Local UK Authorities Pledge Support for Palestine as Elections Near
Over 1,000 UK councillors sign pledge to pressure local governments to divest from Israeli weapons companies ahead of upcoming local elections.
In a significant show of solidarity, more than 1,000 local councillors across the United Kingdom have signed a pledge to support the rights of the Palestinian people as the country prepares for upcoming local elections. The Palestine Solidarity Campaign, a leading advocacy group, has been spearheading this initiative, which aims to pressure local authorities to divest from Israeli weapons manufacturers and take a stronger stance against the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
The pledge, which has garnered support from councillors across party lines, calls for local councils to
Source: Al Jazeera
