Reposted by BernieThe Irish Pages Press @irishpages.bsky.social · 26/09/2026“Under international law... an occupying power does not have the right to self-defence against the people it occupies.” ~ Avi Shlaim irishpages.org/product/geno... 032
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 19/09/2026“THE INTERVIEW MEDIA WANT TO BAN: Miriam Margolyes, Michael Rosen & Alexei Sayle” DDN substack.com/@teeashby/no...substack.com“THE INTERVIEW MEDIA WANT TO BAN: Miriam Margolyes, Michael Rosen & Alexei Sayle” DDN“ISRAEL & THE MEDIA ARE TERRIFIED of Miriam Margolyes, Michael Rosen & Alexei Sayle. 000
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 19/09/2026A clear picture without the distraction of muddled commentary and what passes for balance these days. Oxford Professor Avi Shlaim, an Arab Jew, lays out the Palestinian story with a clear account of the history behind this ongoing horror. #avishlaim #palestine #genocide @irishpages.bsky.social 012
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I also live in #Suffolk and aware of #edsheeran’s generosity to local good causes but clearly Ed would benefit from a one to one with #avishlaim or at least read his book. #irishpages #genocide #gaza 000
Reposted by BerniePaul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Israeli historian Avi Shlaim: "Under Netanyahu, Israel has committed the crime of all crimes, genocide... In World War II, Jews were defenseless victims of Nazi Germany, and today Palestinians are defenseless victims of the Jewish state..." 710684
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Went to see #StewartLee at the #marinatheatre last night. You can’t get this brilliant entertainment on msm or Netflix but you can see it in Lowestoft again tonight! 000
Reposted by BernieMet Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 14/09/2026As part of the #30Days30WaysUK preparedness month, we are sharing some simple tips to help you be better prepared for severe weather. We are responsible for issuing severe weather warnings, but when and why do we issue those warnings? bit.ly/3I5wqEg #WeatherReady 🧵1/2bit.lyWhen and why do we issue warningsDo you know why we sometimes issue a warning for a region experiencing severe weather while at other times, for the same region and similar weather we don't? Read on to find out. 1254
Reposted by BernieDefend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 11/09/2026"Is there anything I can do or say" Hundreds of far right, balaclava clad men descended on Dorset and Portsmouth to threaten and intimidate the most vulnerable. Meanwhile, pensioners holding placards are handcuffed, arrested, home raided and charged with terrorism offences. 36738
Reposted by BernieIreland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 09/09/2026youtube.com/shorts/sm3By...youtube.comUK sanctions on Israeli settlements a ‘seismic’ shift says AlbaneseYouTube video by Al Jazeera English 0166
Reposted by BernieAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 06/09/2026Photos: Gaza holds funeral for 100 Palestinians recovered from rubble aje.news/naywyr 8225132
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign #IPSC last week making sure their message was seen by visiting European Foreign Ministers. They are not in the UK so peaceful protest doesn't lead to arrest #palestine #Gaza #genocide 010
Reposted by BernieDefend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 21/08/2026BREAKING Peaceful protesters have revealed “terrorism” signs outside Preston Courts in support of the Barclays 5. The signs state “Saving lives is not terrorism - I support Palestine Action” This is in response to reports that the five may be unjustly sentenced as terrorists. 271504501
Reposted by BernieAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 21/08/2026‘Very unusual’: UK Palestine activists could be sentenced as terrorists aje.news/gnln5u 88140
Reposted by BernieDefend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 20/08/2026MORE DELAYS - “Absolutely bloody pathetic” Campaigner and former British Diplomat Craig Murray spoke outside court in Edinburgh today after a hearing in relation to the Scottish Judicial Review over the ban onPalestine Action. The court and the UK Govt are using delay tactics. 67647
Reposted by BernieDeclassified UK @declassifieduk.org · 20/08/2026👉 NEW — Jury refuses to convict seven Palestine Action 'organisers' for Israeli arms factory raid By Dania Akkad After 37 hours of deliberation, the jury was unable to reach verdicts on most of the charges www.declassifieduk.org/jury-refuses...declassifieduk.orgJury refuses to convict seven Palestine Action 'organisers' for Israeli arms factory raidAfter 37 hours of deliberation, the jury was unable to reach verdicts on most of the charges 114465
Reposted by BernieDiana @ditotts.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Check out the NEBriefing.org website for a screening near you. Or organise one in your community. Time we took charge to ensure our children & grandchildren have a planet to live on.nebriefing.orgNational Emergency Briefing on climate & natureNational Emergency Briefing | The UK’s leading climate and nature experts brief MP's on the risks, impacts and solutions to the climate emergency 002
Reposted by BernieNational Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 22/04/2026What if the whole country saw the full picture? This is a national emergency. The impacts are already here. But the solutions exist. Communities are watching the People’s Emergency Briefing and discussing what to do next with neighbours and MPs #EarthDay Screenings www.nebriefing.org/screening-map 7234193
