Friends of Al Aqsa

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🚨 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧: 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗞 🇵🇸

Israel has launched a major military operation across the occupied West Bank, with Palestinian families being forcibly displaced, homes and businesses demolished, mass arrests carried out and the entire territory placed under siege and lockdown.

In Al-Khalil alone, more than 2,000 Palestinians have already been forced from their homes. Israeli forces have sealed off the city and turned Palestinian homes into military positions and interrogation centres.

Benjamin Netanyahu has said “We will act to destroy this place, ⁠to change it completely,”

This is collective punishment. We cannot stand by.

Join Friends of Al-Aqsa for an emergency protest outside Downing Street to demand an end to Israel’s assault on the West Bank.

📍 10 Downing Street, London
📅 Monday 26 October
🕕 6:00 PM

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🇵🇸 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗙𝗢𝗔

Want to do more for Palestine? Join Friends of Al-Aqsa for an evening to learn more about volunteering, meet members of our team, and help shape our future campaigns and events.

Whether you’re interested in campaigning, content creation, event organisation, fundraising, photography, research, or community engagement, there’s a role for you.

📅 Tuesday 3 November
🕕 6:00pm
📍 127 King Street, London W6 9JG

If you’re based in London and want to get active, join us.

Sign up now at: https://t.co/Gv1ISEHlwR

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As part of 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Friends of Al-Aqsa presents: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗾𝘀𝗮 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿, an exciting, hands-on adventure designed especially for children!

Created to spark a deep love and curiosity for Masjid Al-Aqsa, one of Islam's holiest sites, children journey through themed stations, completing fun challenges and activities. At each stop they collect stickers for their very own Aqsa Passport.

Once all stations are completed, they officially graduate as Aqsa Explorers!

Details:
📅 Date: Sunday 29 November
🕕 Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
📍 Location: Audley Centre, Chester Street, BB1 1DW
🔞 Age: 5-12 (Must be accompanied by parent/guardian

Book here: https://t.co/NJiQ34mIY4

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🚨 𝗔𝗺𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗨𝗞 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

A new report from Amnesty International has documented the increasingly restrictive treatment of Palestine solidarity across UK universities.

From censorship and restrictions on peaceful protest to surveillance and disciplinary action, pro-Palestine activism is being subjected to heightened scrutiny, with Palestinian, Arab and Muslim students and staff disproportionately affected.

Crucially, Amnesty’s findings reveal a systemic institutional response to Palestine solidarity across the UK university sector, contributing to a “chilling effect” where people who speak up risk severe consequences.

At a time when Israel is perpetrating genocide in Gaza, the suppression of pro-Palestine activism raises questions about the UK’s commitment to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and academic freedom.

Swipe to read our update on Amnesty International’s report.

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🇵🇸 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗽 - 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

As part of 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Join us for a powerful evening exploring Palestinian loss, trauma and the ongoing struggle for justice through decades of life under Israeli occupation.

📅 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🕖 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 – 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
📍 Northfield Hall, Huddersfield
🎟️ Tickets: £5 per person
🔞 Ages 12+

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
· Film screening
· Refreshments
· Palestine-themed stall
· Exhibition

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄
https://t.co/qNFwxAB6jb

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💍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 ‘𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵’ 𝗺𝘆𝘁𝗵

What happens when a bride and groom choose to join a Palestine demonstration on their wedding day?

In a new article for Middle East Eye, Friends of Al-Aqsa Chair Dr Ismail Patel reflects on the photograph that sparked a wave of abuse online and what it revealed about the myths surrounding Palestine demonstrations.

For three years, our national demonstrations have been smeared as “hate marches”. Yet the reality is very different: families, pensioners, Muslims, Christians, Jews and people of all backgrounds have marched together for Palestinian freedom.

As Dr Ismail Patel writes, “𝗔𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻.”

Read the full article in Middle East Eye.

https://t.co/XFuATMTT9n

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𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 “𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆.”

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that Israel must “stop and reverse” its “forced establishment” of settlements in the occupied West Bank.

His comments are the latest sign of Israel’s growing diplomatic isolation as more governments condemn its illegal settlement project and take concrete action against settlement trade.

Just weeks ago, dozens of delegations walked out of the UN General Assembly as Benjamin Netanyahu began his address.

As Israel continues its occupation, apartheid and genocide against the Palestinian people, its diplomatic isolation is growing.

Read our full statement.

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𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿: 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 | 𝗠𝗼𝗮𝘇𝘇𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗴

🕯️ Our latest episode is live and it's one that doesn't flinch from the truth.

@Moazzam_Begg joins Lanterns of Liberation. A former Guantánamo detainee, human rights activist and outreach director for CAGE, his story is one of the most powerful testimonies of what the War on Terror really looked like from the inside.

They built a narrative. They sold us a war. And millions paid the price.

Watch now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts @thelanternspod

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𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗔 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

Join us for a meaningful and creative afternoon as we explore the beautiful tradition of Palestinian embroidery (tatreez) during Palestine Awareness Week 2026.

Tatreez is more than just intricate stitches, it is a symbol of resilience, identity, and the enduring spirit of Palestinian women.

