Cambridge Friends of Standing Together vigil rescheduled for Sunday 15 December
Join us at 11am at The Market, outside the Guildhall.
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Next London Friends of Standing Together rally will take place on 12 January
Join as at 1pm at King’s Cross station.
Help Standing Together’s campaign to end the war
Standing Together’s National Co-Directors Alon-Lee Gree and Rula Daood write to supporters.
Standing Together’s bus stop ad campaign brings the reality of the war on Gaza before the Israeli public
This article, by Rachel Fink, was originally published in Haaretz on 4 December.
Help Standing Together reach critical mass in 2025
A message from Sally Abed, a member of Standing Together’s national leadership.
Upcoming Bristol Friends of Standing Together events: 6 December, 14 December, and 9 January
The Bristol branch of UK Friends of Standing Together has upcoming events on 6 December, 14 December, and 9 January.
Join us in Cambridge on 8 December
The Cambridge branch of UK Friends of Standing Together will hold a vigil on Sunday 8 December, 11am outside the Guildhall, to protest against war and occupation, and to support Standing Together’s fight for peace and equality.
Sheffield Friends of Standing Together vigils continue
Sheffield Friends of Standing Together’s vigils continue on alternate Thursdays, 5-5:30pm outside the Town Hall. The next vigils take place on 28 November and 12 December.
Dates for vigils in Barnet in December and January
Barnet Friends of Standing Together, part of our London branch, will continue their regular vigils throughout December and January, from 3:30-4:30pm on Sundays, excluding the first Sunday of the month.
Join us on 1 December to hear from guest speakers Amira Mohammed and Ibrahim Abu Ahmad
We’re proud to announce that Amira Mohammed and Ibrahim Abu Ahmad, Palestinian peace activists and hosts of the “Unapologetic: The Third Narrative” podcast, will be guest speakers at the London Friends of Standing Together vigil on Sunday 1 December.
More aid from Standing Together reaches Gaza
Despite the Israeli government’s choking blockade, more aid collected by Standing Together as part of its “Aid to Gaza” campaign has arrived in Deir al Balah.
Alon-Lee Green: “The situation is growing more dire by the day”
Standing Together’s National Co-Director with an update for supporters.
London Friends of Standing Together vigil, 1-2pm, Sunday 1 December
Join us for our monthly vigil, outside King’s Cross station.
We’re proud to be part of the Friends of Standing Together network
A new post on Standing Together’s English-language Instagram highlights the work of Friends of Standing Together groups around the world, including three UK Friends of Standing Together branches in Nottinghamshire, London, and Bristol.
UK Friends of Standing Together activists join firefighters to demand Israel released impounded fire engine
On 18 November, UK Friends of Standing Together activists joined a demonstration at the Israeli Embassy called by members of the Fire Brigades Union.
Jewish Labour Movement declares support for Standing Together
The Jewish Labour Movement, one of the Labour Party’s affiliated socialist societies, has passed a resolution supporting Standing Together at its 2024 AGM, which took place on 18 November.
“Now is the Time to Fight Harder”
A message from Standing Together to international supporters.
Uri Weltmann reports from Tel Aviv
Standing Together’s National Field Organiser, who was arrested on a recent anti-war protest, reports on recent events.
Interview with Standing Together leaders in Aslef journal
The November edition of the journal of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (Aslef), a train drivers’ union, includes an interview with two Standing Together leaders.
Resist the UNRWA ban!
Standing Together on why the Israeli state’s new restrictions on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (known as UNRWA) will deepen humanitarian crises.
Standing Together leaders arrested on anti-war protest
Two Standing Together leaders, Uri Weltmann and Alon-Lee Green, were arrested by Israeli police in Tel Aviv tonight (Saturday 2 November), at an anti-war protest organised by Standing Together.
Fire Brigades Union activists say: let our fire engine through!
Scottish firefighters donated a fire engine to Palestinian firefighters in the West Bank. The Israeli government has impounded it and prevented it from reaching its intended destination. FBU activists have called a protest on 18 November to demand the engine is released.
