The Council for Arab British Understanding works to advance Arab-British relations through its support for international law, human rights and democracy.
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Five immediate steps for a better UK policy on Palestine the next leader of the Labour Party and new Prime Minister should commit to.
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Over 115 UK Parliamentarians demand Rishi Sunak and UK Government support a ceasefire in Gaza, and an end to the horrific killings. #ceasefirenow
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@RishiSunak @David_Cameron @tariqahmadbt @Keir_Starmer @DavidLammy
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If pro-democracy activist & British-Egyptian citizen Alaa Abd el-Fattah is not released & consular access not granted, there should be "serious diplomatic consequences" for Egypt says @DavidLammy.
#SaveAlaa @FreedomForAlaa #COP27
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127 British politicians demand UK impose sanctions on Israel in the event of annexation of occupied Palestinian territory caabu.org/news/news/127-brit…
See the Guardian's coverage of the letter from former Cabinet members, ministers, diplomats, MPs & Peers. theguardian.com/world/2020/m…
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A YouGov poll commissioned by @MedicalAidPal @Caabu has shown that the majority of British people think there should be an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and would support the UK ending its arms sales to Israel for the duration of the conflict in Gaza. caabu.org/news/press-release…
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British Parliamentarians demand that Israel must not use starvation as a weapon of war against Palestinians as Gaza faces famine.
See the letter to Foreign Secretary @David_Cameron currently signed by 115 MPs and Peers: caabu.org/news/news/british-…
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73% of British public oppose Donald Trump’s plans for Gaza and want Britain to publicly oppose them - see @Caabu @MedicalAidPal opinion poll
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A @YouGov poll commissioned by @MedicalAidPal & @caabu highlights overwhelming level of public support for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza - 71% of the British public believe there definitely (48%) or probably (23%) should be an immediate ceasefire caabu.org/news/press-release…
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UK must take action to stop Israeli war crimes in occupied East Jerusalem
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#SaveSheikhJarrah
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There is nowhere left for Gazans to go.
An assault on Rafah will risk civilian casualties for 1.3 million people seeking shelter.
@RishiSunak must act to stop the Israeli offensive, end all military support for Israel, and call for an immediate ceasefire.
#RafahUnderAttack
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"By pulling Gaza film, BBC shows it cannot stand up to Israel"
Caabu Director @Doylech writes for @MiddleEastEye on how "the BBC has lost any semblance of a spine on Israel" following its removal of a documentary narrated by children in Gaza.
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Grateful that Lord John Hendy KC and @DrRosena have added their names in support of this letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. #ceasefirenow
Over 115 UK Parliamentarians demand Rishi Sunak and UK Government support a ceasefire in Gaza, and an end to the horrific killings. #ceasefirenow
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@RishiSunak @David_Cameron @tariqahmadbt @Keir_Starmer @DavidLammy
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British MPs spoke in an Urgent Question on Israel-Palestine today. It was secured by @LaylaMoran. We've collated some of the speeches made. caabu.org/news/news/british-…
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Over 440 people including @Caabu's @Doylech and @josephwillits have signed a letter demanding UK and international pressure on Israel following an Israeli police raid on the Educational Bookshop in Jerusalem.
See the full list of signatories here:
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British MPs outraged over the killing of and desecration of Palestinian journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral.
Watch some of their contributions here: caabu.org/news/video/british…
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We're hiring an Education and Scholarships Officer (1 year) Shared role, between Caabu (Council for Arab-British Understanding) and The Amjad & Suha Bseisu Foundation.
This is a great opportunity to come and join the Caabu team .
More details here:
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Caabu issued a joint statement to UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy, together with @WarOnWant, @ICJPalestine, @GLAN_LAW and @CAATuk, calling for the UK government to end its support for Israel's unlawful use of force against Syria.
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Please support @Caabu – we need your help more than ever to continue our advocacy for Palestinian rights, an immediate ceasefire, full humanitarian access to Gaza and proper accountability via the ICC & ICC; pushing for full UK arms embargo on Israel caabu.org/get-involved/donat…
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Joint @MedicalAidPal -@Caabu Press Release: 84% of British public says that ICC arrest warrants must be respected caabu.org/news/press-release…
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European Parliamentarians (inc from the UK) urge action on Israeli Government over attacks on Palestinian civil society, forced dispossession and illegal settlements.
