No case to answer: Palestine Actionists walk free
A judge has ruled that three activists have ‘no case to answer’ just hours into the first day of a planned three-day trial. Continue reading No case to answer: Palestine Actionists walk free
Tag: Palestine
Palestine Action in court, supporters outside
Three Palestine Action activists appear at Bristol magistrates’ court today charged with aggravated trespass following action last November. Continue reading Palestine Action in court, supporters outside
#BoycottPuma demo: in pictures
Campaigners from Bristol Palestine Solidarity Campaign were joined by footballers from the Easton Cowfolk to protest against the sponsorship of the Israeli Football Association by sports apparel brand Puma. Continue reading #BoycottPuma demo: in pictures
Easton Cowfolk to join Palestine solidarity protest
Easton Cowfolk football team will join campaigners to play football outside Sports Direct, Broadmead, on Saturday to protest Puma’s sponsorship of the Israeli Football Association. Continue reading Easton Cowfolk to join Palestine solidarity protest
Six Palestine Actionists bailed following Elbit action
Six activists with Palestine Action are now free from custody, having been granted bail at Bristol Crown Court yesterday. Three, however, remain in custody. Continue reading Six Palestine Actionists bailed following Elbit action
Super Saturday Roundup 12/02/22
Saturday, February 12, saw a Super Saturday of protests for Bristol with six demos, some large, some small, happening across the city centre. Anyone would have been pushed to make it to all six (this intrepid reporter had to jog on more than one occasion during the day!). But if you missed out, below is a round up of all the action, and a look … Continue reading Super Saturday Roundup 12/02/22
Palestine Action Elbit Rooftop Occupation
Activists from Palestine Action occupied the offices of Elbit Systems yesterday (Nov 2), with three activists on the roof and others using converted fire extinguishers to spray red paint on the building itself. The police responded rapidly to the action, which began in the early hours of the morning at Elbit’s office at 600 Aztec West. It was reported that whilst the police failed to … Continue reading Palestine Action Elbit Rooftop Occupation
Broadmead Demo Targets Puma
A protest will take place outside Sports Direct in Broadmead today as part of a national day of action against sports apparel brand Puma. Bristol Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) will gather outside Sports Direct from 2pm (September 18) for a demo, flyering, and a game of football. The #BoycottPuma campaign targets Puma for its sponsorship of the Israeli Football Association (IFA), which includes football teams … Continue reading Broadmead Demo Targets Puma
Big Ride for Palestine Launches from Bristol
College Green was a sea of bikes this morning, sparkling in the bright summer sun. Two hundred cyclists of all ages and abilities gathered today (July 29) for the Big Ride for Palestine, an annual event since 2015 that uses mass cycling to raise money for the Middle East Children’s Alliance. Last year’s event raised £61,000. Owen, an event organiser, explained that the Big Ride … Continue reading Big Ride for Palestine Launches from Bristol
Touring Protest Brings #SaveSilwan Message to Bristol
Bristol became the latest city to host a #SaveSilwan demo today (July 12) as itinerant organiser Sarah Wilkinson headed a small group on Temple Quay. The demo was staged to show solidarity with Palestinians in Silwan, an area of Jerusalem where 1,550 people are being displaced from their homes to make way for Isreali settlements and a theme park. Speaking to TBA, organiser and veteran … Continue reading Touring Protest Brings #SaveSilwan Message to Bristol