“Where there is struggle, there is hope”: Standing Together leader Uri Weltmann on the prospects for peace
An excerpt from Uri Weltmann’s remarks at a public meeting in London on 27 October.
100 in Parliament for meeting with Standing Together leaders
Over the course of the meeting, 100 people, including several MPs, joined UK Friends of Standing Together in the House of Commons on Monday 28 October, to hear from Standing Together leaders Sondos Saleh and Uri Weltmann.
London Friends of Standing Together vigil, 1pm, Sunday 3 November
Join us in King’s Cross to stand against war and occupation.
Another opportunity to hear from Standing Together leaders in London
Uri Weltmann and Sondos Saleh will address a public meeting at JW3, Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET on Sunday 27 October at 6:30pm.
UK Friends of Standing Together strategy document
Our aims for 2024-5.
Amidst the Chaos, We’re Building Solidarity and Hope
A report from Standing Together on the movement’s latest activity.
New horrors in Gaza: don’t look away
As some attention shifts to Israel’s war on Hezbollah in Lebanon, possible reprisals against Iran, and other issues, it’s vital we continue to confront, and work to stop, the horrors the Israeli military continues to inflict on Gaza.
Sheffield Friends of Standing Together vigil, 5pm, Thursday 31 October
Join us to show support for Standing Together’s fight for peace and equality.
Join us online at 7:30pm on 15 October
UK Friends of Standing Together will meet for our regular monthly national meeting on Tuesday 15 October at 7:30pm.
“The longest year”
Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann writes to supporters.
“All bleeding the same red blood”
This article, by Julie Ward and Pete Sagar, is reposted from North East Bylines.
“A future of liberation for all is possible”: Nadia Whittome MP’s speech at the Notts Friends of Standing Together vigil
We republish a transcript of the speech given by Nadia Whittome MP, one of our parliamentary patrons, at the Notts Friends of Standing Together vigil on 6 October.
One Year Later
A message to supporters from Standing Together’s National Co-Directors Alon-Lee Green and Rula Daood.
“No more endless war”: UK Friends of Standing Together chapters gather to mourn and hope
Vigils were held in Sheffield (3 October) and London, Nottingham, and Bristol (6 October) to mark a year since the 7 October attacks, and the war on Gaza.
Invite your MP to our meeting in Parliament
We’re encouraging all supporters to invite their local MP to attend our meeting with Standing Together leaders in the House of Commons on Monday 28 October.
UK Friends of Standing Together vigils on Sunday 6 October
Two local UKFoST chapters will hold vigils, marking the upcoming one-year anniversary of the 7 October attacks, and Israel’s war on Gaza, to show our support for Standing Together’s struggle for peace and equality.
Against political repression at Haifa University!
On Monday 9 September, at the University of Haifa, the Students’ Union blocked Palestinian students from registering their candidates for the union’s elections.
Building power through student chapters
Standing Together reports on its work to build groups on university campuses.
Israeli anti-war protests grow
Standing Together’s National Organiser Uri Weltmann writes in the Morning Star newspaper.
“The camp of life will defeat the government of death”: Standing Together aid reaches Gaza
Aid convoys delivering food, medical supplies, hygiene products, and other essential provisions donated by Palestinian and Jewish citizens of Israel as part of Standing Together’s “Aid for Gaza” campaign have now arrived in Gaza.
Save the date: in-person meeting with Standing Together leaders, 6:30pm, Monday 28 October
We’re delighted to announce an in-person meeting with Standing Together leaders Sondos Saleh and Uri Weltmann.
No to a Regional War, Yes to a Deal
An update from Standing Together, dated 20 September.
The current political situation inside Israel, the anti-government protests, and the prospects for a war with Lebanon (19 September)
Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann writes to supporters.
Over 100 at London Islamic Cultural Society for London Friends of Standing Together meeting
We gathered to hear from Palestinian and Jewish leaders of the movement, and to discuss what we can do to support them.
“The majority wants a hostage deal that ends war”
An interview with Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann.
