Palestinians in Gaza are facing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe as a result of Israel’s military assault. In one week, Israel’s indiscriminate bombardment has killed more than 2,200 people, including over 720 children – more than during its entire 51-day assault in 2014 – and 28 health workers. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and more than half a million people displaced.
Israel’s military assault follows attacks in cities and towns surrounding Gaza by Palestinian armed groups in which more than 1,300 Israelis and foreign nationals were killed, and hostages taken.
The targeting of civilians is never acceptable. Urgent action is needed now to save lives.
Collective punishment, targeting of civilians and healthcare, and forcible displacement must be immediately ended and humanitarian aid permitted to enter Gaza. The international community has a Responsibility to Protect Palestinians from further atrocities.
Please email your MP today and ask them to demand that UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly:
Demand that Israel immediately reverse its “evacuation” orders for northern areas of Gaza, and ensure that Palestinian civilians are protected from attack whether staying in place or displaced. Displaced persons must be guaranteed safe return to their homes.
Work urgently to establish a ceasefire and demand an end to the indiscriminate bombardment of homes, hospitals, and other civilian objects and infrastructure.
Demand that all parties comply with international humanitarian and human rights law. Condemn in the strongest terms attacks by any actor on protected persons and objects, including healthcare personnel and facilities, and support accountability for perpetrators through independent mechanisms such as the International Criminal Court.
Immediately press Israel to end its policy of “total closure”, and allow the safe and unimpeded entry of electricity, fuel, water, food and other humanitarian necessities as well as medical personnel into Gaza.
Immediately respond to urgent humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza through a massive expansion of aid and the mobilisation of the UK Emergency Medical Team.