Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Early this morning a peace camp was set up at Wallbridge, Stroud, to mark Nakba Day, when in 1948 around 750,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes during the conflict that established the State of Israel.
“Well, today is Nakba Day, May 15th, the anniversary of 76th anniversary of the forcing of Palestinians off their land in 1948,” said David Whitfield of Stroud Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
At 5.30am tents were assembled on the area opposite the Ecotricity building, and signs and placards tied to signs on the double mini roundabout at Merrywalks, with campaigners standing next to them.
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Encompassing the Stroud locality the team aim to provide engaging human interest stories, comprehensive sports coverage, and championing local businesses' success.
Living in the community they serve, editor Ash Loveridge, journalist Matt Bigwood, and photographer Carl Hewlett have joined forces to provide free-to-view local content devoid of a clickbait agenda and pop-up adverts.
Early this morning a peace camp was set up at Wallbridge, Stroud, to mark Nakba Day, when in 1948 around 750,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes during the conflict that established the State of Israel.
“Well, today is Nakba Day, May 15th, the anniversary of 76th anniversary of the forcing of Palestinians off their land in 1948,” said David Whitfield of Stroud Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
At 5.30am tents were assembled on the area opposite the Ecotricity building, and signs and placards tied to signs on the double mini roundabout at Merrywalks, with campaigners standing next to them.
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For the latest from Stroud Times visit: stroudtimes.com
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Stroud Times - the independent community-based news website.
Encompassing the Stroud locality the team aim to provide engaging human interest stories, comprehensive sports coverage, and championing local businesses' success.
Living in the community they serve, editor Ash Loveridge, journalist Matt Bigwood, and photographer Carl Hewlett have joined forces to provide free-to-view local content devoid of a clickbait agenda and pop-up adverts.
