in Gaza, reports Richard Pratt
Gaza massacre: Trump’s embassy move legitimises murder of Palestinians
Israel’s massacre of unarmed civilians shows that there’s no right kind of resistance for Palestinians and that Trump has legitimised their murder, argues Shabbir Lakha
Palestine: remembrance and resistance
As the resistance of Palestinians in Gaza continues despite horrific violence against them, we must continue to show solidarity and protest, argues Shabbir Lakha
After Windrush: this racist government must go - Counterfire Freesheet May 2018
Windrush, May 68, Palestine, UCU strike, Marx and more - Counterfire freesheet edition 025, May 2018
The Last Earth: A Palestinian Story - book review
The Last Earth
tells the moving stories of eight Palestinian women’s and men’s experiences of persecution and the refugee camps, finds Ellen Graubart
As Gaza rebels, how can Palestine be free? With Kevin Ovenden - video
Speaking at a London Counterfire event, Kevin Ovenden discusses what the protests in Gaza are about and how Palestine can be free
More Palestinian protesters killed on ‘Friday of Tires’ by the Israeli military
Israeli soldiers fired live rounds and teargas into thousands of Palestinians rallying for a second week for the right to return to occupied lands
Bloody Friday in Gaza: a great return massacre
An unarmed, civilian protest from a people who have been oppressed for decades, results in bloodshed and massacre.
Palestine 'Great Return March' in images: mass protest met with 16 killings by Israeli military
Tens of thousands marched peacefully for the right to return to the occupied territories, but IDF soldiers shot to kill, reports Jack Sherwood, with 6 weeks of protest ahead
Jeremy Corbyn isn't antisemitic: we should stop being defensive about it
The antisemitism smear campaign against Jeremy Corbyn is cynical political point scoring and the left must tackle the arguments head on argues Shabbir Lakha
For International Women’s Day my hero is Ahed Tamimi
International Women's Day is not just about the struggles of the past. It is about the recognition of women fighting now
Palestine: the open wound
Shabbir Lakha reflects on the twentieth century imperial imposition that continues to blight global justice
Save the NHS - Counterfire Freesheet February 2018
The Tory manufactured crisis in the NHS, Carillion, Labour, Palestine, Grenfell and more...
The problem of relativisation
On the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Kevin Ovenden takes on the mistaken politics of relativisation and argues that Europe must take responsibility for its history.
Ahed Tamimi's indictment paints a clear picture of apartheid Israel
The treatment of Ahed Tamimi is not uncommon for the children of Palestine and shows Israel's systemic oppression of Palestinians clearly argues Shabbir Lakha
2018: the way forward
As we start the new year, Alex Snowdon looks back at the political developments of the last year with a view of what to expect from 2018
Ahed Tamimi: the 16-year-old Palestinian girl Israel is afraid of
The arrest of Ahed Tamimi, a symbol of resistance to ongoing Israeli occupation, has put systemic maltreatment and detention of Palestinian children in the spotlight argues Huda Ammori
I'm a Palestinian from Jerusalem, where's my say?
Trump's announcement last week marks the end of the peace process and once again Palestinians have been left in the dark argues Ahmad Muna from Jerusalem
The Irish Question, the EU and the debate about borders - weekly briefing
The end of the first phase of Brexit negotiations is neither the restoring of Theresa May's fortunes nor an indication that the Irish situation is stable argues Lindsey German
Save our village from Israeli bulldozers: an open letter from Susiya
The villagers of Susiya appeal to the international community to stand with them in the face of enforced expulsion by the Israeli state
Why is Trump recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital a big deal?
Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital has international law implications, infringes on Palestinian rights and could be a calculated move argues Shabbir Lakha
Charges dropped against activists that shut down Israel arms factory
Having had the criminal charges for shutting down an Israeli arms factory against her dropped, Huda Ammori explains why this is a victory for BDS
Friends of Israel: influencing British politics
The coverage of the Priti Patel affair has been largely focused on the breach of the Ministerial code, but it goes deeper than that argues Shabbir Lakha
The Israel Factor: Priti Patel and Emily Thornberry
Priti Patel's secret meetings have put Israeli influence in British politics in the spotlight, but we need a wider conversation, including about Emily Thornberry argues Shabbir Lakha
From London to Palestine with solidarity - photos
Marking the centenary of the Balfour Declaration, thousands of people marched in London to show solidarity with Palestine
Letter to Theresa May from a Palestinian refugee
A letter from an 11 year old Palestinian refugee to Theresa May asking her to rethink celebrating the Balfour Declaration centenary.
Catalonia: a test case for Europe - and the left - weekly briefing
Democracy and the national question are pivotal issues in today’s Europe, argues Lindsey German
Balfour 100 years on - nothing to celebrate
The Balfour Declaration was the prelude to violent settler colonialism in Palestine argues Alex Snowdon and explains why thousands will be protesting not celebrating.
The Balfour Declaration: Palestine, Empire and Resistance - video
Bernard Regan launches his new book "The Balfour Declaration" as the centenary of the infamous event that started the Israel-Palestine conflict approaches.
BDS: a response to the University of Manchester's Balfour Celebration
The University of Manchester's decision to celebrate a document that has led to a hundred years of crimes against the Palestinians cannot be allowed to stand unchallenged, argues Huda Ammori
Palestine is still the issue, now more than ever - weekly briefing
Let’s ensure that the increased Israeli oppression around the Al Aqsa mosque re-energises the BDS movement, argues Alex Snowdon
We will not be silenced: Palestine will be free
The demand for change is growing
Why Radiohead are wrong to play in Israel
By ignoring the pleas of Palestinians, the band will help the Israeli government’s propaganda effort, writes Dave Randall
Hamburg showed the emperor really doesn't have new clothes - weekly briefing
After a weekend of numerous mass mobilisations, Lindsey German analyses the growing mood to fight
Silent boycott: the media blackout on the Palestinian hunger strike
The media’s refusal to report on the plight of the Palestinians works to normalise the Israeli occupation, writes Jen Izaakson
How activists are supporting Palestinian hunger strikers internationally
On the 69th anniversary of the Nakba and with 1,500 Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike, Nourhan Ashraf Elsayed looks at how activists are showing solidarity
The subversive power of the UN Report that labelled Israel an 'apartheid' regime
The US reaction to a UN report describing Israel as an apartheid state demonstrates its potential legal power as well as in the movement argues Nourhan Ashraf Elsayed
SOAS community statement: Apartheid off campus
As Mark Regev prepares to speak at SOAS later this month, students have called a protest against his proposed visit
The Walled-Off Hotel opens in Bethlehem: Banksy strikes again
The world famous graffitist is using his fame and fortune to challenge hegemony on the West Bank, notes Kara Bryan
The Trump factor: Israel, settlements and antisemitism
Trump and Netanyahu usher in a new level of US-Israel cooperation, but as far right antisemitism grows the narrative cracks argues Shabbir Lakha
Netanyahu, May’s force is with you
Theresa May is up to her neck in the old business of ignoring Israeli crimes, argues Kara Bryan
Palestine solidarity takes a turn
An arms manufacturer was shut down for a day as the Big Ride came to Staffordshire, reports Orlando Hill
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