UK Friends of Standing Together vigils
Our local chapters hold regular vigils to stand for peace and equality in Israel-Palestine. Please join us if you can.
No More Time to Waste!
An update from Standing Together, from 12 September.
Enough is enough! (2 September)
As hundreds of thousands protest and strike in Israel, Standing Together reports on its latest work.
Aid for Gaza
How Standing Together is mobilising to take action against the mounting humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and how you can help.
Sign up for our 17 September public meeting
Register for our upcoming meeting at the London Islamic Cultural Society, with Jewish and Palestinian leaders from Standing Together, plus Palestinian peace activist and journalist and Standing Together member Lana Ikelan speaking in person.
No More Delays: We Need a Deal Now (22 August)
A report from Standing Together on the movement’s latest work.
SAVE THE DATE: London Friends of Standing Together meeting with Standing Together leaders and activists, including Lana Ikelan, Tuesday 17 September
We’re delighted to host Lana Ikelan, Palestinian peace activist, journalist, and Standing Together staff member, at a public meeting in London.
London Friends of Standing Together vigil: 1pm, Sunday 1 September, King’s Cross Square
Join us to raise awareness of Standing Together’s fight for peace and equality.
Our mass movement is acting against the starvation in Gaza
Standing Together’s National Co-Director Rula Daood reports on the movement’s latest activity.
Netanyahu is pushing for a regional war
Standing Together report on the latest developments in Israel-Palestine and the wider region.
“Children should not have to pay the price of this horrific war”
Standing Together’s response to recent events in the war, including the killing of children in Gaza and Majdal Shams.
“Yes, Peace”
Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann writes about the movement’s new campaign, following the thousands-strong peace march Standing Together co-organised in Tel Aviv on 25 July.
Rula Daood: “I no longer wanted to ‘lay low'”
Standing Together’s National Co-Director Rula Daood writes about her journey into political activism.
Anti-war march to go ahead after High Court overturns police ban
A successful legal challenge by Standing Together means that a planned anti-war march will now take place on 25 July.
Sarah Goldberg’s speech from our 7 July rally
Sarah Goldberg, an organiser with Standing Together’s Haifa chapter, spoke at our 7 July rally in Parliament Square. The text of her speech is below.
Israeli police cancel anti-war march
Standing Together report on plans to resist the cancellation of their anti-war protest, due to take place in Tel Aviv on 18 July.
Photos from our 7 July London rally
Thanks to everyone who joined us in Parliament Square last Sunday, 7 July. We mobilised over 150 people to support Standing Together’s struggles for peace and equality in Israel-Palestine.
“Saying no to despair”
UK Friends of Standing Together supporter Dan Rickman writes for Barnet Post on the weekly vigils held by the Barnet group of London Friends of Standing Together.
Join us TOMORROW (15 July) to hear from Alon-Lee Green
We’re pleased to announce that the speaker at tomorrow’s UK Friends of Standing Together monthly national meeting will be Alon-Lee Green, National Co-Director of Standing Together.
Dr. Shahd Bishara: “True liberation requires resistance to all forms of oppression”
A statement written by Dr. Shahd Bishara, a member of the national leadership of Standing Together, for the UK Friends of Standing Together rally which took place on 7 July.
This is the Moment: help us raise £10,000 for Standing Together
UK Friends of Standing Together is supporting a global fundraising campaign to raise money for Standing Together. Here’s how you can help.
Join us online on Monday 15 July
The next monthly meeting for supporters of UK Friends of Standing Together will take place at 7:30pm on Monday 15 July.
Sheffield Friends of Standing Together events on 8 and 11 July
The Sheffield chapter of UK Friends of Standing Together plans a meeting for supporters on Monday 8 July, followed by a vigil on Thursday 11 July.
Sanction the settlers!
Standing Together is calling on international supporters to demand their governments sanction the settler organisations involved in the dispossession of Palestinians’ homes in the occupied West Bank.
Over 5,000 attend peace conference in Tel Aviv
Manar Abu Shakra Qaedan, one of the Palestinian leaders of Standing Together, reports on the It’s Time! conference, which took place on 1 July.
