We Democracy

This week’s main story is about Benjamin Netanyahu, his time in and out of power in Israel, the extreme voices he’s allied with in his country, and one nifty trick to get John Oliver to do whatever you say. You have to watch the show to find out what it is, but yes, of course it involves horses.

If you already mentioned Marie Antoinette, here a photo from a demo we held when Milchen gave evidence in Netanyahu's trial, and the Psi-Ho-Lo-Git invited herself to Brighton to sit in the court room, you know, like you see in mafia movies.

Thanks for this brilliant monologue! Here’s a warm welcome we held for Sara Netanyahu when she came to Brighton in July 2023 for Arnon Milchan’s hearing.

There’s still time to sign our letter to the Prime Minister - the government needs to know that many British Jews support an end to the the horrific war in Gaza & want an immediate return of all hostages.

Please sign & share: yachad.org.uk/StarmerLetter

We wholeheartedly support the UK government decision to sanction extremist ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.

Last year hundreds of British Jews & Israelis in the UK wrote to the British PM calling for sanctions against these ministers.

Our statement:
yachad.org.uk/statement-on...

(4/4) This war will not save the hostages. Only a deal will.
This extremist government will not deliver security to Israelis. Only elections and diplomacy can.

We stand with the hostage families, and with the brave Israelis saying loud and clear: ENOUGH! STOP THE WAR! BRING THEM ALL HOME NOW!

(3/4) The release of hostages is not their priority. Instead, they pursue occupation, the resettlement of Gaza, the killing of thousands of innocent Palestinians, and a policy of starvation and forced displacement.

(2/4) Unfathomably, Netanyahu and his government have deliberately sabotaged multiple opportunities to bring the hostages home - choosing political survival and a messianic agenda over human lives.

(1/4) It’s almost impossible to grasp - it has been 600 days since 7 October.
58 hostages remain in Gaza. At least 20 are alive, their bodies and minds breaking down.

Really pleased to be speaking at this demo on Sunday, 3pm in Whitehall.

Please join us to show your solidarity with Israelis protesting against the war and in support of democracy👇🏽

OPINION: Letter signed by 36 deputies is welcome show of solidarity with majority view in Israel - Jewish News We Democracy - a grassroots community of Israelis living in the UK and their supporters - criticise Board President Phil Rosenberg's response to a letter calling for end to war in Gaza

Powerful words @wedemocracyuk.bsky.social @jewishnews.bsky.social expressing love of Israel (but not its extremist govt).

‘True solidarity means standing up for democracy…listening to Israeli majority saying clearly: end the war & bring all hostages home. NOW’

www.jewishnews.co.uk/opinion-lett...

Join us to hear from:
* Rabbi Lea Muhlstein
* Sharone Lifschitz
* Rebecca Singerman-Knight
* Dr Ruvi Ziegler
* Hannah Weisfeld
* Sam Engel-Warshaw

‼️ALL LINES HAVE BEEN CROSSED DEMONSTRATION - LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT‼️

🗓️ Sunday, 11.5
⌚️ 3 PM
📍 Whitehall, Opposite Downing Street

🛑 Stop the War & Starvation!
🎗 Release the Hostages!
 🛟 Save Israeli Democracy!

Understanding Hamas And Why That Matters 6.00pm Mon 10 March | Catherine Charrett, Helena Cobban, Jeroen Gunning, Mouin Rabbani | Free event at LSE

Apparently, according to @lsepress.bsky.social Hamas only need some "understanding" and they suffer from "vilification" and branded "terrorists" after the "events" of October 7.
Poor freedom fighters... 🤦‍♂️
www.lse.ac.uk/middle-east-...

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3/3 Following the dismissal of Defense Minister Gallant, it is now suspected that Netanyahu is targeting Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar, two of the few remaining gatekeepers defending Israel’s struggling democracy

2/3 These allegations are increasingly drawing attention to Prime Minister Netanyahu and in response, those close to Netanyahu appear to be seeking others to blame.

1/3 The investigation into Eli Feldstein, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, along with several others from the PMO, revolves around serious allegations of breach of security and life endagerment as well as attempts to manipulate public opinion against a hostage deal.

בזמן שמנהלים דיונים על היועמ״שית, על פצצות התאורה, על אלי פלדשטיין, על הסכם הפסקת האש בצפון, על טראמפ, על בן גביר ועל חוק הגיוס – יש עדיין 101 ישראלים בשבי החמאס בעזה. חלקם בחיים.

‏יש הפקרה. ואין מחילה.

‏יש גשם, ויש גם דמעות.

‏ובעזה מתבצעים פשעי מלחמה.

‏ויש התעלמות מוחלטת.

ביהמ"ש התיר לפרסם: אלי פלדשטיין הפיץ מסמך סודי כדי להשפיע על דעת הקהל בארץ דובר רה"מ חשוד כי פעל, בין היתר, במטרה להציג את ההפגנות כמחזקות את חמאס • פלדשטיין החליט "לעקוף את הצנזורה ולפרסם את המסמך בתקשורת הזרה" • הפרטים החדשים הותרו לפרסום בעקבות פניית כאן חדשות וכלי תקשורת...

Eli Feldstein, Netanyahu’s spokesperson, is accused of releasing a classified document to foreign media to sway public opinion in Israel, linking anti-government protests to support for Hamas.

www.kan.org.il/content/kan-...

The concern that Israel is committing ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza is quite severe. The IDF has removed tens of thousands of people from Jabalia, Beit Lahiya, and Beit Hanoun. The question is, will they be allowed to return to their homes?

Israeli police destroyed the Bedouin mosque at Umm al-Hiran. This is disgraceful. These people have shared our suffering on October 7, served in the IDF. Why are we doing this to them? There is plenty of room in the Negev to build Jewish settlements.

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Also, Dogwoof is accepting requests for additional screenings and several people have already asked for one at the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley. Adding your voice could help make it happen!

👉 Submit your request here:
releasing.dogwoof.com/the-bibi-files

ICA | PREVIEW The Bibi Files The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) is London’s leading space for contemporary culture. We commission, produce and present new work in film, music, performance and the visual arts by today’s most...

A Must-See Documentary Coming to London This December!
Alexis Bloom’s The Bibi Files, that was banned from screening in Israel, offers an unprecedented glimpse into the corruption allegations against Netanyahu, featuring leaked police interrogation videos.
www.ica.art/films/previe...

British Jews & Israelis in the UK are calling for sanctions on Ben Gvir and Smotrich the two far-right Ministers leading Israel towards annexation of the West Bank & settling Northern Gaza.

TAKE ACTION: secure.yachad.org.uk/page/160731/ac…t.co/tZUSl3GxMr

‘I don’t care who’s president there. I just want my kids to survive in Gaza’ Decrying Biden’s catastrophic legacy, Gazans harbored little hope for a Harris presidency — but they’re not enthused about Trump’s second term either.

‘I don’t care who’s president there. I just want my kids to survive in Gaza’ - https://www.972mag.com/us-election-trump-harris-gaza/

As Israelis and British Jews who value democracy and human rights, we believe it is critical for the UK to make a strong and unequivocal statement against extremism and sanction Ben Gbit and Smotrich. Email your MP and ask for their support 👇