Tag: Israel

Vigil held outside the Quay House building at MediaCity

Protestors hold vigil at MediaCity in response to the BBC’s recently pulled Gaza documentary

A vigil was held outside the BBC in MediaCityUK following the documentary released about children’s lives in Gaza, which has […]

Pro-Palestine demonstration planned at Salford Quays this weekend

Pro-Palestine demonstration planned at Salford Quays this weekend

A protest in support of Palestine is set to take place outside the BBC headquarters this weekend amidst what appear to be an imminent ground invasion in Gaza.

Cllr Walters arrived safely in Athens this morning. Credit: Wikicommons and Salford City Council

“At least we’ll be out of missile range”: Salford councillor stranded in Israel arrives safely in Athens

Salford councillor Andrew Walters who was stranded in Israel has escaped to Athens this morning on a flight from Tel […]

Salford police provide protection for key communities amid Israel conflict

Salford police provide protection for key communities amid Israel conflict

Police in Salford and Greater Manchester are continuing to provide support in “key locations” amid the conflict in Israel. Earlier […]

Image of Councillor Andrew Walters (Credits: Salford City Council) alongside image of Jerusalem (Credit: H Winters of Salford Now)

Trapped Salford councillor in Israel asks Foreign Office to stop “messing around”

A Salford councillor stuck in Israel has called on the Foreign Office to stop “messing around.” The Foreign, Commonwealth and […]

Screenshot of El Al flight - via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4WxEHY456w
Image of Councillor of Andrew Walters - taken via Salford City Council Website

Salford councillor among thousands of British nationals stranded in war-torn Israel

Salford councillor Andrew Walters is one of thousands of British citizens stranded in Israel following attacks by Hamas militants. The […]

Image of Councillor Andrew Walters (Credits: Salford City Council) alongside image of Jerusalem (Credit: H Winters of Salford Now)

“I’m as safe as I can be” – Salford City councillor trapped in Israel after Hamas attack

A Salford City councillor has revealed to Salford Now that he and his family are trapped in Israel following a […]

Protestors clash in Media City over Israeli hosting of Eurovision 2019

Protestors clash in Media City over Israeli hosting of Eurovision 2019

Protestors from opposing activist movements clashed in Media City over the hosting of this year’s Eurovision contest in Israel.

Palestine campaigners protest at BBC in Salford over Israel hosting Eurovision

Palestine campaigners protest at BBC in Salford over Israel hosting Eurovision

A pro-Palestine campaign group held a demonstration at MediaCityUK in Salford last Saturday (December 1), to protest Israel hosting next […]