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Avi on point as usual. His book is also a must read. @irishpages.bsky.social #avishlaim #palestine #genocide 0116
Reposted by BernieMartin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 23/07/2026Pls spread word. Three digits can help protect you from scams: 159. If you're suspicious of a 'call from your bank', politely hang up and dial 159. It connects you to a switchboard that puts you through to your bank's real number. Watch the video for why its extra protection 16366264
Reposted by BernieThe Irish Pages Press @irishpages.bsky.social · 22/07/2026“The best hope for resolving the century-old conflict between Jews & Palestinians lies not in the partition of Palestine but in building one democratic state from the river to the sea with equal rights for all its citizens, regardless of religion or ethnicity.” ~ Avi Shlaim 🕊️ 011
Reposted by BernieAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 19/07/2026Football fans in Gaza express support for Spain in showdown with Argentina, citing Spanish solidarity with Palestinians.aljazeera.comGaza cheers for Spain as World Cup final anticipation mountsFootball fans in Gaza express support for Spain in showdown with Argentina, citing Spanish solidarity with Palestinians. 7396100
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 19/07/2026A raw but compassionate view of city life under fundamentalist rule told through compelling stories. This should be a salutary tale for those concerned about repressive government legislation in the West. #RamitaNavai #iran #booksky #greatread @orionbooks.bsky.social 181
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 18/07/2026A depressing reminder of the criminal handling by Thatcher and the Tories of North Sea Oil. Well worth a listen given the outcry by the right wing for more drilling. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...podcasts.apple.com 021
Reposted by BernieTHE NERVE @thenerve.news · 11/07/2026Read the full piece here: www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le... And sign up at thenerve.news/membership to get our twice weekly newsletters. And get Stewart in your inbox every Friday. 04813
Reposted by BernieDefend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Filton 25 activist not guilty of violent disorder Eight of the Filton 25 are on trial for “criminal damage” and “violent disorder” even though they are not accused of having actually gone to the Elbit systems weapons factory themselves. Free them all. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukAlleged Palestine Action activist not guilty of violent disorder in Elbit raidEight defendants are on trial following the 2024 break-in at the Bristol site of an Israeli defence firm. 04021
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Support for Palestine expressed every Friday for 2.5 years at Shankill footbridge from 4-6pm, keeping Gaza in the forefront of people’s minds. The acknowledgement from the passing Irish motorists keeps them going. #bridgil #Palestine #IPSC #Ireland 010
Reposted by BernieJonathan Cook @jonathan-cook.bsky.social · 24/06/2026The judge in the Palestine Action trial is having a second go at trying to jail the respected defence barrister Rajiv Menon for contempt of court. Here is the section of his closing speech, citing a 350-year-old legal precedent, that offended the judge: jonathancook.substack.com/p/barristers...jonathancook.substack.comBarrister's powerful speech at Filton Trial reminds jury of its right to defy judgeStarmer and the media need convictions to justify Palestine Action's proscription as a terrorist group. Rajiv Menon KC spells out to the jury why it is a vital last defence against government tyranny 13827
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Thank you to #AviShlaim @irishpages.bsky.social who took the time at the busy #dalkeybookfestival to write a lovely note to my friend Martin @martycp.bsky.social one of the 3000 arrested for holding up a #PalestineAction sign in the UK. 011
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 19/06/2026What a lovely location for part of the #dalkeybookfestival. ‘The World After Gaza’ thoughtfully discussed by Ramita Navai, @sallyhayd.bsky.social, @deborahfeldman.bsky.social and Avi Shlaim. All views warmly acknowledged by the welcoming Irish audience... and me. 013
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Great read from @hettieobrien.bsky.social. Clarification given to this insidious system of money making, which along with fleecing us all through their greed, will also leave society poorer and vulnerable. #BookSky 062
Reposted by BernieDiana @ditotts.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Whilst I don’t condone what he did, I see #BBCNews is still reporting on Peter Murrell’s £400k, with a full inventory of what was bought rolling down the screen but nothing, zero, zilch on #NigelFarage’s £5m. £5m is quite a sum & you’d think the public would be interested. #hypocrisy 041
