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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

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Our statement on the suspension of UK arms to Israel 👇 and in 🧵[1/6]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

2 months

Labour's new Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy using one of his first interventions to speak about Gaza, including: 👉Immediate ceasefire 👉Release of hostages 👉Unfettered aid 👉Two state solution LFPME has called for these since October and welcomes them now being UK Govt policy

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

11 months

Latest LFPME statement on the situation in Gaza and Israel [🧵below, 1/5]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 months

🧵👇Our statement on the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). [1/6]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

8 months

Glad to see @Keir_Starmer calling out Netanyahu’s disgraceful comments and reiterating the inalienable right of Palestinian statehood

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

10 months

🧵 In the week since our last statement, we have seen the bombing of a refugee camp and UN schools, UNRWA shelters damaged, the killing of journalists and UN staff, and now the bombing of ambulances outside Al-Shifa hospital. (1/17)

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

1 year

11 years ago senior UK lawyers reported that Israel’s treatment of Palestinian child prisoners breaks international humanitarian law- eg by illegally removing them to prisons in Israel. It’s still going on. Will PM Sunak raise this when he hosts PM Netanyahu at Downing St? 1/3

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

2 months

The restoration of @UNRWA funding has been central to LFPME’s work for months. We welcome this announcement and are pleased to see Labour commitments being honoured. Thank you to all our MPs, the wider advocacy movement, & @DavidLammy for working with us to make this happen 👏

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

@FCDOGovUK

2 months

The government has ended the funding pause on @UNRWA - effective immediately. This begins with £21m to support the humanitarian response in Gaza, provide essential services for refugees across the region, and alleviate the suffering of civilians. Read more ➡️

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

4 months

An Israeli attack on Rafah would be catastrophic. People in Gaza have nowhere safe to go. Famine is spreading, children are starving, and tens of thousands have already been killed. 🛑 Stop the attack on Rafah 🛑 #CeasefireNOW

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

1 year

🧵 We are deeply appalled by the events that transpired at Al Aqsa in occupied East Jerusalem overnight. These were characterised by the horrifying sight of worshippers being subjected to assaults by Israeli forces during the holy month of Ramadan. [1/5]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

11 months

🧵This evening LFPME hosted a discussion in Parliament, led by @NazShahBfd , and with special guest speakers @hzomlot , @MedicalAidPal , @Doylech , and @LPHR_Lawyers . Thank you to our speakers and to all the MPs who joined us for an important, timely and powerful conversation. [1/6]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

10 years

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai gives $50k prize to reconstruction of Gaza schools http://t.co/pmORYmN9a2 http://t.co/kHEKXZ4wRJ

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

1 month

👇 LFPME statement on the Labour Government’s respect for the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC) [🧵1/5]

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Britain drops its challenge to ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

10 months

Our statement on this morning's announcement of a temporary ceasefire and the planned release of hostages. 🧵👇

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

11 months

🧵 Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East statement on current events in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory [1/13]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

5 months

Yesterday’s awful news about the killing of seven aid workers by Israeli forces is the latest in a string of horrors in Gaza. It brings the total number of aid workers killed to 196, despite their protection under international law. [🧵1/6]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

1 month

Last night we held our LFPME Reception in Parliament. We were delighted to welcome new and returning Labour MPs, Peers, NGOs and diplomatic representatives from across the Middle East. Special thanks to our guest speakers @kimleadbeater @AlfDubs @SadiqKhan @Hamish4Lincs @hzomlot

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

5 months

We welcome the publication of the Colonna Review following the allegations made by Israel about UNRWA being infiltrated by terrorist organisations. We are encouraged that it found UNRWA’s processes are more developed than other similar UN or NGO agencies. [1/6]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

4 months

The UK Government said it had to wait for the Colonna Review before restoring funding to @UNRWA . But the review was published a week ago and we’ve heard nothing. Lives are at stake. Funding must be restored now.

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

1 year

🧵Today @BethWinterMP secured an urgent question on the appalling events in Jenin. We’re grateful to her and all of our LFPME MPs for their contributions and for pressing the UK Government to take action [1/8]

Beth Winter

@BethWinterCynon

1 year

The past 24 hours have seen a horrifying Israeli military assault on Jenin. The UK is President of the UN Security Council but how has it answered the Palestinian call for protection? I questioned the Foreign Minister but did not receive the answers needed.

