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
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
Richard Burden MP, Chair of the Britain-Palestine All Party Parliamentary Group, has today written to the Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson concerning US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of his decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Caabu's 50th Anniversary Reception
Caabu held its 50th anniversary reception at One Great George Street on Wednesday, 29November. Guests included parliamentarians, ambassadors, and strong supporters of Caabu. The evening celebrated the organisation’s achievement in encouraging and strengthening Arab-British understanding, while outlining the challenges that still lie ahead.
Caabu delegates speak in Parliamentary debate on the effects of Israeli demolitions on Palestinian communities, warn of forcible transfer constituting a war crime
On 6 December 2017, thirteen Caabu delegates spoke in a Parliamentary debate on the effects of Israeli demolitions on Palestinian communities.
Britain must lead united international response to Trump’s reckless move on Jerusalem
Britain must lead united international response to Trump’s reckless move on Jerusalem
7 December 2017
How a Monarchy is Democratising
<p><em>By Zein Lozi</em></p> <p>Seen as the calm in the eye of the storm, Jordan has shown extreme resilience in the face of increasing regional tension...</p>
Caabu director calls for the UK to boost relations with North Africa
Caabu director, attending the British Council's Hammamet Conference in Tunisia, calls for the UK to boost relations with North Africa.
UK pressure to save Susiya from Israeli plans of demolition and forced transfer must intensify
UK pressure to save Susiya from Israeli plans of demolition and forced transfer must intensify
Caabu urges the Prime Minister Theresa May, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and the Foreign Office to intensify its pressure on Israel to save the Palestinian community of Susiya (and others like it) in Area C of the West Bank from demolition, displacement and forced transfer – which might well constitute a war crime under international law. Caabu welcomes any British Government effort to stop these demolitions but clearly more needs to be done.
Caabu Director Chris Doyle interviewed on Sky News about the Balfour declaration
Caabu Director Chris Doyle was interviewed on Sky News about the Balfour declaration on 2 November 2017.
You can also read Caabu's resource on 100 years since Balfour here.
Compensation for demolitions of Palestinian structures in Area C
On 24 October 2017, a cross party group of UK parliamentarians wrote to the Foreign Secretary about compensation for demoltions of Palestinian structures in Area C of the West Bank. Read more here.
Signatories were:
Baroness Tessa Blackstone (Labour)