Memphis Police Chief trained with Israel Security Forces

The death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers last month once again ignited outrage over the violent, militarized nature of U.S. law enforcement and placed scrutiny on police departments’ bloated budgets.

Among the objections to policing that are being revived are criticisms of a controversial series of trainings and exchange programs for U.S. police in Israel. Scores of American law enforcement leaders have attended the programs, where they learned from Israeli police and security forces known for systemically abusing the human rights of Palestinians. Here 

U.K. cleric disciplined by the Church of England on charges of antisemitism brought by the Board of Deputies of British Jews

On Monday, January 30, a Disciplinary Tribunal of the Church of England imposed upon the Rev. Dr. Stephen Sizer a 12-year ban on clergy activities following its December ruling that Sizer engaged in “conduct unbecoming the office and work of a clerk in Holy Orders.” Sizer—who before his retirement served for twenty years as vicar of Christ Church in Virginia Water, Surrey—is barred from licensed ministry in the Church of England. He cannot conduct worship, officiate at weddings, or perform other duties associated with the work of a pastor. Here 

In Historic Move, Barcelona Cuts Ties with Israeli Apartheid

Flanked on either side by a Palestinian and a Jew, and with a mural depicting Christian imagery as a backdrop. It is in this setting that Barcelona’s mayor, Ada Colau, made a historic announcement on Wednesday: the European metropolis would become the first to put all institutional relations with Israel on hold, including its twinning agreement with Tel Aviv. The reason behind the move? Israel’s practice of apartheid against Palestinians.

Credit for the decision should be shared, however. That’s because for over a year and a half now, an organization of activists under the name ‘Enough complicity with Israel’ has been publicly pushing forward the proposal, slowly but surely.

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More Resources

• We Can’t Just Let Blinken Give Israeli Apartheid the US Stamp of Approval Here

• Palestinian shooter was named after grandfather killed by Israeli settler Here

• No democracy with conflict - opinion; Encountering peace: Israel has a long way to go before finding a democratic common ground. Here

• US Jews must not side with Palestinians, ‘our mortal enemies’ — Israeli diplomat Here

• The US’s empty commitment to a two-state solution Here 

• On Armed Struggle and Nonviolence Here

Media Resources

• How the US is Planning to Build its Embassy on Stolen Land in Jerusalem: Webinar, Jan 31, 2023 Here

• Just Vision Breaking News: We're thrilled to announce that our latest film, Boycott, will be available to stream online worldwide starting March 1. Stay tuned for the links to stream the film on Apple TV, Google Play, Amazon and Vimeo on Demand. Learn more https://justvision.org/boycott
  

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• To: Church of England - Support Revd. Dr. Stephen Sizer's against his unjust victimisation Here