See their letter to various European Foreign Ministers, inc @trussliz @JosepBorrellF caabu.org/news/news/european…
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‘@CrispinBlunt challenges Prime Minister @BorisJohnson on illegal Israeli annexation of occupied Palestinian territory, “a grave breach of international law.” piped.video/yMqkhxrHdrY
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56 UK Parliamentarians have written to @David_Cameron and @JamesCleverly, calling for the UK Government to ban violent Israeli settlers who commit or incite crimes of violence and intimidation against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. caabu.org/news/news/56-uk-pa…
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62 NGOs (including @Caabu) urge MPs to support the motion for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza
#ceasefirenow
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Letter from 133 UK parliamentarians rejecting US ‘peace plan’, calling for action against Israeli annexation.
UK needs to work with other countries to “demonstrate that serious breaches of international law result in serious consequences.”
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107 UK Parliamentarians have written a letter, sent by @stellacreasy, to UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy on 15 December 2024, demanding the Egyptian government's release of British-Egyptian Alaa Abd El-Fattah.
#FreeAlaa
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Over 60 UK Parliamentarians call for UK Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly to secure the release of Alaa Abd el-Fattah, the British-Egyptian pro-democracy activist and writer, unlawfully imprisoned in Egypt for 9 years. #FreeAlaa @FreedomForAlaa caabu.org/news/news/over-60-…
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UK charities ask: Is the UK government abandoning the Palestinian people?
Caabu & other UK humanitarian, development, human rights & faith orgs call for UK government to act on Israel's planned annexation & demonstrate it hasn't abandoned Palestinians caabu.org/news/news/uk-chari…
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Palestinian Christian @dahliaqumsieh, from Bethlehem, voiced the root cause of the oppression of the Palestinians as the colonisation & apartheid.
She highlighted that "the sensitivity shouldn't be that we use these terms, but that these crimes are happening in the 21st Century."
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90 Parliamentarians express grave concern about Trump’s Jerusalem decision, call for UK leadership in pursuing peace and for the recognition of the State of Palestine
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We’re grateful to @BBCNews for responding quickly to our complaint about falsely stating Bethlehem is in Israel & have been informed that the relevant teams have been spoken to & a note sent to all editorial staff.
We hope that such inaccuracies and falsehoods aren’t repeated.
Come on @BBCNews, isn’t it about time that you stopped referring to Palestinian cities such as Bethlehem as being “in Israel”? It isn’t.
Palestinians across the West Bank inc in Bethlehem are occupied by Israel and live under brutal Israeli military occupation. @samanthaTVnews
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Caabu has held three important parliamentary briefings on Palestine over the past two weeks, inc with the Palestinian Ambassador @hzomlot, on reporting from Gaza with journalist & filmmaker @YousefHammash & a launch of a briefing of a 100 day plan for the new government on Gaza.
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370 European Parliamentarians call for an end to forced dispossession of Palestinians, referencing inequality and apartheid.
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The UK must support Palestinian civil society under attack. Various UK charities urge the UK to take immediate action to support Palestinian civil society under attack and take action for prevent further escalation repression and attacks. #StandWithThe6 caabu.org/news/news/uk-must-…
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The Government's recognition of the clear risk that Israel is using UK arms in serious violations of IHL is a welcome step forward, but it must end ALL arms transfers to Israel
18 UK charities respond to UK suspension of some arms licences to Israel
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Israeli Government’s attacks on six Palestinian civil society groups must be resisted.
Caabu among 16 UK-based organisations condemning the Israeli Government’s shocking decision to declare six Palestinian civil society groups as ‘terrorist organisations’ caabu.org/news/news/israeli-…
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Amongst those who voted for the Conservative Party in 2019, the poll found that 40% are in favour of the UK suspending arms sales to Israel, while just 24% opposed. Amongst those who voted for Labour, 74% are in favour of the UK suspending arms sales, compared to 7% who oppose.
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Senior Conservative politician @CrispinBlunt calls for British government to make clear its position on annexation of occupied Palestinian territory & trade with Israel.
UK cannot stand idly by knowing that international law is planned to be broken.
