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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 6d

I am profoundly disturbed by calls from other London Assembly Members to ban protest against the genocide in Gaza. The right to protest, peacefully, is fundamental to our democracy. www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

Sadiq Khan told to ban hate marches in London following Manchester terror attack

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has been told to bring an end to the pro-Palestine marches in London, which critics brand "hate marches".

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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 21h

Yes - a great many @libdems.org.uk take part in the London peace marches which have been harmonious events. We must call out those who twist the facts and seek to curb our right to protest.

Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 1d

Painful but important appraisal of Gaza after the brutal, continuous onslaught of the last two years. World leaders’ silence and self-interest shames us all.

#Gaza #Palestine #Inhumanity #Environment

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The ruin of Gaza: how Israel’s two-year assault has devastated the territory

IDF’s bombs and ground offensive have killed tens of thousands of people and reduced entire cities to rubble

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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 1d

Diplomacy’s lowest point: how the Israel-Gaza conflict was mishandled.

#Gaza #Palestine

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Diplomacy’s lowest point: how the Israel-Gaza conflict was mishandled

In two years there have been many versions of a ‘day after’ plan for Gaza and many obstacles to overcome

www.theguardian.com

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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 1d

Palestinians reflect on the toll of two years of war in Gaza.
#GazaStoriesMustBeHeard

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Palestinians reflect on the toll of two years of war in Gaza

Palestinians have been reflecting on the toll on their lives since Hamas's attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, which triggered the war.

www.bbc.com

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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 2d

👏 Strong statement from @libdems.org.uk MP
Danny Chambers, condemning both the horrific Oct 7 attacks and Israel’s genocidal response.

While calling for the release of Israeli hostages, we must not forget the thousands of Palestinians unlawfully detained by Israel, amid reports of torture.

Danny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 2d

Two years ago, we witnessed the horror of Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel. 1,200 people brutally murdered, 251 people taken hostage. We have since witnessed Netanyahu's disastrous response, leading to 10s of thousands of deaths in Gaza.

Two years ago today, we witnessed the horror of Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel. 1,200 innocent people brutally murdered, 251 people taken hostage, torn from their homes.

Antisemitism is on the rise around the world and here in the UK. My thoughts too are with the victims of the synagogue attack in Manchester - Adrian Daulby, Melvin Cravitz and their families.

I stand in solidarity with British Jews, Jewish communities around the world and the people of Israel against terrorism and antisemitism in all its forms.

For every day since then, we have witnessed Netanyahu's disastrous response, leading to 10s of thousands of deaths of innocent people in Gaza.

Let us hope that recent peace talks will finally see the hostages returned home to their families, an end to the genocide and Hamas out of power in Gaza for good.

Those responsible for terrorism and genocide must be brought to justice so the people of Israel and the people of Gaza can live in peace.

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majojoca.bsky.social @majojoca.bsky.social · 2d

Repost Mosab Abu Toha

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 3d

I am horrified by the images of a mosque in Peacehaven burning after a suspected arson attack.

Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.

Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.

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majojoca.bsky.social @majojoca.bsky.social · 3d

Know their names, say them out loud!!!
Abdallah Abu Toha, murdered by Israhel

Repost Mosab Abu Toha (his cousin)

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 3d

With at least half a million people still left in Gaza City, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a "final warning" for residents to evacuate, saying those who remain will soon be regarded as “terrorists or terrorist supporters.” mondoweiss.net/2025/10/isra...

Israeli Defense Minister says half a million Palestinians in Gaza City will be considered ‘terrorists’ if they don’t evacuate

With at least half a million people still left in Gaza City, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a “final warning” for residents to evacuate, saying those who remain will be regarded as…

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 4d

NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Amsterdam this afternoon (Sunday, Oct 5).

An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸

(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)

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Calum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · 3d

Appalled by this attack on a place of worship. Members of the Muslim community must be free to worship and live without the fear of Islamophobic violence and intimidation. I stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with British Muslims and against this hate. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Peacehaven: Police release photos of mosque arson suspects

The images are of two people in balaclavas seen outside the mosque before the large blaze spread.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 3d

Proud to join peace marches alongside Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi
and with countless others of all races and beliefs.