What to Expect

🧵 Learn to create traditional Palestinian embroidery motifs
📖 Discover the cultural and historical significance of tatreez
🎨 Enjoy a hands-on, inspiring experience, perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike
☕ Afternoon Tea will be served

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this workshop

📅 Sunday 22 November 2026
⏰ 2:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Royal Suite, East Park Road, LE5 4QD
💷 £30 per person

Book now: https://t.co/yIV8kBkA3v

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📚 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗷𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝗹-𝗔𝗾𝘀𝗮: 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆

Discover the treasures of Masjid Al-Aqsa and why this sacred sanctuary lives at the heart of Muslim faith and identity.

In 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗷𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝗹-𝗔𝗾𝘀𝗮: 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆, Dr Ismail Adam Patel draws on the Qur’an, Prophetic traditions and the rich heritage of Islamic scholarship to reveal the spiritual treasures of this blessed land.

Explore Masjid Al-Aqsa not merely as a historic sanctuary, but as a living bridge between the temporal and the eternal. A symbol which strengthens Muslim identity, unites the Ummah and brings to fore timeless sacred traditions.

Masjid Al-Aqsa has inspired generations to honour it, protect it and remain spiritually connected to it. Learn the enduring significance of this connection and deepen your understanding of the eternal relationship between humanity and the Divine.

Available now. Order your copy.

https://t.co/fnKcXl0Ucy

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🇵🇸 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 | 𝟮𝟯–𝟮𝟵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 is approaching!

As Israel’s genocide in Gaza continues and Palestinians continue to live under occupation, it is vital that we continue to take action, raise awareness, create spaces to learn, and bring more people together in solidarity.

From culture, history and art to faith, food and politics, there are so many ways to get involved. Whether you’re an individual, part of a university society, a community group, a place of worship or any other network, you can organise something, start conversations and help build a stronger movement for Palestine.

Visit our website for more information and ideas to help you organise an event. Keep an eye out for details of FOA-organised events coming soon.

📅 23–29 November 2026

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Make sure to share your events using #PalestineAwarenessWeek

https://t.co/qMZNwCdy0G

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🇵🇸 WATCH: Dr Ismail Patel, Chair of Friends of Al-Aqsa speaks to TRT World during the National Demonstration for Palestine.

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𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗔’𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗫𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Before they were counted, they were known

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 is a memorial dedicated to the over 21,000 Palestinian children killed by Israel in Gaza.

The exhibition offers a powerful space for remembrance and reflection.

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿: Tens of thousands of Palestinian children’s names displayed as a memorial to the lives lost.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿: A powerful installation representing the 335 bullets fired at 5 year old Hind Rajab.

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿: Stories of the Children in Gaza.

Join us this week.

📅 Opening times:
Today: 12pm–6pm
Weekdays: 6pm–8pm

📍 Venue:
127 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9JG

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲.

Book free tickets now

https://t.co/ya7EYtRaMa

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🇵🇸 WATCH: Chair of Friends of Al-Aqsa, Dr Ismail Patel addresses over 250,000 people at the National Demonstration for Palestine.

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🇵🇸 WATCH: Tens of thousands of people march on the streets of London for Palestine.

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🇵🇸 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 2026

Only 4 days left till registrations close. Make sure to sign up for our Little Steps for Palestine sponsored walk before it is too late.

Hundreds of children across the country will be walking 3 miles to raise vital funds in support of Palestine and Masjid Al-Aqsa.

Every child who takes part will receive a registration pack, join an exclusive online story time session about Palestine and Masjid Al-Aqsa, and be celebrated with a medal and certificate at the end of the walk.

📅Date: 14/15 November
📍Location: Various cities across the UK
⏳Deadline: 12 October

Sign up now on our website while spaces are available.

https://t.co/8e7YEZATuQ

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𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦

This October, Friends of Al-Aqsa opens 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀, a memorial exhibition dedicated to the Palestinian children killed during Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

The exhibition will feature tens of thousands of names of Palestinian children, alongside an installation visualising the 335 bullets fired by Israel that killed five-year-old Hind Rajab.

Marking three years of genocide in Gaza, the exhibition will open following the National Demonstration for Palestine in London.

⏳ Opens Saturday 10 October, 17:00
📆 10 October – 16 October 2026
📍 127 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9JG

🎟️ Book your tickets now

https://t.co/ya7EYtRaMa

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🌍 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟲𝟬 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟬 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿

On 10 October, people across more than 60 countries will take part in a coordinated global mobilisation for Palestine. Over 200 organisations across six continents are participating in the campaign initiated by the Global Alliance for Palestine.

Three years into Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the global movement for Palestine continues to grow. From demonstrations and rallies to vigils, sit-ins and community events, people around the world are coming together to demand an end to the genocide, occupation, and apartheid and the political complicity that has enabled it.

10 October will be one of the biggest global mobilisations for Palestine yet. Share and support local actions to put Palestine at the centre of the international agenda.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲.

Read our press release.

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𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦

This October, Friends of Al-Aqsa opens 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀, an immersive memorial exhibition dedicated to the over 21,000 Palestinian children killed during Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

To mark three years of genocide we have created an experience built around remembrance. Walk among tens of thousands of names. Face the magnitude of Gaza's murdered children. Engage with an installation to visualise the 335 bullets fired by Israel that killed five year old Hind Rajab.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

⏳️ Opens Saturday 10th October, 17:00
📆 10 October – 16 October 2026
📍 127 King Street, Hammersmith, United Kingdom, W6 9JG

Book your tickets now on our website.

https://t.co/QEUOHZezoj