Reposted by BernieStravaiger @stravaiger1.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Total Israeli-pressured UK Stitch-Up Expert Stirrer Craig Murray nails it "Non-existent offences were listed by UK Police. The proscription was based on a litany of offences which never happened" Dozens of fantasy offences Dreamed up? Salmond. Sturgeon. Etc. UK Govt has Formcraigmurray.org.ukPalestine Action Scottish Judicial Review - Stitch-Up Incoming? - Craig MurrayThe proscription of Palestine Action was sold to MPs and the media on the basis of a deliberate campaign of lies, fronted by Yvette Cooper, then Home Secretary, and Mark Rowley, Commissioner of the Me... 002
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 01/06/2026#BBCnews filling in for the absent Farage. Absolutely tedious views from the insufferable overpaid Mason. 010
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Great read. #avishlaim provides first hand clarity on the negative impact that zionist expansionism had on the Arab-Jew diaspora after the 1948 war. The model for peaceful co-existence had been well established for centuries in Iraq and should be the renewed aim. #oneworld #palestine 032
Reposted by BernieWanda Gray @r-u-mad.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Breaking the Iron Wall: How Avi Shlaim Came to Reject Zionism www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRbc...youtube.comBreaking the Iron Wall: How Avi Shlaim Came to Reject ZionismYouTube video by Palestine Deep Dive 023
Reposted by BerniePaul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Historian Prof. Avi Shlaim exposes the UK as an active partner in the Zionist genocide in Gaza. He confirms Britain provided over 700 intelligence flights and military bases to supply the horrific war effort against Palestinians. 45335
Reposted by BernieFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Laura Kuenssberg, "Rejoining the EU.. Which Streeting and Burnham have mentioned" Wil Self, "I think the public would be much happier if Streeting stood up and said we have a problem with governmental legitimacy, because of the way the vote on Europe is still perceived" 2220748
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 15/05/2026The most perceptive view of UK politics. "Left governments almost invariably disappoint their supporters because, even when the prosperity which they have promised is achievable, there is always need of an uncomfortable transition period about which little has been said beforehand." G. Orwell 1943 121
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Streeting has resigned. Labour MPs need to hear from constituents now. Do not hand Farage the chaos he wants. Sign the petition and tell Labour MPs to hold the line: holdtheline.org.uk/petitionholdtheline.org.ukSign the petition — Hold the LineAdd your name to the petition urging Labour MPs to hold the line, back the leadership, and stop Nigel Farage walking into Downing Street. 000
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Dear #bbcnews you forgot to mention the investigation into Farage. However you managed to get Reform voter comments re. Labour whilst in their local. 000
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 13/05/2026The most perceptive view of UK politics. "Left governments almost invariably disappoint their supporters because, even when the prosperity which they have promised is achievable, there is always need of an uncomfortable transition period about which little has been said beforehand." G. Orwell 1943 010
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Heidi Alexander taking no crap from Krishnan. Not sure what #Channel4News are doing? It just comes across as shit stirring not news. It seems to be a cross broadcaster agreement to remove a Labour Government. 010
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Tried to watch #bbcnews again but it’s been taken over by GB news. Absolutely on the nose bias from the national broadcaster delivered with malicious intent towards a Labour Government. 000
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 11/05/2026The #bbcnews really don’t like having a Labour government. GB news standards from our national broadcaster. 032
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 11/05/2026I like you James and my bookshelf reflects that but this is another unnamed source. We should just ask all the media pundits who they would like in charge. Let’s turn it around on them and then we can analyse their motivation and so called expertise. 000
Bernie @berniet.bsky.social · 10/05/2026We would also be in a war alongside the USA and Israel if Farage had his way. The current broadcast political analysis is so poor we have to thank Stewart Lee for the most compelling and accurate description of the type of UK citizens likely to follow Farage. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uovt...youtube.comStewart Lee on BrexitYouTube video by lastbroadcaster 051
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![Mourners carry bodies covered in Palestinian flags during the mass funeral in Gaza City. [Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lofqead276vtc5647ye7sl2/bafkreibakoxoabwp5m3j4bsclnv4puwos3dpuupuhj37ikbwhmksetduda)
![The victims recovered from rubble were killed by Israeli strikes in 2023. [Jehad Alshrafi/AP Photo]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lofqead276vtc5647ye7sl2/bafkreif6aial2hzgizu477lfvtxw2etai7xk57g3zpa7b4kn3lpu5io3jq)
![Many of the dead came from the extended Malaka family, which alone lost 55 members, along with the Balawi, Salmi and other Zeitoun neighbourhood families. [Jehad Alshrafi/AP Photo]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lofqead276vtc5647ye7sl2/bafkreidxfgbd3q2mftk2w5r5tch4xafmpwpoqi3weisfctlg4f7v4jfsd4)