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Over 100 UK Parliamentarians lay out practical steps Foreign Office can take to help free imprisoned British-Egyptian writer, Alaa Abd el-Fattah
#freealaa @FreedomForAlaa caabu.org/news/news/over-100…
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Caabu condemns the Israeli onslaught against Palestinian civil society, an outrageous attempt to silence criticism of its systematic violations of international law. The international community must send a firm response that such behaviour cannot be tolerated....
UN Human Rights Office in the OPT : Counter-terrorism legislation must not be used to constrain legitimate human rights and humanitarian work.
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Gaza women with cancer refused permits by Israel for life saving treatment: Parliamentarians raise their plight with Foreign Secretary @Jeremy_Hunt. Letter sent by @Caabu board member @paulasherriff with UK parliamentarians who have been on delegations caabu.org/news/news/gaza-wom…
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I'm learning Arabic to be a better MP for Syrian refugees and other refugees from the Middle East, says @ThangamMP, Chair of @APPGRefugees in debate in Parliament on Refugee Family Reunion, secured by @AngusMacNeilSNP #RefugeeWeek facebook.com/Caabu67/videos/…
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15 NGOs including @Caabu call on the UK to take urgent action to protect Palestinians in Gaza from the imminent existential threat they face caabu.org/news/news/15-ngos-…
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This latest poll, (see attached file) conducted after six months of intensifying humanitarian crisis in Gaza, found that 55% of people support the UK ending the sale of arms to Israel for the duration of the conflict in Gaza. Only 13% want to see the continuation of arms sales.
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The UK must demand that Israel immediately stops its offensive into Rafah and call for a ceasefire now
Letter to the Prime Minister @RishiSunak from the Humanitarian and Human Rights Sector, including @Caabu
#RafahUnderAttack
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UK charities call for immediate end to closure of Gaza after 15 years of collective punishment and imposed fragmentation.
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See statement from 16 organisations inc @Caabu calling for an end to the severe closure regime and blockade on Palestinians in Gaza.
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UK aid agencies at risk of closure in Deir Al Balah
12 UK charities and organisations reiterate call for the immediate suspension of ALL arms sales to the Government of Israel
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The UK Government must do more to prevent more death, destruction and degradation in Gaza.
Caabu join organisations in demanding action of the UK Government and MPs.
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From @caabu @MedicalAidPal @YouGov poll released today - how British public overwhelming wants to see immediate ceasefire in Gaza - caabu.org/news/press-release…
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Low public approval for both the UK Government and Labour opposition’s handling of the Gaza crisis was also found. Only 18% of people polled approve of the UK Government's response, while even fewer, just 12%, approve of the response from Labour.
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Israeli attacks on Palestinian schools in Gaza have to stop. Today, Israeli strikes on Al-Taba'een school killed nearly 100 people. Israeli forces have hit at least one school per day over the last week, each one hosting huge numbers of civilians. theguardian.com/world/live/2…
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UK government must stop crackdown on freedom of expression, warn 46 NGOs including Caabu.
It is the responsibility of any government to ensure that all people can fully exercise their rights
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Caabu hosted the Palestinian Ambassador @hzomlot who spoke to Parliamentarians, urging unequivocal respect for international law & that the ICJ opinion has drawn a line under the legal debate; this is a question of occupier versus occupied & coloniser versus colonised.
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We call on world leaders to act urgently to protect @UNRWA from unprecedented, dangerous attacks it faces from the Israeli Government.
Dismantling UNRWA would be catastrophic for Palestinians especially in Gaza and the West Bank.
Statement from 52 orgs.
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Join @Caabu and @dianadarke for this online book launch on Tuesday 4 October at 6pm (UK time BST), where she will be discussing her new book, The Ottomans: A Cultural Legacy.
More details and sign up here: caabu.org/events/caabu/ottom…
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The Time is Right to Recognise Palestine: Letter to the Times from a cross-party group of Parliamentarians ahead of the UK's final EU foreign affairs council. Signatories include @Caabu chair @DavidJonesMP & board member @amcarmichaelMP caabu.org/news/news/time-rig…
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Join us at @Caabu for this panel discussion on the current & future status of the Palestinian struggle for freedom & justice with @TareqBaconi, @MarwanMuasher & @sarahleah1, chaired by @janinedigi on Thurs 3 June 6pm (UK).
