# Event Details - **Event Name**: Defend Masafer Yatta. Stop ethnic cleansing in the West Bank - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 05:45 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:45 pm - **Event Description**: Hear directly from Hebron's frontline defenders and UK activists. Learn how to take strategic action in Manchester to defend Masafer Yatta.About this EventDate and Time Saturday, 11th July · 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm GMT (estimated duration)Location Cross Street Chapel Cross Street Manchester, M2 1NLAbout This EventJoin Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine and key speakers to address the urgent crisis facing communities in the West Bank.Masafer Yatta, a cluster of villages in the occupied South Hebron Hills, is facing the imminent threat of state-sponsored displacement and ethnic cleansing. Over 1,000 residents are at risk of being forcibly removed from their ancestral homes. This event is a critical call to action and a chance to hear firsthand testimonies from the frontlines.Discover what actions you can take to defend communities under attack.Key Speakers:Mohammed Tamimi (via HIRN): We are honored to welcome Mohammed Tamimi, director of the Hebron International Resource Network (HIRN). HIRN works directly with embattled and isolated communities across the West Bank, providing material support, legal aid, and visibility. Come hear firsthand about HIRN's vital work and the day-to-day challenges faced by Palestinians under occupation.Codie (Protective Presence): Hear from Codie, who recently returned from Masafer Yatta with an international group providing a protective presence. International solidarity and monitoring are crucial tools in deterring military violence and supporting Palestinian steadfastness (Sumud). Codie will share insights on the reality of providing this presence and the impact it has on the ground.Why Attend?The situation in Masafer Yatta and the West Bank is rapidly deteriorating. This event aims to:Educate: Provide accurate, up-to-date information directly from those affected and working in the field.Witness: Amplify the voices of those resisting displacement on the ground.Activate: Equip attendees with concrete actions they can take in Manchester to support Palestine.Event Logistics:Arrival: Doors open at 5:30 pm for a prompt 5:45 pm start.Venue Info: Cross Street Chapel is an accessible venue in Manchester city center.Tickets: Please register for a free ticket to help us manage capacity. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/defend-masafer-yatta-stop-ethnic-cleansing-in-the-west-bank/100001991840127440 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Cross Street Chapel, Unitarian - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Cross Street Chapel, Unitarian - **lat**: 53.4817137 - **long**: -2.2444265 - **full address**: Cross Street Chapel, Unitarian, Cross Street, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Defend Masafer Yatta. 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We campaign for:An end to the illegal Israeli military occupation of the West Bank and a complete withdrawal of troops from all occupied territories.Support the right of return for Palestinian refugees of whom there are approximately 5 million according to the UN Relief and Works Agency.Equal civil, social, economic and national rights for Palestinians living inside Israel.As an anti-racist organisation GMFP is opposed to all forms of racism including anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and the apartheid nature of the Israeli state.GMFP has organised a wide range of events including demonstrations, vigils, public meetings, and film shows, and has raised funds for Palestinian charities and not-for-profit organisations.If you wish too be kept informed about the work of the branch, why not join our email listhttps://us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=976e4a3b13eb4ab54586fc810&id=e37596891fIf you wish to know more about the work of the branch email: contact@gmfriendsofpalestine.org" } ] } ] ```