It’s Time! Israeli peace movement meets in Tel Aviv (1 July)
5,000 people are registered to attend a conference in Tel Aviv today, bringing together dozens of organisations from the Israeli peace and anti-occupation movements.
An Unavoidable Gaze on War
An update from Standing Together, circulated to supporters internationally.
London Friends of Standing Together rally, 7 July
Join us in Parliament Square at 3pm on Sunday 7 July.
Join us TOMORROW (27 June) in Sheffield
Sheffield Friends of Standing Together will hold a vigil on Thursday 27 June at 5pm, outside Sheffield Town Hall, to support calls for a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement.
Eid Al Adha and the Humanitarian Guard (19 June)
A report from Standing Together on recent action by the Humanitarian Guard against planned attacks by racist settlers.
Tell your elected representatives and candidates for office about Standing Together’s fight for peace and equality in Israel-Palestine
UK Friends of Standing Together is not an electoral organisation, and will be making no formal endorsements of any party or candidates in the upcoming UK general election. However, we do want candidates for office, and our elected representatives, to know about Standing Together and our work to support them.
Israeli police chief admits: blocking Gaza aid was government policy
The latest roundup on Standing Together’s activity from Uri Weltmann, the movement’s National Field Organiser.
“A week of heavy emotions” (11 June)
A short report from Rula Daood, National Co-Director of Standing Together.
New UK Friends of Standing Together leaflet on the Humanitarian Guard now available
We’ve produced a new leaflet to raise awareness in the UK about Standing Together’s Humanitarian Guard, which defended Gaza aid convoys from attacks by far-right settlers.
Humanitarian Guard confronts far-right settlers in occupied East Jerusalem (5 June)
Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann reports on the movement’s efforts to combat racist violence.
Join us online on 18 June to hear from Palestinian and Jewish leaders of Standing Together
We’ll hear from Nasser Odat and Shir Yerushalmi from Standing Together about the movement’s latest work, and how we can support them.
What do we want our government to do?
UK Friends of Standing Together’s primary focus is on amplifying and supporting Standing Together’s on-the-ground work. But we also acknowledge the role of diplomatic pressure.
Sabreen Msarwi reinstated!
Palestinian teacher and Standing Together leader Sabreen Msarwi has been reinstated to her job, after a domestic and international campaign to defend her from victimisation.
Sally Abed’s message to Friends of Standing Together (3 June)
Reposted from an email update to members of Friends of Standing Together from Sally Abed, one of the movement’s Palestinian leaders.
Standing Together’s statement on new ceasefire proposal (2 June)
“This is a moment to act urgently to save lives.”
Standing Together’s Humanitarian Guard defeats far-right settlers
A report from Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann on the movement’s success in defending Gaza-bound aid convoys from settler attack.
Speakers announced for London Friends of Standing Together meeting on 13 June
Join us to hear directly from Palestinian and Jewish leaders of Standing Together.
Some Frequently Asked Questions…
Learn more about Standing Together, and UK Friends of Standing Together’s work to support them, via these FAQs.
London Friends of Standing Together public meeting, 6:30pm, 13 June
Join us at a public forum to learn more about Standing Together’s efforts to build co-resistance for peace and equality. The meeting will take place at 6:30pm on Thursday 13 June at The Salisbury Hotel, Grand Parade, Green Lanes, London N4 1JX.
Two national trade unions declare support for Standing Together
In the past week, the Annual General Meeting of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), and the Annual Assembly of Delegates of the train drivers’ union Aslef, have passed resolutions supporting Standing Together.
Standing Together’s Humanitarian Guard defends aid trucks from settler attacks (21 May)
A report from Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann on the successful defence of Gaza-bound aid trucks from attacks by far-right settlers.
Reflections on Israeli Independence Day and Nakba Day 2024
We’re sharing posts from Standing Together, and from Sally Abed, one of the Palestinian leaders of the movement, reflecting on the significance of Israeli Independence Day and Nakba Day 2024, which fell on 14 and 15 May respectively.
