Supporting Palestinians\u2019 Right to Resistance is protected under Free Speech: Dana Abu Qamar Wins Landmark Tribunal Victory<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/42d00648-fb12-b8a3-c73d-6472ca7a615d-819x1024.png\")
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<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are calling on supporters like you to join us in this fight for justice. Your donation, no matter how small, will make a difference in\u00a0supporting our efforts to hold the Dutch state accountable for violating its Genocide Convention obligations and for failing to take effective measures to bring an end to Dutch trade and investment relations<\/strong>\u00a0that help maintain Israel\u2019s ongoing colonisation of Palestinian land. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFOR MORE FROM DANA READ HERE<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYour solidarity made this victory possible!\u00a0Please\u00a0consider donating<\/a>\u00a0to support Dana with covering her legal costs and amplify her story\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\nELSC Warns Aachen University in Germany About Direct Involvement in Crimes Against Humanity in Palestine\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
On 30th September, the ELSC warned the Rheinisch-Westf\u00e4lische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH) in an open\u00a0letter<\/a>\u00a0to comply with its obligations to prohibit genocide and apartheid and\u00a0cut its cooperation agreements with the Israeli Technion University which is directly involved in crimes against humanity in Palestine.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTechnion is known for its close ties with the Israeli military industries. It conducts research and development in fields such as robotics, drones, and cybersecurity, which are then deployed by the Israeli military. The RWTH Aachen University and Technion are connected on multiple levels and have a partnership agreement,\u00a0which provides academic and scientific cooperation for military applications.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nFind out more here<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn the face of such blatant complicity, students at the University, organised as\u00a0Students for Palestine Aachen<\/a>, have been holding a protest camp against genocide on campus since May 2024 to demand an end to the cooperation with Technion.\u00a0You can support the students\u00a0by signing and amplifying\u00a0their petition<\/a>, and donating to\u00a0their fundraiser<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nShare on Instagram in\u00a0Arabic<\/a>,\u00a0German<\/a>, and\u00a0English<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Palestinian academic Dr. Shahd Abusalama\u00a0has secured a significant settlement with Sheffield Hallam University (SHU)<\/a>\u00a0after it was revealed the university shared confidential and derogatory information about her with third parties. Dr. Abusalama faced a smear campaign and was close to losing her teaching position at SHU. Her case reveals how universities, under the guise of \u201cinstitutional neutrality\u201d or \u201cprotecting\u201d the welfare of Jewish students and staff, have cracked down on Palestine solidarity across campuses, even collaborating with discredited outlets like the Jewish Chronicle.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nREAD MORE HERE<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nShahd\u2019s victory underscores the power of solidarity against unjust silencing tactics targeting\u00a0advocates for Palestine in Europe. These tactics often leverage the controversial\u00a0IHRA Working Definition on Antisemitism<\/a>, adopted by SHU last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/9bba60bb-a1d7-6aea-dfab-b278ed29dfba-819x1024.png\")
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\r\nREAD MORE HERE<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn the legal action,\u00a0first announced<\/a>\u00a0on 10 October 2024, our coalition of Palestinian and Dutch organisations demand:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- A ban on the export and transit of weapons, weapon parts, and dual-use items to Israel;\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- A ban on all trade and investment relations that help maintain Israel\u2019s illegal occupation, racial discrimination, segregation, and settlements.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The coalition emphasises that the findings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in respectively\u00a0January 2024<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0July 2024<\/a>\u00a0are clear:\u00a0Israel is plausibly committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, and Israel\u2019s presence, policies, and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory are unlawful.
