Joseph Willits 🍉 🦩🦚🏳️🌈🇵🇸🇱🇧
@josephwillits.bsky.social
Head of Parliamentary Affairs at Caabu (Council for Arab-British Understanding).
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Palestine, Lebanon, Parliament.
From between Junction 12/13 of the M6.
Not funny, but tweets my own.
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Palestine, Lebanon, Parliament.
From between Junction 12/13 of the M6.
Not funny, but tweets my own.
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I wrote this as Israel invaded Lebanon, as genocide raged on in Gaza.
Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, love.
For this is personal, & always has been personal, from Beirut to Gaza, Rafah to Sour, & to Nablus & Jenin. These are our friends, our loved ones, our colleagues. www.instagram.com/p/DAtL_w0CpT...
Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, love.
For this is personal, & always has been personal, from Beirut to Gaza, Rafah to Sour, & to Nablus & Jenin. These are our friends, our loved ones, our colleagues. www.instagram.com/p/DAtL_w0CpT...
An introduction of sorts I suppose!
In Shatila in October, one of twelve Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon (three in Beirut)
Nakba, forced displacement and ethnic cleansing.
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Nakba, forced displacement and ethnic cleansing.
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Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/josephwillits/
Joseph Willits on Instagram: "In Shatila, one of twelve Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon (three in Beirut), prayers marked the announcement of a so called ceasefire that came into effect on 10 Oct...
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November 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
In Shatila in October, one of twelve Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon (three in Beirut)
Nakba, forced displacement and ethnic cleansing.
See more in this post: www.instagram.com/p/DQCnGOajPt...
Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/josephwillits/
Nakba, forced displacement and ethnic cleansing.
See more in this post: www.instagram.com/p/DQCnGOajPt...
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Denying entry to British MPs shows how far Israel will go to cover up what is happening in the West Bank.
See Caabu's press release on Israel's denial of entry to Dr Simon Opher MP @simonforstroud.bsky.social and Dr @peterprinsleymp.bsky.social on a Caabu delegation.
caabu.org/news/news/pr...
See Caabu's press release on Israel's denial of entry to Dr Simon Opher MP @simonforstroud.bsky.social and Dr @peterprinsleymp.bsky.social on a Caabu delegation.
caabu.org/news/news/pr...
September 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Denying entry to British MPs shows how far Israel will go to cover up what is happening in the West Bank.
See Caabu's press release on Israel's denial of entry to Dr Simon Opher MP @simonforstroud.bsky.social and Dr @peterprinsleymp.bsky.social on a Caabu delegation.
caabu.org/news/news/pr...
See Caabu's press release on Israel's denial of entry to Dr Simon Opher MP @simonforstroud.bsky.social and Dr @peterprinsleymp.bsky.social on a Caabu delegation.
caabu.org/news/news/pr...
There was, until a few minutes ago, a Banksy here on the Royal Courts of Justice
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September 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
There was, until a few minutes ago, a Banksy here on the Royal Courts of Justice
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August 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Israeli apartheid against Palestinians in death as in life, as occupation forces are still holding the body of our friend, Awdah Hathaleen, preventing the community from burying him.
Yet his murderer has freely returned to terrorise Umm al-Khair today
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Yet his murderer has freely returned to terrorise Umm al-Khair today
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August 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Israeli apartheid against Palestinians in death as in life, as occupation forces are still holding the body of our friend, Awdah Hathaleen, preventing the community from burying him.
Yet his murderer has freely returned to terrorise Umm al-Khair today
www.instagram.com/p/DM7qPQYoW0...
Yet his murderer has freely returned to terrorise Umm al-Khair today
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Our condolences to the family and loved ones of Awdah Hathaleen, brutally murdered by an Israeli settler in his village of Umm al Khair in Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank.
A powerful advocate for his community, who spoke to Parliamentarians on several occasions. He will be sorely missed.
A powerful advocate for his community, who spoke to Parliamentarians on several occasions. He will be sorely missed.
My friend Awdah Hathaleen was murdered today by an Israeli settler, in his village, the Palestinian Bedouin community of Umm al Khair. I am heartbroken. Rest in power, Awdah.
An Israeli settler (sanctioned by the UK) shot Awdah in the chest.
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An Israeli settler (sanctioned by the UK) shot Awdah in the chest.
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July 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Our condolences to the family and loved ones of Awdah Hathaleen, brutally murdered by an Israeli settler in his village of Umm al Khair in Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank.
A powerful advocate for his community, who spoke to Parliamentarians on several occasions. He will be sorely missed.
A powerful advocate for his community, who spoke to Parliamentarians on several occasions. He will be sorely missed.
