Hashtag: #Gaza
Photos & Video: Community Walk For Palestine
People joined a call to be part of the “growing consensus regarding the existential crisis facing the people of Gaza,” during the Walk for Palestine held this weekend. A joint statement from the groups previously said, “We support these demands and will continue to raise awareness, organize, and call for accountability. Many governments, including... Read more of this article
Peace Coalition To Hold Gaza Ceasefire Walk
In solidarity with Gaza, 25 Bermuda residents are backing a UN ceasefire call and inviting the public to a walk and gathering tomorrow [June 21]. A spokesperson said, “Given the deteriorating conditions for the people of Gaza, who are facing unprecedented inhumanity, some 25 Bermuda residents are supporting a joint statement. This document reaffirms... Read more of this article
Walk for Palestine To Be Held On June 21st
People are being called to “join this growing consensus regarding the existential crisis facing the people of Gaza,” with a Walk for Palestine set to be held on Saturday, June 21st at 5pm. A joint statement from the groups said, “Bermuda’s history is rooted in injustice and resistance. From the cruelty of slavery, our ancestors... Read more of this article
Day Of Solidarity With The Palestinian People
Social Justice Bermuda and Peace Collective will host a solidarity sit-in on Friday, November 29, at the Cabinet Grounds from 12 to 3 pm for the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The organization posted the image below on X and stated ”Bermuda, join us and Peace Collective this Friday, November 29, to observe the International... Read more of this article
PLP Support UN Ceasefire Resolution
Noting that while “Bermuda’s foreign policy is dictated by the United Kingdom,” the PLP believe it is “important to let the people of Bermuda know where we stand as an organisation,” and said their Central Committee “has voted to support United Nations resolution 2728, calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.” A... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Peace March For Palestine
The Peace Collective and several other organizations held a march this weekend to show solidarity with Palestine, and launched an online petition urging the Governor to support international efforts for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The organizers previously said, “The Peace Collective, along with Social Justice Bermuda, the Muslim Community... Read more of this article
Peace Collective To Hold March For Palestine
The Peace Collective, alongside several organizations, announced a peaceful protest and march in Bermuda on June 22, 2024, in solidarity with Palestine, and have also launched an online petition calling on the Governor to use “diplomatic channels to support international efforts for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.” A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
‘Israelism’ Free Screening On February 11th
The ‘Israelism’ film will screen at BUEI auditorium on February 11th. A spokesperson said, “From Tikkan Olam Productions and directors Erin Axelman and Sam Eilersten comes the film Israelism. The feature-length documentary film that explores how Jewish attitudes towards Israel are changing dramatically, with massive consequences for... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Apartheid, People & More
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Christopher Famous] Seasons Greetings, Happy Kwanzaa and Happy New Year to all. Yet another year has passed by. No doubt, some are reflecting on events passed and or planning on things to come. Less is More In reflection, there is something that I would like to share. For the last 12 years various local and regional... Read more of this article
‘Disheartened By This Act Of Desecration’
After ‘Free Palestine’ was spray-painted on the Israeli flag at the Jewish Community Centre, the President of the Board of the Jewish Community said they are “extremely disheartened by this act of desecration.” A spokesperson said, “A serious incident of vandalism occurred outside the Jewish Community Centre on Saturday,... Read more of this article
Call For ‘Genuine Peace’ In Israel/Palestine
[Joint Message] “A single candle on the darkest night can become a beacon of hope. An agreement for a 4-day+ pause – which began on Friday, 24/11/23 – in the six- week devastation which has been visited on Gaza, since the tragic events of October 7th, offers a possibility for a ‘flicker of light showing the way forward’. “The... Read more of this article
Jewish Community Displays Ribbons For Hope
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Jewish community is displaying yellow ribbons “as a symbol of hope for the safe return of 240 hostages held in Gaza” and as a “heartfelt expression of support for innocent civilians in Israel and Gaza who are facing unimaginable circumstances.” A spokesperson said, “The yellow ribbons... Read more of this article
