“Students from LSE have sent a powerful message. People will not sit idly by while Gaza burns. We will take direct action to break the link between Britain and Apartheid Israel.”
Students at LSE have ended their six day occupation after winning a substantial victory.
This includes:
1) Officially School-endorsed day of charity for MAP (Medical Aid for Palestine) co-sponsored by LSE SU Palestine Society
2) Old books and computers shipped to Gaza by LSE
3) Scholarships: Discussion with school to find suitable candidates for scholarships sponsored by 4) LSE-PSI and LSE SU PalSoc with an official school committee
5) Disinvestment: Representation on the committee of the Council discussing an ethical investment policy to make the case for divestment (presented by a school official to give it extra weight)
6) A personal statement from the director on Israel’s assault on Gaza
7) No victimisations of students involved in the occupation.
This is a fantastic victory and shows what occupations can achieve. The key to LSE's success was that they involved large numbers of students by having a constant rolling programme of meetings and lectures in the ‘liberated space’, plus going out and leafleting, petitioning and doing lecture shouts to build up support.
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well done to all involved!
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