A community gathering in Corpach will welcome MP Brendan O’Hara this Friday evening as part of a public discussion on the ongoing crisis in Palestine.
The event, hosted by the grassroots group Lochaber Supports Palestine, will take place at Kilmallie Community Centre on 18th April at 7pm.
Brendan O’Hara, who represents Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber at Westminster, will deliver a talk following the screening of two short films by Noam Chomsky and Norman Finkelstein.
The films, both under 30 minutes, aim to set the stage for a deeper discussion on the reality in Gaza and the broader Palestinian struggle.
O’Hara, who has served as an MP since 2015, only recently began representing South Lochaber after boundary changes in the last election.
He brings with him a consistent record of advocacy for Palestinian rights, including repeated calls for ceasefires, parliamentary interventions, and work with human rights groups.
Speaking ahead of the event, O’Hara said it was vital to amplify the voices of those suffering under occupation and to take a principled stand.
“This isn’t just about foreign policy—it’s about human lives, and we must speak out,” he said.
He added that it was a duty as a public representative to advocate for justice wherever it is needed.
The evening will close with a question and answer session, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with their MP.
Entry is by donation and all are welcome to attend, whether familiar with the issues or newly curious.
Organisers hope the event will offer both clarity and compassion in the face of an often misunderstood international crisis.
They say it’s not just about education, but about building solidarity and action within communities like Lochaber.
Supporters of the cause believe local voices can and should influence national policy when it comes to matters of international justice.
They are calling for a stronger, more consistent UK stance on ceasefires, humanitarian access, and the protection of civilians in Gaza and the West Bank.
O’Hara’s participation is expected to draw a strong turnout from across Lochaber and beyond.
The event comes at a time of growing public concern over the humanitarian situation in Palestine and renewed scrutiny of the UK’s response.
With Parliament resuming debates and public protests continuing across the country, community events like this are adding vital momentum to the call for peace.
As one local organiser put it, “It’s about showing that even in the Highlands, our voices matter.”
