Meeting: “Zionism: Hope Myth and Reality”
| April 30, 2009 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
CB2 Internet Cafe, Norfolk Street, Cambridge
Tuesday 30th April, 7:30pm
Speaker: Rob Ferguson (SWP)
(Please note that this event has been organised by the Socialist Workers Party which is not directly affiliated with Cambridge Palestine Forum.)
Debate: One State Solution vs Two State Solution in Israel-Palestine
| May 11, 2009 | ||
| 5:00 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
Howard Building, Downing College, Cambridge
Monday 11th May, 5:00pm
(Organised by CU Palestine Society)
Speakers: Prof. Ilan Pappe (University of Exeter) and Prof. Yezid Sayigh (King’s College London).
Moderator: Prof. Yasir Suleiman (University of Cambridge).
The debate about the solution for the Palestine question has been going for a long time. But in light of the current deadlock in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, the debate on the appropriate solution for the Palestinian problem has become more and more relevant in Palestinian society. The split in the Palestinian political arena (between Fatah and Hamas) reflects this debate clearly. Our speakers will present their viewpoints on why they think one alternative is better than the other, they will have the chance to respond to each other, and of course at the end we will open the floor for questions
from the audience.
Location of Debate:
www.downing-conferences-cambridge.co.uk/conferences-meetings/the-howard-building
Entrance Fee: £2 - only to cover the venue costs.
The event is open to the general public.
U3A Autumn and Spring Courses about the Conflict in the Middle East
U3A Course Autumn 2009 and Spring 2010
Wednesday mornings at 10.45am
Tutor: Stewart Hemsley
Title: Conflict in the Middle East and the contribution of UK policy.
The course is a five week one which takes place twice each term. At each session ie each week, some time at the end is devoted to questions /comments /discussion.
Course Content
Israel/Palestine. What now? A look at the post Gaza war and new Israeli government. How have we got here? What part has UK/US policy played and Jewish/Christian Zionism played in arriving at the current situation. We will also look at Iraq, the Kurdish problem and Iran noting in particular UK policy and the part it has played since the late 19th. century. The course will include a showing of the recently made film ‘Bethlehem Hidden from View. Each session will provide time for discussion.
For more informaiton contact Stewart Hemsley: 01223 315 585 or email: stewart.hemsley@gmail.com
Event: Hanin Cafe @ Centre at St. Paul’s
| July 19, 2009 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 3:30 pm |
Centre at St Paul’s Church, Hills Road, Cambridge
Sunday 19th July, 12 noon - 3.30pm
Palestinian food and drink, culture and crafts. For more information, visit the Hanin Palestine Cafe page.
For info on the venue and directions:
www.centrestpauls.org.uk
Event: Hanin Cafe @ The Geldart Pub
| May 9, 2009 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 3:30 pm |
The Geldart Pub,1 Ainsworth St, Cambridge
Saturday 9th May, 12.00pm - 3.30pm
Palestinian food and drink, culture and crafts. For more information, visit the Hanin Palestine Cafe page.
For info on the venue and directions:
www.the-geldart.co.uk
Review: Iron Wall Screening 31st March
It was really encouraging that this event was so well attended by both existing members of PSC and newcomers. A big thank you to all those who came and donated so generously so that we hope to be able to follow up with further films.
The film by the Palestinian Director Mohammed Alatar exposes the effect of the settlements and the related infrastructure on the peace process. It shows the route of the separation barrier and its impact on Palestinian lives, from land confiscation, theft of natural resources to loss of basic human rights There are interviews with Israelis opposed to current policies including Jeff Halper from ICAHD (Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions). Former President Jimmy Carter described the film as the “best description of the barrier its routing and impact”.
Whereas this powerful film had made me angry enough to become active, one or two members of the audience felt that it portrayed such an appalling situation that it left them feeling depressed and hopeless. This is a comment that we have often heard but if we take this view, then we are allowing aggression to succeed. We have to take every opportunity to raise awareness of the facts by speaking to friends and colleagues so that eventually there will be huge numbers writing to their representatives and the media. This is the only hope for change.
This same point is made very clearly in another short (25min) DVD “Bethlehem Hidden from View” made in July 2008 by the Amos Trust, a Christian charity. Garth Hewitt, Director of the Trust, closes the film with an appeal for Christians to act. If you are a member of a church or group and would like to see this DVD with a view to showing it at your church we have copies that can be loaned. Please email us for more information:
The Iron Wall can be viewed on Google Video.
It is currently out of stock at national PSC but they are awaiting delivery in the next month. As soon as it is available it will appear in the shop on the PSC web site.
Talk: “Engaging Hamas, a necessity not a choice” Khaled Hroub
| April 23, 2009 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Cambridge
Thursday 23rd April, 7:30pm
(organised by Cambridge PSC)
Speaker:
Dr Khaled Hroub
Director of Cambridge Arab Media Project
Author of “Hamas: A Beginner’s Guide”
There will be an opportunity for a question and answer session after the talk.
National Demo: G20 Demonstration at US Embassy
| April 1, 2009 |
US Embassy, London
Wednesday 1st April
**G20 Demonstration**
Meeting at Cambridge Railway Station, 11.30am
Demonstration assembles 2pm at US Embassy, Grosvenor Square, London. (Marking first presidential visit of Barack Obama to the UK.)
- Get the troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan
- End the siege of Gaza - free Palestine
- Create jobs not bombs
- Stop arming Israel
- Abolish all nukes
Fundraiser: Rob Johns Classical Guitar Charity Concert
| April 25, 2009 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
Michaelhouse, Trinity Street, Cambridge
Saturday 25th April, 7:30pm
Tickets £10, Tel: 01223 510171 /214438
Charity Concert in aid of ICAHD (Israeli Committee against House Demolitions) and Christian Peacemaker Teams, peace groups working in the Palestine/Israeli situation.
Classical guitarist Rob Johns has performed widely throughout the UK. His concerts have received outstanding critical acclaim. He has been seen on BBC television and heard on radio 3 and radio 4.
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