Sheffield Friends of Standing Together holds its first vigil
The newest local chapter of UK Friends of Standing Together in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, held its first vigil on Thursday 16 May.
Defend Sabreen Msarwi!
Sabreen Msarwi is a Palestinian secondary-school teacher and a leader of Standing Together. She is currently being victimised and threatened with dismissal from her job after she attended a march commemorating Nakba Day on 15 May.
Standing Together plans “Humanitarian Guard” to protect Gaza aid trucks from far-right settlers
After far-right settlers attacked trucks transporting desperately-needed aid into Gaza, Standing Together has called for a “Humanitarian Guard” to protect the trucks.
Mobilising inside Israeli society to end the war and return the hostages (14 May)
The latest report from Uri Weltmann, National Field Organiser of Standing Together, on the movement’s latest activity.
Join us online at 7:30pm on Monday 13 May
UK Friends of Standing Together will hold our next national meeting via Zoom at 7:30pm on Monday 13 May. We’ll hear from Nadav Shofet, a member of the Standing Together leadership, about the movement’s latest activity.
Get your Friends of Standing t-shirts!
Show your support for Standing Together by buying a Friends of Standing Together t-shirt for £15. All proceeds beyond covering costs will go directly to Standing Together in Israel.
Uri Weltmann’s message to our rally in London
The following message, from Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann, was read at our rally in Parliament Square on 9 May.
Thousands rally against war in Tel Aviv
Although the march was called at only a few days’ notice, thousands of Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel responded to Standing Together’s call for an anti-war protest in Tel Aviv on Thursday 9 May.
We’re on Instagram!
UK Friends of Standing Together is now on Instagram. Please follow us!
Our rally in Parliament Square, 9 May
On Thursday 9 May, as thousands marched against war with Standing Together in Tel Aviv, we rallied in Parliament Square to show our solidarity with them and amplify their message of peace and equality.
Thursday 9 May, 5:30pm: as Standing Together rallies against war in Tel Aviv, join us in Parliament Square to support them
On Thursday 9 May, Standing Together, a grassroots movement of Palestinian and Jewish citizens of Israel, is holding an anti-war rally in Tel Aviv, along with other pro-peace, anti-occupation groups. As UK Friends of Standing Together, and supporters of the Israeli anti-war movement, we are gathering in Parliament Square to show our solidarity with them.
Notts Friends of Standing Together at Nottingham May Day
Dr. Farheen Khan, an activist in Notts Friends of Standing Together, spoke at the May Day (international workers’ day) rally in Nottingham on 4 May. We republish Farheen’s speech below.
Bristol Friends of Standing Together public meeting with Rula Daood and Nadav Shofet, 7pm, 30 May
Our Bristol chapter is holding a public meeting at 7pm on 30 May at Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6AY. Standing Together leaders Rula Daood and Nadav Shofet will address the meeting remotely.
“Either Rafah or a ceasefire”
We republish below the latest report from Uri Weltmann, National Field Organiser of Standing Together, circulated to international supporters.
Marching for peace at the Gaza border (25 April)
On Thursday 25 April, Standing Together organised a protest at the Gaza border, calling for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and an end to the occupation.
Alon-Lee Green on Sky News
Standing Together’s National Co-Director Alon-Lee Green recently appeared on Sky News to discuss the political situation in Israel/Palestine.
WATCH NOW: Standing Together international webinar
On 21 April, Standing Together leaders Sally Abed, Alon-Lee Gree, and Nadav Shofet participated in an international webinar alongside Friends of Standing Together organisers, including Anna Roiser, a member of the UK Friends of Standing Together Steering Group.
Sheffield Friends of Standing Together vigil, 5pm, Thursday 16 May
The newest chapter of UK Friends of Standing Together, in Sheffield, will hold a vigil on Thursday 16 May, 5:00-5:30pm, outside the main entrance to Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone Street, S1 2HH.
Join us for an international webinar with Standing Together leaders and FoST activists on Sunday 21 April
This Sunday, 21 April, please join us online for a webinar featuring Standing Together leaders and organisers and activists from Friends of Standing Together groups in Los Angeles and London.
