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Gaza ceasefire: “Moment must be seized as starting point in seeking true justice for the Palestinian people”, campaigners say

Date: 15 January 2025
Campaigns: Palestine

Responding to news of the Gaza ceasefire deal, Tim Bierley, Gaza campaign manager said: With a ceasefire deal, there are finally signs of respite for the people of Gaza, who […]

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37 NGOs call on Government to commit to respecting ICJ’s orders and obligations under Genocide Convention and Rome Statute

Date: 5 November 2024
Campaigns: Palestine

37 organisations including Global Justice Now are calling on the Foreign Secretary to reaffirm the Government’s commitment to respecting the ICJ’s orders and its obligations under the Genocide Convention and […]

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The UK must stop fuelling Israel’s war on Gaza

By: Tim Bierley
Date: 2 November 2024
Campaigns: Palestine

One year into Israel’s assault on Gaza, a ceasefire seems further away than ever. From the arms trade to security ties, the UK must stop aiding and abetting, writes TIM […]

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Northern Gaza is being erased – global leaders must act now

Date: 15 October 2024
Campaigns: Palestine

Northern Gaza is being erased – global leaders must act now to end Israel’s atrocities The Israeli forces’ assault on Gaza has escalated to a horrifying level of atrocity. Northern Gaza […]

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End UK complicity in Israel’s war crimes

Type: Campaign briefings
Date: 1 October 2024
Campaigns: Palestine

  Israel’s assault on Gaza has killed over 40,000 people, destroyed health systems, and levelled whole towns. Almost the entire population ofGaza has been forced to flee their home, andIsrael […]

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NEW: UK must suspend trade talks and privileges with Israel, NGOs say

Date: 20 September 2024
Campaigns: Palestine

The UK Government must suspend its trade agreement with Israel and ongoing negotiations around a deeper free trade agreement, pending the outcome of a thorough review and the end of […]

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UNGA vote: UK’s abstention shows “complete disregard” for Palestinian suffering, campaigners say

Date: 18 September 2024
Campaigns: Palestine

Commenting on the UK’s abstention on the vote on the UNGA Resolution regarding the Israeli occupation, Tim Bierley, campaigner at Global Justice Now said: By abstaining in this vote, the […]

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“Half baked arms embargo” doesn’t go far enough, campaigners say

Date: 3 September 2024
Campaigns: Palestine

Following the UK’s partial suspension of arms exports to Israel, Tim Bierley, campaigner at Global Justice Now said: Under enormous pressure, including legal challenge, the government is waking up to […]

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UK ministers and civil servants could be held liable for Israeli war crimes, barrister says

Date: 21 August 2024
Campaigns: Palestine

Global Justice Now commissioned leading lawyer, Sam Fowles of Cornerstone Barristers, to provide a legal opinion on whether the UK could be in breach of international law for wrongs committed […]

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“Anything less than complete ban on arms sales to Israel would extend UK complicity”, campaigners say

Date: 6 August 2024
Campaigns: Palestine

In response to reports the UK has suspended arms export licence applications for Israel pending review, Tim Bierley, campaigner at Global Justice Now said: As Israel continues to commit grave […]

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