Posts by Alex McAndrew
Joint NGO statement against the mass forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza
We, the undersigned organisations, are appalled over the mass forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza resulting from Israel’s devastating military assault. Almost 2 million Palestinians have been forcibly displaced within Gaza, with reports indicating Israeli plans for mass displacement outside of Gaza itself. This humanitarian catastrophe must be addressed urgently within the framework of international…
Read More62 NGOs urge MPs to support the motion for an immediate and permanent ceasefire
Dear Members of Parliament, As humanitarian, human rights and campaigning agencies, many of us with teams operating in Gaza and the West Bank, we are writing to draw your urgent attention to the critical situation in Gaza. As you may be aware, there will be a vote tomorrow (Wednesday 21 February 2024) in the House…
Read MoreLetter to the Prime Minister from the Humanitarian and Human Rights Sector on Rafah
Dear Prime Minister, Subject: The UK must demand that Israel immediately stops its offensive into Rafah and call for a ceasefire now We write to you as international humanitarian, peacebuilding and human rights organisations. Many of us have worked in the Occupied Palestinian Territory for decades, with our staff and partners among those currently displaced…
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