Watch Naomi’s statement on the @doubledown.news link below),

#Palestine #Gaza
#SharedHumanity #PeaceMarch

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Na'amod @naamoduk.bsky.social · 4d

“We have to be really clear that there is no contradiction between saying clearly that antisemitism is completely unacceptable and demanding that the genocide end.”

Na'amod's Em Hilton spoke to @novaramedia.com about organising against antisemitism and for Palestinian liberation.

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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 4d

“If the ceasefire ds not lead to a resolution that ends the occupation & establishes a viable, independent sovereign State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel based on 1967 borders, the next round will be far more deadly.” Susie Becher Times of Israel

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The Blogs: Trump’s Commitment to Middle East Peace Begins and Ends With Gaza

From the blog of Susie Becher at The Times of Israel

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 5d

This Israeli government decision to host Tommy Robinson will widen the growing gulf between the Netanyahu government and the British public, including the broad majority of Jews in Britain (3/4 of whom dsapproved of Netanyahu, before this new link to this anti-Muslim racist UK far right convict).

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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 5d

We are proud to be a diverse, multi-faith (& no faith) group standing with the Jewish Bloc to stop the genocide in Gaza and promote lasting peace in the Middle East. We applaud their statement yesterday. 👇

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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 6d

Flawed Trump ‘peace plan’ offers only a temporary pause in the genocide and denies Palestinians sovereignty and self-determination.

Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine statement on #US-IsraelPlan👇

#Gaza #Palestine @libdems.org.uk
@ldfpalestine.bsky.social

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Flawed Trump ‘peace plan’ offers only a temporary pause in the genocide and denies Palestinians sovereignty and self-determination

President Trump’s ‘20-point plan’ for Gaza presents itself as a pathway towards peace but in reality promises only a temporary reprieve from the violence while denying Palestinians sovereignty, politi...

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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 6d

This has been our experience of joining the London Peace Marches too. As @libdems.org.uk our group @ldfpalestine.bsky.social includes people of all faiths and none, and we abhor any kind of race hate.

Anupama Ranawana @msamrc.bsky.social · 6d

I've been on many many ceasefire marches and been to Palestine solidarity events and never has anyone shouted or offered up the sentiment "Death to the Jews". Can there please be responsible reporting on this?

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 6d

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, and to all the Jewish community in our country.

"This terrorist outrage is an attack on all of us. And we should stand in solidarity with our Jewish friends, and make it clear that violence is unacceptable." @eddavey.libdems.org.uk

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 7d

Israel warns Gaza City residents to flee as soldiers tighten siege
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Israel warns Gaza City residents to flee as soldiers tighten siege

Israel has warned residents of Gaza City they have one last chance to flee before Israeli forces encircle the city, declaring anyone who remains will be considered a terrorist.

www.channel4.com

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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 7d

Important thread 👇

#Gaza #Palestine #US-IsraelUnilateralPlan

Chris Doyle @chris-doyle.bsky.social · 9d

The Trump comprehesive plan for Gaza is anything but. It is not comprehensive, but dangerously vague. It is not a plan - but a series of points. It is not for Gaza or Palestinians but for Netanyahu. 1/

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Chris Doyle @chris-doyle.bsky.social · 9d

The Trump comprehesive plan for Gaza is anything but. It is not comprehensive, but dangerously vague. It is not a plan - but a series of points. It is not for Gaza or Palestinians but for Netanyahu. 1/

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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 7d

First impressions can be misleading.

Important assessment of the US-Israel Plan for Gaza. 👇

#Gaza #Palestine

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- Peace with justice, security and equal rights for Israelis and Palestinians

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOJqLTc6RkU&t=296s Britain in Palestine 1917-1948 investigates the contradictory promises and actions which defined British Mandatory rule in Palestine and laid the gro...

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Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine @ldfpalestine.bsky.social · 8d

Essential reading on the US-Israel Gaza plan.

#Gaza #Palestine

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Rory Stewart Debunks Trump's Gaza Plan

YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics

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