My friend Awdah Hathaleen was murdered today by an Israeli settler, in his village, the Palestinian Bedouin community of Umm al Khair. I am heartbroken. Rest in power, Awdah.
An Israeli settler (sanctioned by the UK) shot Awdah in the chest.
www.instagram.com/p/DMqbmajswn...
An Israeli settler (sanctioned by the UK) shot Awdah in the chest.
www.instagram.com/p/DMqbmajswn...
July 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
My friend Awdah Hathaleen was murdered today by an Israeli settler, in his village, the Palestinian Bedouin community of Umm al Khair. I am heartbroken. Rest in power, Awdah.
An Israeli settler (sanctioned by the UK) shot Awdah in the chest.
www.instagram.com/p/DMqbmajswn...
An Israeli settler (sanctioned by the UK) shot Awdah in the chest.
www.instagram.com/p/DMqbmajswn...
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Has the UK really learned the lessons of Iraq? Don't count on it
Caabu's Head of Parliamentary Affairs @josephwillits.bsky.social writes for @thenewarab.bsky.social
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Caabu's Head of Parliamentary Affairs @josephwillits.bsky.social writes for @thenewarab.bsky.social
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Has the UK really learned the lessons of Iraq? Don’t count on it
Whilst it’s surprising the UK didn’t join the strikes on Iran, the government is still complicit in enabling Israel’s aggressions, argues Joseph Willits.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Has the UK really learned the lessons of Iraq? Don't count on it
Caabu's Head of Parliamentary Affairs @josephwillits.bsky.social writes for @thenewarab.bsky.social
www.newarab.com/opinion/has-...
Caabu's Head of Parliamentary Affairs @josephwillits.bsky.social writes for @thenewarab.bsky.social
www.newarab.com/opinion/has-...
Has the UK really learnt the lessons of Iraq? That it even contemplated joining Israel in attacking Iran, being complicit in its aggression, is staggering as it commits genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, attacks on Lebanon & Syria.
Me for @thenewarab.bsky.social
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Me for @thenewarab.bsky.social
www.newarab.com/opinion/has-...
Has the UK really learned the lessons of Iraq? Don’t count on it
Whilst it’s surprising the UK didn’t join the strikes on Iran, the government is still complicit in enabling Israel’s aggressions, argues Joseph Willits.
www.newarab.com
July 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Has the UK really learnt the lessons of Iraq? That it even contemplated joining Israel in attacking Iran, being complicit in its aggression, is staggering as it commits genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, attacks on Lebanon & Syria.
Me for @thenewarab.bsky.social
www.newarab.com/opinion/has-...
Me for @thenewarab.bsky.social
www.newarab.com/opinion/has-...
Do join us tomorrow (Monday 23 June at 6pm (BST UK time).
Link to register here: caabu.org/events/caabu...
Link to register here: caabu.org/events/caabu...
June 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Do join us tomorrow (Monday 23 June at 6pm (BST UK time).
Link to register here: caabu.org/events/caabu...
Link to register here: caabu.org/events/caabu...
A really excellent and important panel that we're organising at @caabu.bsky.social on war in the Middle East, with four really excellent speakers, Jasmine El-Gamal, Azadeh Moaveni, Dr H.A. Hellyer and Daniel Levy.
Join us, and share among your networks. Registration here: caabu.org/events/caabu...
Join us, and share among your networks. Registration here: caabu.org/events/caabu...
June 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A really excellent and important panel that we're organising at @caabu.bsky.social on war in the Middle East, with four really excellent speakers, Jasmine El-Gamal, Azadeh Moaveni, Dr H.A. Hellyer and Daniel Levy.
Join us, and share among your networks. Registration here: caabu.org/events/caabu...
Join us, and share among your networks. Registration here: caabu.org/events/caabu...
Join us at @caabu.bsky.social on 23 June for this important online panel discussion on war in the Middle East, with Israel's war on Iran & continued genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, with panellists incl Dr H.A. Hellyer, Jasmine El-Gamal & Daniel Levy. Register here: caabu.org/events/caabu...
Caabu online panel discussion on war in the Middle East
Caabu invites you to an online panel discussion on war in the Middle East, with an expert panel consisting of Jasmine El-Gamal, writer and analyst, and formerly Middle East policy advisor at the Penta...
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June 20, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Join us at @caabu.bsky.social on 23 June for this important online panel discussion on war in the Middle East, with Israel's war on Iran & continued genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, with panellists incl Dr H.A. Hellyer, Jasmine El-Gamal & Daniel Levy. Register here: caabu.org/events/caabu...
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Join us at Caabu on Monday 23 June at 6pm UK time (BST) for this online panel discussion on war in the Middle East with Jasmine El-Gamal, Dr. H.A. Hellyer and Daniel Levy.
