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Remembering Operation Pillar of Defense: Gaza’s Ongoing Struggle and Resilience

Today marks the twelfth anniversary of Israel’s Operation Pillar of Defense, a military campaign launched in 2012 that left a lasting scar on Gaza. Over just eight days in November 2012, intense bombardment by Israel devastated the besieged Gaza Strip, leaving families bereaved and homes, schools, and essential infrastructure reduced…

Protestors came out in large to protest in support of Palestine and mourn Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and the many other journalists who have been killed in action in Palestine over the years [May 16, 2022, Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona / Unsplash]

Calling on British Foreign Secretary to clarify his understanding of the term ‘Genocide’

The following is a letter from thirty-seven British aid agencies and NGOs, co-signed by Interpal, to the British Foreign Secretary Rt Hon David Lammy MP, asking him to clarify the definition of Genocide and his understanding of the UK government’s responsibilities related to preventing genocide. Last week, a Conservative MP,…

A view of distribution of wheat flour to Palestine Refugees by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) [UN Photo/Stephenie Hollyman]

Demand action from the UK to support UNRWA and protect Palestinians’ lives

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has long been a lifeline for millions of Palestinians, providing essential services such as healthcare, education, and emergency aid to refugees across Gaza, the West Bank, and beyond. However, recent Israeli restrictions and bans on UNRWA have put these vital operations—and the…

Children run in a marathon organized by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in the Gaza Strip. Spanning the entire Strip, from Beit Hanoun to Rafah, it is UNRWA’s first-ever marathon and will serve to raise funds toward its popular Summer Games programme for Palestinian children [5 May 2011,UN Photo/Shareef Sarhan]

Empowering Palestinian girls against all odds – International Day of the Girl Child

Each year, the International Day of the Girl Child highlights the unique challenges that girls worldwide face and reaffirms our commitment to building a future where all girls can thrive. For Palestinian girls, growing up in regions like Gaza and the West Bank means navigating the additional hardships of conflict,…

Protest against Israel & US aid to Israel and for a free Palestine on May 15th, San Francisco CA, 2021 [Patrick Perkins / Unsplash]

UK must take immediate action to uphold international law in Occupied Palestine

The following is an open letter by fifteen UK NGOs, urging the British government to take immediate action in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.  In support of this message, we urge you to write to your MP too. UK NGOs Call on the UK Government to Support UN Resolution on ICJ Advisory…