We expect the judge to give a verdict within weeks following the hearing. In simple cases, a decision can come after one week while more complex cases require additional time.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSupport the case by sharing our social media posts in\u00a0English<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Dutch<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDOnate to support the case<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Setting up a small monthly donation to our legal aid fund can go a long way to ensure ELSC\u2019s stability and security at this critical time where we face an all-time-high number of repression cases. We cannot do this alone, and we need your help to continue supporting the movement!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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On 6 November in Milan, the ELSC in collaboration with Voice Over Foundation, Base Milano and Darna organised a community event entitled\u00a0\u2018Palestine, freedom of expression and the future of protest:\u00a0Strategies and tactics to protect the solidarity movement\u2019. It was an important moment to reflect on the movement in solidarity with Palestine in Italy and the challenges and difficulties it has encountered over the past year.\u00a0More than 100 people participated\u00a0in the discussion and shared vital reflections on tactics and strategies to open\u00a0new spaces for collective mobilisation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\n\r\nOur Senior Legal Officer\u00a0managing impact litigation work at ELSC\u00a0Daan will be speaking at\u00a0an interdisciplinary panel discussion\u00a0that critically examines the European Union’s legal obligations and evolving stance towards Palestine. This event will explore the complex intersection of international law, international relations, and humanitarian concerns within the context of EU-Palestine relations.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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On 29 October 2024,\u00a0we filed an emergency motion<\/a>\u00a0with the Berlin Administrative Court (Verwaltungsgericht Berlin),\u00a0requesting that the court mandate the German government to stop the delivery of military RDX explosives to Israel, which are currently being transported on the German cargo ship MV Kathrin. Berlin-based lawyer Ahmed Abed, member of the ELSC\u2019s network of lawyers in Germany, filed the urgent appeal on behalf of three Palestinians in Gaza, asking the German government to protect their right to life.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nREAD MORE ABOUT IT\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0AND\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\nJournalist Hannah El-Hitami spoke to\u00a0ELSC lawyers Nadija and Alexander\u00a0about our work, and Germany\u2019s weaponisation of racist policy, surveillance, and law enforcement to repress solidarity with Palestine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\n\r\nOur legal battle to hold companies like Booking.com accountable, which are complicit in and enabling ongoing Israeli settler colonialism, is still ongoing. Read more about it in\u00a0this recent coverage in Dutch<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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We at the European Legal Support Center (ELSC) stand in solidarity with the people in Amsterdam standing up against the genocide perpetrators, supporters, and vicious police force unleashed on the streets of Amsterdam over the past week. Allow us to remind you to:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n- Report all incidents of repression and request support by filling out\u00a0this form<\/a>, available in Dutch, Arabic, English, and several other languages.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Consult our\u00a0Know Your Rights Toolkit for Protesters<\/a>\u00a0in the Netherlands. It provides an overview of protest law in the Netherlands and pays attention to specific questions and themes that affect our movement. It is available in Dutch, Arabic, and English. \u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Read\u00a0these tips<\/a>\u00a0on what to do before, during, and after\u00a0house searches. \u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
- Consider\u00a0this guide<\/a>\u00a0on prevention and aftercare of\u00a0doxing. \u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nELSC TOOLKIT FOR PROTESTORS IN THE NETHERLANDS<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are working\u00a0to connect activists and lawyers to challenge the numerous removal orders issued during the October 5th national demonstration in Rome. Despite increasing repression in Italy, efforts to build a collective response are growing.
Please reach out to us<\/a>\u00a0if you received a removal order (foglio di via) on October 5th in Rome and are already in contact with a lawyer to appeal it. The deadline to appeal these orders is December 4th.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/e82a7081-da08-b62c-b952-ffa646b948ae.png\")
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Your donation, no matter how small, will make a difference in\u00a0supporting our efforts to hold the Dutch state accountable for violating its Genocide Convention obligations and for failing to take effective measures to bring an end to Dutch trade and investment relations<\/strong>\u00a0that help maintain Israel\u2019s ongoing colonisation of Palestinian land. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Your solidarity made this victory possible!\u00a0Please\u00a0consider donating<\/a>\u00a0to support Dana with covering her legal costs and amplify her story\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n On 30th September, the ELSC warned the Rheinisch-Westf\u00e4lische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH) in an open\u00a0letter<\/a>\u00a0to comply with its obligations to prohibit genocide and apartheid and\u00a0cut its cooperation agreements with the Israeli Technion University which is directly involved in crimes against humanity in Palestine.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Technion is known for its close ties with the Israeli military industries. It conducts research and development in fields such as robotics, drones, and cybersecurity, which are then deployed by the Israeli military. The RWTH Aachen University and Technion are connected on multiple levels and have a partnership agreement,\u00a0which provides academic and scientific cooperation for military applications.