More information & sign up here: caabu.org/events/caabu/futur…
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UK must lead international response to the Israeli invasion of Rafah and impose full arms embargo on Israel caabu.org/news/press-release…
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For years, Palestinians have lived under a multilayered system that watches & controls their lives! What are the mechanisms, & how does it affect Palestinians’ day-to-day life?
Check out this post and share it to spread the word!
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#LifeUnderSurveillance
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The poll further found that 73% of people support an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, including 67% of those who voted Conservative in 2019 and 86% amongst Labour. Only 8% believe that there should not be one.
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Please support Caabu's work today by becoming a member caabu.org/members
Or through a donation: caabu.org/get-involved/donat…
You can catch up on many of our recent online events here: caabu.org/news/category/vide…
We rely on the generous support of members, supporters & friends!
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Watch Caabu's online panel discussion on what future for Libya's political roadmap.
We were delighted that @AsmaKhalifaLY, @el_khawaga and @Tmegrisi were able to join us for this event.
Watch the full discussion here: caabu.org/news/news/what-fut…
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UK politicians demand Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly introduces consequences for new Israeli government's annexationist policies.
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The UK needs to do much more in terms of sanctioning illegal Israeli settlers and settler groups.
As this shows, the UK is behind the US and the EU on individuals and organisations responsible for violent attacks on Palestinians, theft of Palestinian land.
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It’s time the UK government takes action to stop Israeli war crimes.
Read this from @Caabu patron @SayeedaWarsi politicshome.com/thehouse/ar…
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'@Dr_PhilippaW raises Gaza cancer patients and access to Gaza with @AlistairBurtUK following Israel denying her access together with two other doctors on @MedicalAidPal project. Burt praises the work she does on this issue.
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Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly states to Parliamentarians that UK has not engaged Itamar Ben Gvir in role as National Security Minister & has no plans to do so. He reaffirms long standing UK position that all Israeli settlements inc outposts are illegal caabu.org/news/news/british-…
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Various UK parliamentarians have criticised the UK government's abstention on a vote on Jerusalem at the UN.
This includes @Caabu chair @DavidJonesMP, board member @amcarmichaelmp & co-chairs of @PalestineAPPG, @JulieElliottMP & @SayeedaWarsi.
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138 European Parliamentarians urge EU action on Israeli settlement plans in E1 and forced dispossession of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta caabu.org/news/news/138-euro…
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Response from @FCDOGovUK to @Caabu letter to @DavidLammy
The UK government's failure to impose an arms embargo on Israel not least after, as the Foreign Office admitted, strikes on 17 Palestinian schools in Gaza in July alone, is alarming.
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The failure of UK government & others to take serious action against Israeli settlements over decades has led to a massive surge in settlement expansion which effectively amounts to annexation. peacenow.org.il/en/new-settl…
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We've produced a briefing on Israel’s illegal Annexation of Occupied Palestinian Territory - which also includes a link to other resources and reports of relevance caabu.org/news/news/briefing…
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Stop the demolition of Khan al Ahmar: UK politicians urge @foreignoffice & @DFID_UK Minister, @AlistairBurtUK caabu.org/news/news/stop-dem…
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Everyone @caabu is devastated at the scenes from Beirut after today's explosions. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lebanese people. The international community including the UK should respond quickly and effectively to help the city and its people recover.
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Only 9% of people approved of the Labour Party’s handling of the conflict (2% strongly, 7% somewhat), versus 30% disapproving (14% strongly and 16% somewhat). Neither party currently supports an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
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Ways to help Lebanon after the blast in Beirut.
We've collated various fundraisers, initiatives, and listed charities and NGOs you can support.
Please do let us know if there are any others which should be added.
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Caabu's Chair @DavidJonesMP urges the Prime Minister to respect and support the independence of the ICC, in response to Boris Johnson's views on the ICC decision to initiate an investigation into possible war crimes in Palestine. See his letter: caabu.org/news/news/respect-…
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No 10 Downing Street's disgraceful attempt to retract the clear statement of UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy, accusing Israel of violating international law with its blockade of Gaza, undermines the government’s claims that it respects international law.
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MPs press for sanctions against Israel over West Bank annexations.
Coverage of the letter in The Guardian from @patrickwintour. theguardian.com/world/2020/m…
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As Israel has legislated a ban on all UNRWA operations in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory, Caabu Director @Doylech has written to UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy, calling for the UK to take action if Israel proceeds with this disastrous step.
