On 7 April 2025, Caabu and Muslim Aid co-hosted our Eid reception in Parliament, marking the end of Ramadan.

Chris Doyle interview with Sky News on deportation of British MPs from Israel - 7 April 2025

In an interview with Sky News, Caabu Director Chris Doyle said that the deportations were 'unacceptable', and that this was a 'negative and counterproductive step." 

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Denial of entry to UK parliamentary delegation

On arrival at Ben Gurion Airport on 5 April 2025, two British MPs travelling as part of a parliamentary delegation, were questioned, and subsequently denied entry and deported by Israeli authorities. The parliamentary delegation was organised by the Council for Arab-British Understanding (Caabu) and Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). 

Who will step in to save the Palestinians? Article by Chris Doyle in Arab News 2 April 2025

Caabu hosted an online discussion with Rachel Shabi about her book, Off White: The Truth About Anti-Semitism on Thursday 27 March 2025. In this important briefing, Rachel Shabi, delved into the many faces of of contemporary antisemitism in conversation with Emily Hilton, from Diaspora Alliance and Na'amod UK.

Caabu Ramadan Appeal 2025 - please support our vital advocacy work   

Chris Doyle interviewed on Al Jazeera about Israel's resumption of its aggression on Gaza- 19 March 2025

Caabu Press Release:  Downing Street overrules Foreign Secretary’s final recognition that Israel is violating international law - 18 March 2025

In a disgraceful move, No 10 Downing Street has tried to retract the clear statement of the British Foreign Secretary David Lammy accusing Israel of violating international law with its blockade of Gaza. It undermines the government’s claims that it respects international law and exposes a clear chasm between the Prime Minister and his Foreign Secretary. 

Tim Davie, 

Director-General BBC 

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Caabu welcomes UK easing of sanctions on Syria - 6 March 2025