Meeting in Nottingham with Nadia Whittome MP and Standing Together leaders, Thursday 18 April, 7pm
On Thursday 18 April, Notts Friends of Standing Together will host a public discussion forum on the struggle for peace and equality in Israel/Palestine.
Rula Daood and Itamar Avneri on BBC News
Standing Together’s National Co-Director Rula Daood was recently interviewed on BBC World News, along with Itamar Avneri, a member of the Standing Together leadership and municipal councillor in Tel Aviv-Yafo.
Anti-government protests escalate in Israel
Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann reports on recent protests in Israel, including a mass anti-government mobilisation in Tel Aviv, and Standing Together’s anti-war protest in the Arab-Palestinian city of Shefa-‘Amr.
Fire Brigades Union to discuss support for Standing Together at annual conference
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) will meet for its annual conference from 22-24 in Blackpool. The policy paper on Israel/Palestine submitted to the conference by the union’s Executive Committee includes support for Standing Together.
Campaigning for a ceasefire, and against the starvation of Gaza
The latest update on Standing Together’s activity in Israel.
A report on Standing Together’s recent activity, 11 March
We share a report from Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann on the movement’s latest activity.
“Too many mothers are mourning the loss of their sons and daughters.”
This address was given by Dr. Farheen Khan, a supporter of Notts Friends of Standing Together, at the regular vigil held by the group on Sundays in central Nottingham.
Barnet vigils to continue every Sunday
UK Friends of Standing Together supporters in Barnet, North London, will continue regular vigils, supporting calls for an immediate ceasefire, hostage release agreement, and an end to the occupation, every Sunday from 4-5pm.
Bristol Friends of Standing Together vigil, 2pm, Sunday 10 March, 2pm, College Green
Bristol Friends of Standing Together will hold a vigil this Sunday (10 March) to demand an immediate ceasefire and hostage-release agreement.
Standing Together to organise direct-action aid convoy to Gaza
Standing Together is assembling a convoy of humanitarian aid, including food supplies, that will attempt to enter Gaza on Thursday 7 March.
On the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a ceasefire and the release of hostages
Despite police repression, which prevented a planned march from taking place, hundreds of activists took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Thursday 29 February to protest Israel’s war.
Standing Together activists elected as local councillors in Haifa and Tel Aviv
Municipal elections were held in Israel on Tuesday 27 February. Standing Together supporters stood as part of local initiatives in Haifa and Tel Aviv.
Barnet Friends of Standing Together vigil, 4-5pm, Sunday 3 March
Supporters of UK Friends of Standing Together in Barnet, North London, are planning a public vigil to make a stand for peace and equality in Israel and Palestine.
Show your support for anti-war protest in Tel Aviv on 29 February
Standing Together, Women Wage Peace, Peace Now, and other anti-war and anti-occupation organisations in Israel will hold another protest in Tel Aviv on 29 February, to demand a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Bristol Friends of Standing Together launched
Supporters in Bristol have launched a local chapter of UK Friends of Standing Together.
As Netanyahu threatens Rafah offensive, stand with Palestinian and Jewish citizens of Israel demanding a ceasefire
Standing Together write: The impending Israeli military invasion of Rafah – the last place considered “safe” in the Gaza Strip – will be catastrophic, endangering the lives of over 1.3 million Palestinians, as well as the remaining Israeli hostages. The images and reports of civilians – including women and children – who were killed and injured […]
New UK Friends of Standing Together leaflet
We’ve produced a basic A5 flyer promoting Standing Together’s demand for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Download the leaflet below.
Bath TUC meeting with Standing Together, 6 March, 7:30pm
The Trades Union Council in Bath is hosting a meeting on Wednesday 6 March where a Standing Together speaker, joining remotely, will discuss the movement’s ongoing efforts to resist war, occupation, and racism. The meeting takes place at 7:30pm in New Oriel Hall, Brookleaze Buildings, Bath BA1 6RA.
