I think that's a great idea. It's been incredibly distressing to sit and watch what is happening to Palestinians, MP's not responding to messages regarding this issue, although MEP Julie Ward has been very sympathetic and has taken the Palestinian agenda as her own now that she's in a position of power.
A joint statement from community psychologists would be a great gesture, especially for other community psychologists in Palestine to see the solidarity.
It's happening again.
More than 100 dead.
Hospitals damaged.
Families cowering in fear.
Many many homeless.
And the blockade means a shortage of medicines and other vital supplies.
Warships shelling Gaza and rockets landing without warning. 80% of Gaza's population are refugees or their descendants.
Confined in a small area - probably the most crowded on earth.
There are no smart bombs - always collateral damage.
The Nakba goes on.
Beyond the deaths and wounds, imagine the psychological damage.
BBC as usual giving biased reporting.
Don't believe me - read this from the mainstream Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/the-true-gaza-backstory-that-the-israelis-arent-telling-this-week-9596120.html Are community psychologists up for making another statement and getting maximum publicity and traction for it?
From: Mark Burton
Scholar-Activist.
Visiting Professor, Manchester Metropolitan University
