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

Who has called for a ceasefire in Gaza?

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

The war in Gaza is a crisis on top of an emergency

It is crucial that humanitarian aid reaches the civilians of Gaza. They needed it long before this latest Israeli bombardment began

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.

Caabu Press Release:  UK has to condemn Israeli plan for forcible transfer of 1.1 million Palestinians

13 October 2023

The Israeli military has informed the UN that the entire Palestinian population in the northern part of the Gaza Strip has to move within 24 hours. This according to the UN represents 1.1 million Palestinians.

Caabu Press Release:  Imposing a total siege on Gaza is a war crime. No politician should condone this.

12 October 2023