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 years

At #Kalandia checkpoint @EmilyThornberry met the Palestinian Red Crescent to discuss back to back Abu land transfers of Palestinian patients who need urgent treatment outside the West Bank

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 years

Great to meet #Hebron firefighters today who have been supported by @FBUScotland to bring in 2nd hand equipment which @EmilyThornberry helped get into Palestine

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

2 years

Thanks to all our Members and @Keir_Starmer @hzomlot @Bambos_MP and @DavidLammy and as always our amazing chair @JulieElliottMP for being with us at our reception this evening

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 years

Shadow foreign secretary @EmilyThornberry at @Caabu 50 yr anniversary reflecting on recent visit to Palestine, stop expansion of settlements, lift Gaza blockade, end occupation and most important to recognise state of Palestine

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

6 months

32 Labour MPs spoke in Parliament today during an Urgent Question on Gaza, called by @DavidLammy . LFPME MPs were clear on the need for: ➡️ immediate ceasefire ➡️ hostages released ➡️ unhindered humanitarian aid ➡️ upholding international law ➡️ suspension of arms transfers

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 months

🧵 LFPME statement on the situation in Rafah👇 [1/11]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

4 months

⚖️ The ICJ has just issued new provisional measures in relation to Gaza: 👉 Immediate halt to the military offensive in Rafah. 👉 Immediate and unconditional release of hostages. 👉 Open and maintain the Rafah crossing for aid. 👉 Ensure unimpeded access for investigators.

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

10 months

LFPME remains committed to our 5 urgent calls. In doing so, we stand with the UN and its agencies, an increasing number of international partners, and 700+ NGOs from around the world. 1️⃣Immediate and unconditional release of hostages. 2️⃣Immediate ceasefire by all parties.⤵️

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

10 years

"PM wrong not to have opposed Israel's incursion into Gaza...his silence will be inexplicable to ppl" @Ed_Miliband http://t.co/1rvF3gHNkk

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

6 months

Really encouraging to see so many Labour MPs continuing to raise the situation in Palestine at every opportunity in Parliament. Today 15 of our MPs, including 3 frontbenchers, pressed the Government on both Gaza and the West Bank. 🧵👇 [1/17]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 years

In #Hebron @Issaamro took our delegation for a walk along #shehudastreet and through the market that is covered by wire mesh and plastic to protect against objects thrown by settlers

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 years

East Jerusalem, which is currently occupied by Israel, has long been considered as a potential future capital of a viable Palestinian state, recognised under international law; it is not the place of the US Administration to pre-empt any future agreement

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

4 years

Six years on from the vote in the @UKParliament to #recognisePalestine @RichardBurden27 highlights why now is the time for the #UKGovernment to do so

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

5 months

The situation in Gaza is beyond words. The UK Government must immediately: 👉 Suspend arms transfers to Israel. 👉 Call for an immediate ceasefire & release of hostages. 👉 Support international accountability through the ICC & ICJ. 👉 Reverse its suspension of UNRWA funding.

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 years

The decision by Trump is deliberately provocative. ..it is not the place of the US administration to pre-empt any future agreement. The occupation of East Jerusalem is illegal under international law and remains so.

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

3 months

People are rightly horrified by what’s going on in Gaza. Ahead of the election, they’re also rightly asking where parties stand on Palestine. 👇 Take 1 minute to watch @JonAshworth set out clearly where he, LFPME, and @UKLabour stand

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

2 years

Today marks the 15th year of the blockade on Gaza - the sea, land and air blockade isolates citizens and strips them of their freedom. As the UN rightly states, this is a denial of basic human rights in contravention of international law and amounts to collective punishment #gaza

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

4 months

LFPME statement on the recognition of Palestine. 👇and in 🧵 [1/5]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

3 years

Following the Israeli military designation of Palestinian organisations we are calling on the UK government to press the Israeli government to reverse this decision and for these organisations autonomy and freedom to guaranteed.