“A conversation in a grocery store reminded me I can never give up”: Standing Together’s Uri Weltmann in the Metro
Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann has written an opinion piece for the UK newspaper Metro. We republish the article below. The original is available on the Metro website here.
Fighting to change a destructive status quo: reflections on Standing Together’s Haifa conference
Danielle Bett is a Scottish-Israeli activist who works as Director of Communications for Yachad UK. She attended Standing Together’s recent conference in Haifa, and wrote this report for UK Friends of Standing Together. Danielle writes in a personal capacity.
Shahd Bishara: “Peace is not only the absence of war, but the recognition of the rights and dignity of all people who live here.”
An excerpt of a speech given by Palestinian activist Shahd Bishara, at Standing Together’s 4th National Congress on 2 February.
Over 1,000 at Standing Together’s national congress in Haifa on 2 February
On 2 February, over 1,000 Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel came together for Standing Together’s 4th National Congress. We collate below pictures, videos, and reports from the event.
Organising in Israel to demand a ceasefire, peace, and equality: report from Standing Together’s Uri Weltmann
We publish below a report from Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann, on Standing Together’s recent and upcoming activity. The report was circulated to international supporters of Standing Together on 31 January.
Pass this motion in your trade union branch!
We welcome support from trade union branches, community organisations, local branches of progressive political organisations, and campaign groups. Please consider passing our model motion.
“Standing Together: the peace movement inside Israel” (22 January)
This article, by Standing Together’s National Field Organiser, was published in the Morning Star on Monday 22 January.
Thousands march against war in Tel Aviv (18 January)
Around 2,000 protesters marched in Tel Aviv on 18 January, in a demonstration organised by Standing Together and others to demand an immediate ceasefire, the return of hostages, and an end to the occupation.
Can you help Standing Together activists in Haifa provide transport to anti-war protests in Tel Aviv?
Our Nottingham group has linked up with Standing Together’s chapter in Haifa to help provide transport to anti-war protests in Tel Aviv .
Israeli police ban 11 January anti-war protest called by Standing Together and others in Tel Aviv: donate to help organise the next one!
Israeli police have refused to grant a permit for an anti-war protest in Tel Aviv, called by a coalition of left-wing, anti-occupation, and peace groups led by Standing Together, due to take place on 11 January.
Notts Friends of Standing Together continue Sunday vigils
The Notts chapter of UK Friends of Standing Together will hold vigils on Sunday for the next three weeks, and possibly beyond, by the Brian Clough statue, just off Old Market Square in Nottingham.
WATCH: Sally Abed’s speech at the 16 December peace protest in Haifa
Sally Abed, one of the Palestinian leaders of Standing Together, spoke at the protest in her hometown of Haifa to demand a ceasefire, the release of hostages, an end to the occupation, and peace and equality.
Alon-Lee Green’s speech at the 28 December ceasefire protest in Tel Aviv
We share below this speech from Standing Together’s National Co-Director Alon-Lee Green, given at the 28 December protest in Tel Aviv called by Standing Together to demand a ceasefire agreement, the return of hostages, and peace and equality between Israeli Jews and Palestinians.
Notts Friends of Standing Together vigil: 1pm, Sunday 7 January
Our Nottingham chapter, Notts Friends of Standing Together, will hold a vigil in front of the Council House (Old Market Square) on Sunday to call for a ceasefire, the return of hostages, an end to the occupation, and peace and equal rights in Israel/Palestine.
A report from Standing Together’s National Field Organiser (30 December)
We republish below a report on Standing Together’s recent activity from Uri Weltmann, National Field Organiser.
Protest in Tel Aviv to demand ceasefire, the release of hostages, and peace (28 December)
Standing Together has organised a mass protest in Tel Aviv to demand a ceasefire agreement, the release of hostage, and a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians.
Uri Weltmann responds to Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely’s opposition to Palestinian statehood on Sky News
Tzipi Hotovely, the Israeli ambassador to the UK, was recently interviewed on Sky News. Asked about the possibility of a two-state settlement – an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel – Hotovely stated her absolute opposition.
