Hands around Parliament

We must send the government a powerful message, starting this week.

Join us this Thursday at 6pm as we come together and form a ring of linked hands around Parliament to call on political leaders to stop arming Israel and push for an immediate ceasefire. We need as many people as possible to make this a historic and striking demonstration, taking our demands to directly to the new government. 

Yesterday, Foreign Secretary David Lammy travelled to Israel to shake hands with Netanyahu, who the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking to have arrested for war crimes and crimes against humanity. It is being reported that he indicated Britain will continue in its attempt to obstruct the ICC. At the same time, he failed to take any meaningful steps to demand an immediate ceasefire or end the arms trade with Israel.

This week, the King’s Speech marks the State Opening of Parliament. The Government will set out its new programme. It needs to hear loud and clear that this must include actions to uphold Britain’s obligations under international law, and hold Israel to account.

We know our demonstration around Parliament is a huge logistical undertaking, but we know we can do it. It is imperative that we deliver our message to the new government – that it cannot ignore our demands.  

We need as many people as possible to ramp up the pressure. Please join us on Thursday at 6PM outside parliament, and share widely with your friends and family.  

In solidarity,

Celie, Campaigns Officer