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George Galloway

Passionate Palestinian Cause Advocate,Politician

Friend of PalestineNot Palestinian, and stood with Palestine
Born
16 August 1954
Born in
Dundee, Scotland
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George Galloway's dedication to the Palestinian cause and his active participation in humanitarian efforts have made him a notable figure in supporting Palestinian rights. His involvement in various initiatives, including Viva Palestina, highlights his commitment to the issue.

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George Galloway, born in Dundee, Scotland, in 1954, is a British politician and broadcaster. He has been a Member of Parliament for five different constituencies over four decades and leads the Workers Party of Britain, which he founded in 2019.

Support for Palestine has run through his whole career. In 2009 he led the Viva Palestina aid convoys to Gaza, and in 2024 he won the Rochdale by-election on a campaign centred on the war in Gaza, though he lost the seat at the general election that July.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped George’s path.

  1. Became involved with the pro-Palestinian movement in the mid-1970s after visiting a Palestinian refugee camp.

  2. 1983-1987

    Served as the general secretary of War On Want (1983-1987), working closely with the Union of Palestine Medical Relief Committees.

  3. Founded Viva Palestina in 2009, a fundraising project for the Palestinian people, which provided millions of dollars and non-cash assistance to Gaza.

  4. Led the Viva Palestina convoy in 2009, bringing over £1 million in aid to Gaza.

  5. Participated in the Viva Palestina expedition to Gaza in July 2009, highlighting the blockade's impact on Gaza.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Advocated for Palestinian rights and raised awareness about the challenges faced by Palestinians under occupation.

  2. Organized and led humanitarian aid convoys to Gaza, notably Viva Palestina, facing significant political and logistical challenges.

  3. Engaged in political activism and discourse to address the issue of Palestine on various international platforms.

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  4. Actively criticized and opposed policies and actions that he viewed as unjust towards the Palestinian people.

  5. Collaborated with international figures and organizations to garner support and aid for the Palestinian cause.

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