More details and registration here: www.caabu.org/events/caabu...
More details and registration here: www.caabu.org/events/caabu...
Caabu online panel discussion on war in the Middle East
Caabu invites you to an online panel discussion on war in the Middle East, with an expert panel consisting of writer and analyst, Jasmine El-Gamal, formerly Middle East policy advisor at the Pentagon ...
www.caabu.org
June 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Join us at Caabu on Monday 23 June at 6pm UK time (BST) for this online panel discussion on war in the Middle East with Jasmine El-Gamal, Dr. H.A. Hellyer and Daniel Levy.
More details and registration here: www.caabu.org/events/caabu...
More details and registration here: www.caabu.org/events/caabu...
Sanctioning two of Israel’s extremist ministers is welcome, but must go further. As many have highlighted, inc Parliamentarians in this letter, more needed to stop genocide in Gaza & pledged intentions to ethically cleanse Palestinians inc in the West Bank www.caabu.org/news/news/96...
June 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Sanctioning two of Israel’s extremist ministers is welcome, but must go further. As many have highlighted, inc Parliamentarians in this letter, more needed to stop genocide in Gaza & pledged intentions to ethically cleanse Palestinians inc in the West Bank www.caabu.org/news/news/96...
"As Palestinians face violent erasure, inc Israeli imposed genocide, starvation & ethnic cleansing, the UK gov simply is not doing enough, & an increasing number of parliamentarians are also coming to this realisation."
See parliamentarians letter to PM Keir Starmer caabu.org/news/news/96...
See parliamentarians letter to PM Keir Starmer caabu.org/news/news/96...
June 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
"As Palestinians face violent erasure, inc Israeli imposed genocide, starvation & ethnic cleansing, the UK gov simply is not doing enough, & an increasing number of parliamentarians are also coming to this realisation."
See parliamentarians letter to PM Keir Starmer caabu.org/news/news/96...
See parliamentarians letter to PM Keir Starmer caabu.org/news/news/96...
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96 UK Parliamentarians demand sanctions on Israel for war crimes against Palestinians
www.caabu.org/news/news/96...
www.caabu.org/news/news/96...
June 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
96 UK Parliamentarians demand sanctions on Israel for war crimes against Palestinians
www.caabu.org/news/news/96...
www.caabu.org/news/news/96...
Urgent appeal for Alaa Abd el-Fattah and Laila Soueif to Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act immediately.
We are gravely concerned for imprisoned British-Egyptian writer and prisoner of conscience Alaa Abd el-Fattah and his mother Laila Soueif www.caabu.org/news/news/ur...
We are gravely concerned for imprisoned British-Egyptian writer and prisoner of conscience Alaa Abd el-Fattah and his mother Laila Soueif www.caabu.org/news/news/ur...
May 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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We join 20 orgs in a letter to PM Keir Starmer to urgently raise concerns about the ongoing detention of British-Egyptian writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah, as well as the rapidly deteriorating health of his mother, Laila Soueif. #FreeAlaa
Read the letter ⤵️
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Read the letter ⤵️
www.englishpen.org/posts/campai...
Urgent appeal for Alaa Abd el-Fattah and Laila Soueif - News & Events - English PEN
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May 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We join 20 orgs in a letter to PM Keir Starmer to urgently raise concerns about the ongoing detention of British-Egyptian writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah, as well as the rapidly deteriorating health of his mother, Laila Soueif. #FreeAlaa
Read the letter ⤵️
www.englishpen.org/posts/campai...
Read the letter ⤵️
www.englishpen.org/posts/campai...
A privilege to see Application 39, written by @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social about Gaza as Palestinians continue to endure Israel’s genocide, starvation, atrocity and siege.
Lovely that Gary Lineker came and saw this brilliant play, showing his support and solidarity www.instagram.com/p/DKMbUeNid1...
Lovely that Gary Lineker came and saw this brilliant play, showing his support and solidarity www.instagram.com/p/DKMbUeNid1...
May 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
A privilege to see Application 39, written by @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social about Gaza as Palestinians continue to endure Israel’s genocide, starvation, atrocity and siege.
Lovely that Gary Lineker came and saw this brilliant play, showing his support and solidarity www.instagram.com/p/DKMbUeNid1...
Lovely that Gary Lineker came and saw this brilliant play, showing his support and solidarity www.instagram.com/p/DKMbUeNid1...
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Please join us today from 6pm opp Downing St for readings in support of Alaa Abd el-Fattah & his mother Laila Soueif, both currently on hunger strike, & call on UK govt for urgent action to #FreeAlaa
❤️ to all the amazing people taking part & the many more who we know would be there if they could.
