This bulletin focuses exclusively on East Jerusalem. It details the case of the Sumarin family, victims of the JNF proxy, Himanuta. It also highlights the links between rich supporters and the radical settlers, Roman Abramovich being a case in point. The City of David is a case study in the perversion of knowledge and science for political ends as Israel desperately tries to find ancient roots in Jerusalem. Bulletin-East-Jerusalem
This bulletin gives information about the greenwashing by the JNF of its ethnic cleansing and features a view from Jonathan Cook, a long-standing analytical critic of the organisation. COP 26 Environmental issues
This newsletter has information about a range of topics. There’s more on the important COP 26 Climate Conference and a request to SIGN the declaration to make sure KKL-JNF is not present, masquerading as a green organisation. You will also see, linked to this topic of greenwashing , “A Tale of Four Parks” uncovering the crucial role of the KKL-JNF in concealing the ethnic cleansing of Palestine under its parks and forests, preventing the Right of Return. And please read about another act of concealment: the Fundraising Regulator’s shielding of the JNF UK from full and fair scrutiny. Other pieces look at the size of the KKL-JNF operations Read more here: Newsletter summer final (1)
This newsletter advertises Ilan Pappe’s webinar, the last one in this series, in which we will hear about the role of the JNF in the Nakba – the first wave of the ongoing catastrophe for Palestinians in 1948. This is a topic of critical importance, especially given the ever-strengthening acceptance of the fact that Israel is guilty of the crimes of Apartheid and Persecution: the Nakba was a seminal event in the construction of Israeli Apartheid, and the JNF played (and still plays) a crucial role in this crime against humanity.
Also included: links to the Human Rights Watch Report on Israel’s crimes of Apartheid and Persecution, an update on the Sumarin family of East Jerusalem, a piece on JNF UK’s support for pre-military academies and how to catch up on past webinars. See the newsletter here: May Newsletter 2
The Irresistible Rise of the Apartheid Analysis of Israel.
This Newsletter previews the Webinar featuring Richard Falk, co-author with Virginia Tilley of a definitive report which proved Israel’s apartheid status. It also covers the significant issue of the B’Tselem Report, which reached the same conclusion as Falk and Tilley, proclaiming Israel to be an apartheid regime, from the river to the sea. The addition of the voice of this influential Jewish Israeli Human Rights organisation to the clamour to tell the truth about Israel, is a very significant step. As if to prove the point, The JNF/KKL announced its decision to fund further land confiscation in the West Bank – all of which would support yet more illegal Israeli colonies.
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This newsletter carries reminders of the next two webinars: Uri Davis (February 20th) and Michael Fischbach (March 6th), as well as reflections on our first Webinar in this series, featuring Salman Abu Sitta, plus a link to the recording in case you missed it. You’ll find a review of Salman’s memoirs, “Mapping My Return” and some thoughts on a homeward journey taken by the late Edward Said, whose film “In Search of Palestine,” records the perennial Palestinian urge to recover lost homes: the film has not faded with the years’ passing and is still available. There’s initial news of the release of documents showing stolen Palestinian property and a reference to the JNF’s declaration of its intention to acquire yet more Palestinian land in the West Bank. Stop the JNF newsletter February 2021