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

6 months

Yesterday there was a strong showing of Labour MPs in the Commons statement on Gaza. Almost all of these echoed one or more of LFPME's 5 asks - ceasefire, aid, hostage release, accountability, 2-state solution. We're grateful to all our MPs for their work on Palestine. 🧵👇

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 months

This evening LFPME was honoured to host a special meeting on Gaza, with ambassadors from Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, and Qatar. Thank you to Their Excellencies for joining us, to @NazShahBfd for organising, and to @JulieElliottMP for chairing

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 years

Important to meet with Dr Nabil Shaath and colleagues today who said movement towards reconciliation was under way and all parties will be meeting to move forward with the timetable towards elections next year

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

1 year

This position is unacceptable and is entirely divorced from the realities on the ground. Merely calling for a return to calm is insufficient; the UK Government must also adjust their stance on accountability to reflect the gravity of the situation. [5/5]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

10 years

You cannot give Israel an effective veto on Palestinian Statehood. That's what this wrecking amendment is. #Palestine http://t.co/dVI6uWSCug

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 years

Good to see @Lab2Palestine delegation @ochaopt for briefing on humanitarian situation in OPTs and the cont expanding #illegalsettlements

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

11 months

LFPME condemns the attacks by Hamas, violence will never lead to peace. We urge all parties to act with restraint and comply with international law.

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

1 year

🧵/🇵🇸 Today marks 75 years since the Nakba, when hundreds of Palestinian towns were destroyed and more than half of the Palestinian population was forcibly displaced. The legacy of those events is still felt to this day. [1/5]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

3 months

🌹 Though we're glad the election is finally here, sadly it means losing some of our most vocal supporters as they are standing down 👇 [1/5]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 years

Pleased to meet with the Hebron firefighters who have been receiving training from the @fbunational in Edinburgh

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

2 months

Congratulations to @DavidLammy on his appointment as Foreign Secretary. We look forward to working with you to deliver on Labour’s stated aims of: 🕊️ An immediate ceasefire and release of hostages ⚖️ Upholding international law 💷 Refunding UNRWA ✍️ Recognising Palestine

UK Prime Minister

@10DowningStreet

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The Rt Hon David Lammy MP @DavidLammy has been appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs @FCDOGovUK .

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

10 years

Ayes 274, noes 12. THE AYES HAVE IT! Great stuff.

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

1 year

This distressing incident is indicative of a much larger pattern of callous disregard and disrespect for holy sites and the right to worship, which is also evidenced by recent attacks on Christian sites in the Holy Land. [2/5]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 years

Thanks to @WHOoPt1 for strong briefing on #Gaza focusing on crisis currently facing Gazans, esp lack of access to healthcare as @EmilyThornberry begins visit around OPTs

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

11 months

We then heard from @hzomlot who set out that now is the time for the international community to start talking properly about the overdue long-term political solution. He stressed that there is no military solution to this and that the Palestinian issue cannot be ignored. [5/6]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

1 year

Just this week, the UK Government chose to abstain on a UNHRC resolution that called for justice and accountability, while also opposing votes on settlements and self-determination. [4/5]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

1 year

The prevalence of such violence against Palestinians is a daily occurrence, and is the direct result of the international community's failure to ensure accountability for such heinous acts. [3/5]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

6 years

. @lisanandy is our new chair. Read her blog for @labourlist about her plans looking forward and why support for #Palestine now is more critical than ever

Lisa Nandy: My plans as the new chair of Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East – LabourList

I visited Palestine as a new MP and I was struck by the threats facing the next generation, the ferocity of the attacks they endure…

labourlist.org

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

9 years

Mary and Joseph hit the wall in Banksy's Christmas cards #Bethlehem #Palestine #Israel

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

1 year

When a UK-sponsored investigation has documented Israel breaching UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, when illegal occupation is being deepened and when Israelis themselves are protesting against their govt, why is our PM rolling out the red carpet for PM Netanyahu? 3/3

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 years

Challenges are wide reaching in Israel and Palestine including shrinking space for NGOs and humanitarian workers- thanks @HagaiElAd of @btselem for discussing this with @EmilyThornberry @FabianLeedsNE @hammersmithandy