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In the face of such blatant complicity, students at the University, organised as\u00a0Students for Palestine Aachen<\/a>, have been holding a protest camp against genocide on campus since May 2024 to demand an end to the cooperation with Technion.\u00a0You can support the students\u00a0by signing and amplifying\u00a0their petition<\/a>, and donating to\u00a0their fundraiser<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Share on Instagram in\u00a0Arabic<\/a>,\u00a0German<\/a>, and\u00a0English<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Palestinian academic Dr. Shahd Abusalama\u00a0has secured a significant settlement with Sheffield Hallam University (SHU)<\/a>\u00a0after it was revealed the university shared confidential and derogatory information about her with third parties. Dr. Abusalama faced a smear campaign and was close to losing her teaching position at SHU. Her case reveals how universities, under the guise of \u201cinstitutional neutrality\u201d or \u201cprotecting\u201d the welfare of Jewish students and staff, have cracked down on Palestine solidarity across campuses, even collaborating with discredited outlets like the Jewish Chronicle.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Shahd\u2019s victory underscores the power of solidarity against unjust silencing tactics targeting\u00a0advocates for Palestine in Europe. These tactics often leverage the controversial\u00a0IHRA Working Definition on Antisemitism<\/a>, adopted by SHU last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Share on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0X<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n On 22 November, we will present our case in court, urging the Dutch State to cut all ties supporting genocide, occupation, racial discrimination and segregation, and violence against the Palestinian people.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In the legal action,\u00a0first announced<\/a>\u00a0on 10 October 2024, our coalition of Palestinian and Dutch organisations demand:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The coalition emphasises that the findings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in respectively\u00a0January 2024<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0July 2024<\/a>\u00a0are clear:\u00a0Israel is plausibly committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, and Israel\u2019s presence, policies, and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory are unlawful. Support the case by sharing our social media posts in\u00a0English<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Dutch<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Setting up a small monthly donation to our legal aid fund can go a long way to ensure ELSC\u2019s stability and security at this critical time where we face an all-time-high number of repression cases. We cannot do this alone, and we need your help to continue supporting the movement!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n On 6 November in Milan, the ELSC in collaboration with Voice Over Foundation, Base Milano and Darna organised a community event entitled\u00a0\u2018Palestine, freedom of expression and the future of protest:\u00a0Strategies and tactics to protect the solidarity movement\u2019. It was an important moment to reflect on the movement in solidarity with Palestine in Italy and the challenges and difficulties it has encountered over the past year.\u00a0More than 100 people participated\u00a0in the discussion and shared vital reflections on tactics and strategies to open\u00a0new spaces for collective mobilisation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Our Senior Legal Officer\u00a0managing impact litigation work at ELSC\u00a0Daan will be speaking at\u00a0an interdisciplinary panel discussion\u00a0that critically examines the European Union’s legal obligations and evolving stance towards Palestine. This event will explore the complex intersection of international law, international relations, and humanitarian concerns within the context of EU-Palestine relations.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n On 29 October 2024,\u00a0we filed an emergency motion<\/a>\u00a0with the Berlin Administrative Court (Verwaltungsgericht Berlin),\u00a0requesting that the court mandate the German government to stop the delivery of military RDX explosives to Israel, which are currently being transported on the German cargo ship MV Kathrin. Berlin-based lawyer Ahmed Abed, member of the ELSC\u2019s network of lawyers in Germany, filed the urgent appeal on behalf of three Palestinians in Gaza, asking the German government to protect their right to life.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n READ MORE ABOUT IT\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0AND\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Journalist Hannah El-Hitami spoke to\u00a0ELSC lawyers Nadija and Alexander\u00a0about our work, and Germany\u2019s weaponisation of racist policy, surveillance, and law enforcement to repress solidarity with Palestine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Our legal battle to hold companies like Booking.com accountable, which are complicit in and enabling ongoing Israeli settler colonialism, is still ongoing. Read more about it in\u00a0this recent coverage in Dutch<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n We at the European Legal Support Center (ELSC) stand in solidarity with the people in Amsterdam standing up against the genocide perpetrators, supporters, and vicious police force unleashed on the streets of Amsterdam over the past week. Allow us to remind you to:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n We are working\u00a0to connect activists and lawyers to challenge the numerous removal orders issued during the October 5th national demonstration in Rome. Despite increasing repression in Italy, efforts to build a collective response are growing.<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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We expect the judge to give a verdict within weeks following the hearing. In simple cases, a decision can come after one week while more complex cases require additional time.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Please reach out to us<\/a>\u00a0if you received a removal order (foglio di via) on October 5th in Rome and are already in contact with a lawyer to appeal it. The deadline to appeal these orders is December 4th.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n