Activists who blockaded UK arms fair acquitted
14 February 2018
More than 100 were arrested while protesting weapons sales to world’s worst rights abusers. Read more about Activists who blockaded UK arms fair acquitted
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Israel lobbyists caught in Presidents Club sexual harassment scandal
26 January 2018
Some members of the “men only” club donate to Israel. Read more about Israel lobbyists caught in Presidents Club sexual harassment scandal
Scottish police must not meddle in Palestine protests, watchdog rules
20 December 2017
Officers rapped for warning activist to stay away from demonstration. Read more about Scottish police must not meddle in Palestine protests, watchdog rules
Did Radiohead’s Thom Yorke swear at fans waving Palestinian flags?
10 July 2017
Singer says “some fucking people” as fans urge boycott. Read more about Did Radiohead’s Thom Yorke swear at fans waving Palestinian flags?
How a London theater became a BDS battleground
6 February 2017
Documents reveal how Israel and its supporters acted to thwart cultural boycott during 2014 Gaza attack. Read more about How a London theater became a BDS battleground
Violence, abuse by Israel supporters caught on video at London college
28 October 2016
Palestine activists were protesting appearance by former Israeli officer at UCL. Read more about Violence, abuse by Israel supporters caught on video at London college
Why has an Israeli diplomat smeared me?
12 October 2016
Apartheid state’s representatives can’t accept that they are not welcome at UK universities. Read more about Why has an Israeli diplomat smeared me?
Why were Jewish Defense League extremists allowed at London Israel rally?
8 July 2016
Zionist activist convicted of assault at Palestine festival seen alongside Conservative lawmaker, Board of Deputies president. Read more about Why were Jewish Defense League extremists allowed at London Israel rally?
UK anti-Muslim leaders embrace Israel
9 June 2016
Planned visit by PEGIDA UK leaders highlights Israel’s appeal to anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant and anti-Semitic bigots. Read more about UK anti-Muslim leaders embrace Israel
Trade with Israel stinks, protesters tell London mayor
20 November 2015
Protesters dumped sacks of rubbish on the London mayor’s doorstep Thursday morning. Read more about Trade with Israel stinks, protesters tell London mayor
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Hilary Aked (@hilary_aked) is a London-based freelance writer and researcher, an NCTJ-qualified journalist and a PhD student at the University of Bath researching the pro-Israel lobby in the UK. They also write for Spinwatch, Ceasefire, OpenDemocracy and Huffington Post.