The aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Al Remal, Gaza, October 2023. Photo: Marwan Sawwaf/Alef Multimedia/Oxfam
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Gaza crisis: call for a permanent ceasefire
- Israel has breached the ceasefire agreement by carrying out airstrikes across Gaza
- Since the beginning of the conflict tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed
- Gaza is once again under a full siege - all food, fuel, electricity and humanitarian aid has been cut off
- The UK government must use all tools at their disposal to push for a permanent ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, and a path to justice
Gaza crisis: call for a permanent ceasefire
- Israel has breached the ceasefire agreement by carrying out airstrikes across Gaza
- Since the beginning of the conflict tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed
- Gaza is once again under a full siege - all food, fuel, electricity and humanitarian aid has been cut off
- The UK government must use all tools at their disposal to push for a permanent ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, and a path to justice
Our message to the Foreign Secretary David Lammy
"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 a permanent 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."
We are calling on our government to speak up and act
Horrific and relentless attacks by the Israeli military have killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Israel has systematically starved, forcibly displaced and deliberately deprived Palestinians in Gaza of everything they need to survive – water, food, medical help and shelter.
This act of collective punishment is against international law, as is the indiscriminate killing of civilians. The International Court of Justice has ruled that there is risk of genocide in Gaza.
We must speak out and say that every life — Palestinian and Israeli — should be valued and treated with humanity.
Join us in calling on the UK government to use all diplomatic and economic tools at their disposal to push for a permanent ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, and a path to justice.
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*Petition content was updated on 19 March 2025 to reflect the latest developments