Rula Daood and Uri Weltmann speak in Westminster (11 December)
On Monday 11 December, we were honoured to host Rula Daood and Uri Weltmann in the House of Commons for the public launch of UK Friends of Standing Together.
“Where do we go from here?” English-language webinar with Palestinian and Israeli Jewish activists from Standing Together (17 December)
On Sunday 17 December, Standing Together held an English-language webinar with presentations and discussion from Palestinian and Israeli Jewish activists in the movement.
“Standing with the people of Israel is not the same as standing with this violent, hard-right Israeli government”
Nadia Whittome MP, one of our parliamentary supporters, spoke in a debate today to advocate stopping UK arms sales to Israel. In her speech, she referred to the work of Standing Together and its National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann’s comments at our meeting last night.
UK Friends of Standing Together launched in House of Commons – join us again on Friday 15 December!
Thanks to everyone who attended the public launch of our network in the House of Commons last night (Monday 11 December). We were honoured to host Rula Daood and Uri Weltmann from Standing Together.
Events with Standing Together leaders Rula Daood and Uri Weltmann in London (w/c 11 December)
We’re looking forward to welcoming Rula Daood and Uri Weltmann, Co-Director and National Field Organiser of Standing Together respectively, to London this week.
UK Friends of Standing Together leaflets now available
Please download and print these leaflets promoting the UK Friends of Standing Together network.
Uri Weltmann of Standing Together on the Owen Jones Podcast (22 November)
Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann was interviewed on the Owen Jones Podcast on 22 November.
Join us for our public launch meeting: 7pm, Monday 11 December, Houses of Parliament
UK Friends of Standing Together will hold our public launch meeting on Monday 11 December.
Over 100 gather in Nottingham at vigil for ceasefire, release of hostages, peace, and equal rights
Over 100 people joined a silent vigil in Nottingham on Sunday 19 November, organised by Notts Friends of Standing Together, a local chapter of our network, to call for ceasefire, the release of hostage, and a peace settlement based on equal rights for Israelis and Palestinians.
Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann’s latest report to supporters (16 November)
We republish below an email report from Uri Weltmann, Standing Together’s National Field Organiser, circulated to international supporters.
WATCH: Arabs and Jews choosing a shared future – webinar with Standing Together leaders (13 November)
This webinar with Standing Together leaders Alon-Lee Green and Sally Abed was hosted by the New Israel Fund on 13 November.
Ayman Odeh: “The national rights of both people must be recognised”
We publish below a translation of a speech by Palestinian socialist Ayman Odeh, a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament), given at a Jewish-Arab Solidarity Rally in Haifa on 4 November, organised by Standing Together.
Hundreds attend Jewish-Arab Solidarity rallies across Israel
A report from 6 November from Standing Together’s National Field Organiser Uri Weltmann.
Alon-Lee Green interviewed by Owen Jones
British journalist Owen Jones has interviewed Standing Together leader Alon-Lee Green about Standing Together’s struggle for equality between Israelis and Palestinians. Watch the interview here:
Standing Together organises Arab-Jewish Solidarity Conference in Tel Aviv
250 people attended an Arab-Jewish Solidarity Conference in Tel Aviv, organised by Standing Together to organise Jewish-Palestinian co-resistance to war and racism. The conferences was addressed by Jewish and Palestinian leaders of Standing Together including Alon-Lee Green, Rula Daood, Ghadir Hani, and others.
WATCH: Webinar with Standing Together leaders and others (24 October)
On 24 October, Standing Together leaders Sally Abed and Uri Weltmann participated in an online panel, along with Palestinian educator and activist Kefah Abukhdeir and Israeli teacher and activist Yael Berda (A Land for All).
Organising in times of war
A report from Uri Weltmann, National Field Organiser for Standing Together.
How you can support Standing Together
We’re reposting a briefing from Standing Together in Israel about what international supporters can do to help them.
Israeli human rights and anti-occupation organisations’ statement: “Refuse to give in to the urge for vengeance.”
27 human rights and anti-occupation organisations in Israel, including Standing Together, speak out against war.