"I refuse to stand by and watch Palestinian and Israeli civilians pay the price for political failure. Humanity must be shown to those caught up in this violence and humanitarian catastrophe. Every life matters equally, and we will not be divided on this.

You must do everything in your power to push for an immediate ceasefire, to allow humanitarian aid for people facing intolerable suffering. The siege of Gaza must be stopped, and water, food and fuel allowed in. We ask you to work to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.

A path to peace and justice for all, that includes a fair future for both Palestinian and Israeli people, is the only way forward. Your government and other world leaders must work towards a de-escalation of violence now."

It is easy to feel hopeless watching the barbaric acts of violence continue in Gaza. But we must not be deterred. We must keep the pressure on.

People who survive the violence are being deliberately deprived of everything they need to survive – water, food, medical help and shelter. The Israeli authorities are using starvation as a weapon of war.

This is an act of collective punishment and against international law. Combined with the indiscriminate killing of civilians, there is an undeniable risk of genocide right now in Gaza.

The UK continues to fuel the horrendous attacks against civilians by allowing the sale of arms to the Government of Israel, despite knowing they’re likely to be used to commit war crimes in Gaza. All while refusing to act decisively to help secure a ceasefire.

Until it takes action, the UK is complicit in the killing of civilians in Gaza.

The UK government must do everything in its power to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

We must speak out and say that every life — Palestinian and Israeli — should be valued and treated with humanity. And that we refuse to be divided in our call for lasting peace and justice.

So please join us as we call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire now. It’s the only way to stop the death and destruction, get more aid to those who need it, and safely release all hostages.

As well as signing this petition, please donate what you can to our Gaza Appeal.