Palestine supporters condemn ‘shocking’ placards as pro-Israeli group gatecrashes Town Hall rally
Police made three arrests as protesters gathered for tense pensions committee meeting
Haifa
Pro-Palestine camp outside Hackney Town Hall to wind up – as protesters mull ‘change in tactics’
The camp has been stationed outside the borough’s municipal headquarters for two months
Hackney Mayor says she supports ‘ethical divestment’ following meeting with pro-Palestinian demonstrators
Caroline Woodley met with protesters camped outside Town Hall, including a woman who has lost more than 100 loved ones in the Israel-Hamas conflict
Israeli flag removed from Speaker’s office inside Town Hall, council confirms
The flag has been put away, along with two others representing Hackney’s twinning relationships
‘I was wrong to jump to conclusions’: Chair of HAIFA apologises to Hackney Green party councillors over ‘terrorists’ accusation
‘I would point out that I did not accuse all Green party members of being terrorists’, says Martin Sugarman
Pro-Palestinian protesters camped outside Town Hall vow to stay ‘until council divests’
Campaigners, who have already spent two weeks in their tents, are prepared for the long haul if their demands are not met
Pro-Palestinian protestors descend on Town Hall to demand end to Israeli weapons investment and Haifa twinning
Amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, local protestors call on Hackney Council to cease funding and axe relationship
‘Twinning must end’: Campaigners call on Hackney to cut ties with Israeli city
Chair of the organisation that runs exchanges between Hackney and Haifa defends relationship
Gaza: Hackney Council calls for cessation of hostilities
Green party motion passes – with qualified Labour support
Hackney Mayor backs Conservative bid to block anti-Veolia deputation
Hackney Labour group splits over decision to prevent local resident from speaking to full council over controversial waste contract