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

3 years

1/2 LFPME MPs and chair @JulieElliottMP are calling on the UK govt to take concrete steps to ensure international law is upheld, which Israel has continuously failed to adhere to. The threatened expulsion of Palestinians from their homes in Jerusalem,

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

3 months

Many people are understandably anguished by what is happening in Gaza and feel strongly about the situation in Palestine more widely. We want to be clear with you about where LFPME stands. 👉 Find out more here -

Where we stand | LFPME

We want to be clear with you about where LFPME stands. Find out more about what we're calling for in Gaza and for Palestine.

www.lfpme.co.uk

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

10 months

We cannot simply give food, water and treatment to Palestinians in Gaza today so they can be bombed and killed in their hundreds tomorrow. (5/17)

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

10 months

We support the position @oxfamgb has set out, that a ceasefire is the only solution that works. Calling for humanitarian pauses or corridors accepts the premise that international humanitarian law (IHL) can be ignored. (3/17)

Oxfam GB | Why a “humanitarian pause” or “humanitarian corridors” are simply not the answer in Gaza

www.oxfam.org.uk

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

11 months

LFPME continues to be dismayed by the destructive events in Gaza and Israel as well as the loss of thousands of civilian lives, including children. We are extremely concerned at the potential for escalation and further unacceptable casualties. [2/5]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

1 year

2012 UK Govt-sponsored investigation by senior lawyers into Palestinian children in Israeli military detention here Legal implications today of Israel’s ongoing removal of Palestinian child detainees to prisons in Israel here 2/3

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

5 years

“I am so proud to be here today”. Our Chair @lisanandy introduces our rally and welcomes our audience’s solidarity.

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

8 years

. @HouseofCommons agrees with #UNSC resolution and deems #IsraeliSettlements ILLEGAL under intl law - #SettlementsBill #Palestine

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

10 years

Gerald Kaufman speaks of Israel's right wing "makes UKIP look like cuddly internationalists" #RecognisePalestine

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

10 months

The international community cannot say we were not warned. We were. But people have not listened. We believe it is imperative for the international community to press for a ceasefire with a unified voice. (2/17)

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

11 months

As such, we urgently call for: 👉 An immediate ceasefire by all parties, including stepping back from an expected ground invasion and a cessation of rocket fire. 👉 The immediate and unconditional release of all hostages brutally taken by Hamas. [3/5]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

3 years

We're concerned about the worsening situation in Gaza and the further heightened tensions which could bring utter disaster to Palestinians in Gaza. Paramount now that the UK govt responds with strong action

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

7 months

🧵LFPME Statement on today's ceasefire votes in Parliament: [1/6]

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

6 years

The US Governments decision to end contributions to @UNRWA is completely reckless. In doing so they have turned their backs on vulnerable #Palestinian #refugees The UK Government must work with international partners to fill this gap urgently

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

4 years

Sincere condolences on the passing of Saeb Erekat. He was a staunch advocate and a strong voice for Palestinian rights.

Hanan Ashrawi

@DrHananAshrawi

4 years

The passing of Saeb Erakat is a significant transition in Palestinian history & reality. He was firmly committed to his people's rights, unwavering in his pursuit of a just peace, & totally undaunted in his quest for freedom & rights. Rest in peace & power my friend.

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

10 months

3️⃣Unfettered humanitarian access to Gaza. 4️⃣Proactive upholding of international law, with appropriate investigation and accountability for breaches. 5️⃣A serious and concerted reinvigoration of international efforts for a Two-State Solution.

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

5 months

The Govt needs to do what we and Labour MPs have been urging for months: 1️⃣Suspend arms transfers to Israel. 2️⃣Support international accountability mechanisms for alleged breaches of international law by all parties, including Hamas. 3️⃣Remove its suspension on funding for UNRWA.

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

5 months

Reports emerging from Gaza of mass graves are shocking. The UN must be granted full access to the sites and there must be an independent and credible investigation. Each day brings new layers of catastrophe for Gaza. This has to stop. We continue to make our 5 urgent calls 👇

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Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East

@LFPME

6 months

Pressing the Government on UNRWA, @alexsobel said it was scandalous that the UK Government continues to suspend funding. He explained to the Minister how it is the only organisation big enough to facilitate aid and that both Canada and Sweden have resumed funding. [4/17]

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