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108 British Parliamentarians demand British Prime Minister @BorisJohnson act robustly to any Israeli annexation of Occupied Palestinian Territory. Signatories include @Caabu board members @DavidJonesMP, @paulasherriff & @amcarmichaelMP caabu.org/news/news/108-brit…
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Calling all teachers!
Whether you're looking to explore current events, delve into Arabic language and culture, or address stereotypes and misconceptions, we are here to support you.
Contact Caabu’s Education Officer, Felicity Garvey felicity@caabu.org
#teachers #education
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Over 230 global civil society organisations including @Caabu wrote to governments producing F-35 jets like the UK demanding them to stop arming Israel.
Governments must be held accountable for the F-35 programme & complicity in Israel’s crimes in Gaza.
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This Ramadan @caabu really needs your support to allow us to increase our brilliant advocacy for Palestinian rights here in the UK and to fight against UK complicity with Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Please do give generously if you can caabu.org/news/news/ramadan-…
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Press release UK has to condemn Israeli plan for forcible transfer of 1.1 million Palestinians caabu.org/news/press-release…
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Key steps the UK Government must take in its first 100 days to address the catastrophe in Gaza, in light of potential genocide.
See these key steps outlined by 20 UK charities humanitarian, development, human rights and faith-based
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Charities urge UK government to uphold principles of international law and justice in face of US so-called ‘Deal of the Century’ caabu.org/news/news/charitie… #Palestine
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In occupied Hebron, surveillance technologies deepen Palestinians' feeling of curtailment with the presence of CCTV cameras, drones, and remote-operated weaponry.
Check out this post to know more.
#LifeUnderSurveillance
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This finding reinforces the results of previous YouGov polls in March and April, and shows durable support for a suspension of arms sales after the recent escalation between Israel and Iran.
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British Parliamentarians criticise UK abstention on Jerusalem at the UN caabu.org/news/news/british-…
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The following people and organisations are just some of the many who have called for a ceasefire in Gaza - long thread #CeasefireNOW
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Our next event on Thursday 28 May at 3pm UK time (BST) is on the challenges & successes for Arab women reporting from the Arab world with @ZahraHankir, @janearraf & @emanhelal9. Sign up for it here: caabu.org/events/caabu/onlin…
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UK must take action against Israel after ICJ ruling of plausible genocide and provisional measures caabu.org/news/press-release…
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UK Government affirms its position that Israel's annexation plans of occupied Palestinian territory is contrary to international law.
@JamesCleverly's response to Caabu Chair @DavidJonesMP's letter to @DominicRaab.
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Caabu director @Doylech wins @ArabianBusiness Special Achievement Award caabu.org/news/news/caabu-di…
Congrats to @Zaytoun_CIC supporting Palestinian farmers & Razan Alsous who founded @YorkshireCheese after arriving in Yorkshire as a refugee from Syria. @afneil presented the awards
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UK parliamentarians demand government takes action against the forcible evictions of Palestinians, & demolitions of their homes, in letter to @David_Cameron. All visited Silwan & Sheikh Jarrah in occupied East Jerusalem on @Caabu delegations.
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Watch @btselem's director @HagaiElAd & Palestinian lawyer @dianabuttu of @AlShabaka at @Caabu & @PSCupdates' briefing on apartheid and the realities for Palestinians living under Israeli occupation
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Forcible Transfer is a War Crime: 25 UK Parliamentarians join over 300 public figures in condemning Israel's plans to demolish and forcibly transfer Khan al Ahmar caabu.org/news/news/forcible…
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We're asking all our friends to write to MPs urging them to recognise #Palestine on Monday bit.ly/1pwCgOn
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Caabu mourns the loss of #JoCoxMP, a dedicated campaigner for Syrian and Palestinian rights caabu.org/news/news/caabu-mo…
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PM @BorisJohnson's response to 149 British politicians fails to show how Britain will tackle an illegal Israeli annexation of occupied Palestinian territory.
Time is running out for a clear principled British position.
His response to @CrispinBlunt. caabu.org/news/news/pms-resp…
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We've created a list of urgent appeals you can support to help vulnerable communities across the Middle East & elsewhere against Coronavirus - not least in Syria, Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon & Yemen.
Let us know if there are others that should be added caabu.org/news/news/how-you-…
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