❤️ to all the amazing people taking part & the many more who we know would be there if they could.
Join us for a vigil today at 6pm in support of Alaa Abd el-Fattah and his mother Laila Soueif, both currently on hunger strike.
Writers & activists will read from Alaa’s work as we call on the UK government to take urgent action to secure his release. #FreeAlaa
www.englishpen.org/posts/campai...
Writers & activists will read from Alaa’s work as we call on the UK government to take urgent action to secure his release. #FreeAlaa
www.englishpen.org/posts/campai...
May 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Please join us today from 6pm opp Downing St for readings in support of Alaa Abd el-Fattah & his mother Laila Soueif, both currently on hunger strike, & call on UK govt for urgent action to #FreeAlaa
❤️ to all the amazing people taking part & the many more who we know would be there if they could.
❤️ to all the amazing people taking part & the many more who we know would be there if they could.
At @caabu.bsky.social we've taken 161 British parliamentarians to Palestine since 1997 incl current Cabinet members & ministers, party leaders & chairs of select committees.
Such delegations are vital, so little wonder at attempts to deny them meeting Palestinians www.instagram.com/p/DIRIyMSCqv...
Such delegations are vital, so little wonder at attempts to deny them meeting Palestinians www.instagram.com/p/DIRIyMSCqv...
April 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
At @caabu.bsky.social we've taken 161 British parliamentarians to Palestine since 1997 incl current Cabinet members & ministers, party leaders & chairs of select committees.
Such delegations are vital, so little wonder at attempts to deny them meeting Palestinians www.instagram.com/p/DIRIyMSCqv...
Such delegations are vital, so little wonder at attempts to deny them meeting Palestinians www.instagram.com/p/DIRIyMSCqv...
I spoke with my friend Hassan about living in Homs in 2010 aged 23. I never realised how this time there would define my future.
I hold Syria & Syrian friends very dear, hoping for better, for true freedom, justice & accountability for all Syrians.
Please listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0ihX...
I hold Syria & Syrian friends very dear, hoping for better, for true freedom, justice & accountability for all Syrians.
Please listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0ihX...
E2: Joseph is 23 again
Homsick: We are 17 again · Episode
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March 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I spoke with my friend Hassan about living in Homs in 2010 aged 23. I never realised how this time there would define my future.
I hold Syria & Syrian friends very dear, hoping for better, for true freedom, justice & accountability for all Syrians.
Please listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0ihX...
I hold Syria & Syrian friends very dear, hoping for better, for true freedom, justice & accountability for all Syrians.
Please listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0ihX...
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Please continue to support Caabu this Ramadan, so we can continue to fight for Palestinian rights, and fight to end UK complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
Please share: www.caabu.org/news/news/ra...
Please share: www.caabu.org/news/news/ra...
Ramadan Appeal 2025
Caabu Ramadan Appeal 2025 - please support our vital advocacy work
www.caabu.org
March 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Please continue to support Caabu this Ramadan, so we can continue to fight for Palestinian rights, and fight to end UK complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
Please share: www.caabu.org/news/news/ra...
Please share: www.caabu.org/news/news/ra...
Governments, inc UK, must end complicity in Israel's genocide against Palestinians, & stop producing F35 jets & all arms responsible for so much death & destruction in Gaza & Lebanon.
Important letter org by @caatuk.bsky.social that
@caabu.bsky.social is a signatory to caabu.org/news/news/ov...
Important letter org by @caatuk.bsky.social that
@caabu.bsky.social is a signatory to caabu.org/news/news/ov...
February 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Governments, inc UK, must end complicity in Israel's genocide against Palestinians, & stop producing F35 jets & all arms responsible for so much death & destruction in Gaza & Lebanon.
Important letter org by @caatuk.bsky.social that
@caabu.bsky.social is a signatory to caabu.org/news/news/ov...
Important letter org by @caatuk.bsky.social that
@caabu.bsky.social is a signatory to caabu.org/news/news/ov...
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Over 440 people inc Caabu's Director Chris Doyle & Head of Parliamentary Affairs Joseph Willits have signed a letter demanding UK & int pressure on Israel following an Israeli police raid on the Educational Bookshop in Jerusalem
See the full list of signatories here:
www.caabu.org/news/news/ov...
See the full list of signatories here:
www.caabu.org/news/news/ov...
February 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Over 440 people inc Caabu's Director Chris Doyle & Head of Parliamentary Affairs Joseph Willits have signed a letter demanding UK & int pressure on Israel following an Israeli police raid on the Educational Bookshop in Jerusalem
See the full list of signatories here:
www.caabu.org/news/news/ov...
See the full list of signatories here:
www.caabu.org/news/news/ov...