Caabu Letter in the Financial Times, 30 November
Both Israel and the Palestinians have security concerns From Chris Doyle, Director, Council for Arab-British Understanding
Updated: Over 120 MPs and Peers have signed this letter
Over 115 UK Parliamentarians from all major UK political parties have signed a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Rishi Sunak, calling on the UK Government to support a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the horrific killings. They urge the Prime Minister to support all measures to prevent further killings, which includes:
Caabu joins charities to call on UK Prime Minister to demand ceasefire and end to siege on Gaza
19 November 2023
Ahead of Monday’s Global Food Security Summit in London, 12 agencies including Caabu call on the British Prime Minister to demand an immediate ceasefire, an end to Israel’s ongoing siege, and the urgent entry of food, fuel, water and other vital aid. Read their open letter below:
Dear Prime Minister
It is imperative that the UK government calls for a ceasefire in Gaza immediately, fulfilling its obligation to uphold international law. The following people and organisations are just some of the many who have called for a ceasefire in Gaza:
Religious organisations and figures
Caabu Press Release: The failure of the government and Labour to call for a ceasefire is a betrayal of Palestinian civilians in Gaza
31 October 2023
Keir Starmer in his speech today at Chatham House once again referred to a meeting he had with agencies involved with Gaza. Caabu was one of the agencies present at that meeting.
Caabu joins UK charities in calling for for Immediate Ceasefire, Humanitarian Aid and Lifting Siege on Gaza
27 October 2023
As a group of UK-based humanitarian, development, human rights and faith charities working for the rights and wellbeing of the Palestinian people, we are united in issuing an urgent call to the government to support an immediate ceasefire, unimpeded access to humanitarian aid and to lifting the siege of Gaza.
Caabu hosted an online briefing: Refuge and Resistance: Palestinians and the International Refugee System, with Dr Anne Irfan who discussed her new book of the same title, on Tuesday 24 October 2023. Refuge and Resistance: Palestinians and the International Refugee System can be purchased here.
Caabu Press Release: UK must demand immediate ceasefire over Gaza now
25 October 2023
By Chris Doyle, in Prospect Magazine
October 20, 2023
Caabu Press Release: Rishi Sunak must call for ceasefire, full humanitarian access and lifting of siege
19 October 2023
British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak in his visit to Israel and the region, must call for an immediate ceasefire, full humanitarian access into Gaza and a lifting of the Israeli-imposed siege.
