Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East
@LFPME
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🌹🤝🇵🇸 Campaigning for Palestinian human rights, upholding international law, and a two-state solution. #CeasefireNow #RecognisePalestine RT≠endorsement
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Joined April 2009
👋🦋 LFPME is now on Bluesky!. We will share all of our posts and updates here in addition to other platforms. You can also keep up to date with our work through our website. You can find us on Bluesky here:
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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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Latest LFPME statement on the situation in Gaza and Israel [🧵below, 1/5]
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🧵👇Our statement on the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). [1/6]
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Our statement on the anniversary of October 7th.👇 and in 🧵. [1/8]
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Glad to see @Keir_Starmer calling out Netanyahu’s disgraceful comments and reiterating the inalienable right of Palestinian statehood
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🧵 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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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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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 👏.
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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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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🧵 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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🧵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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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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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 and the Middle East statement on current events in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory [1/13]
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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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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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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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🧵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].
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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Yesterday we hosted w/@Caabu a briefing for MPs on the crises in Lebanon & Palestine, chaired by @NazShahBfd. We were honoured to hear from special guests @mortadarami 🇱🇧 & @hzomlot 🇵🇸, HRH Prince Khalid 🇸🇦, HE @fawaz_alkhalifa 🇧🇭, HE @ManarMDabbas 🇯🇴, & HE Sherif Kamel 🇪🇬
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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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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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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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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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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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Our statement on the suspension of UK arms to Israel 👇 and in 🧵[1/6]
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🧵 LFPME statement on the situation in Rafah👇 [1/11]
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⚖️ 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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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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"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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Our statement on the issuing of arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court. 👇 and in 🧵(1/6)
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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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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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LFPME statement on the recognition of Palestine. 👇and in 🧵 [1/5]
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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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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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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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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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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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🧵/🇵🇸 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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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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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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Good to see @Lab2Palestine delegation @ochaopt for briefing on humanitarian situation in OPTs and the cont expanding #illegalsettlements
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Pleased to meet with the Hebron firefighters who have been receiving training from the @fbunational in Edinburgh
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🌹 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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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.
The Rt Hon David Lammy MP @DavidLammy has been appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs @FCDOGovUK.
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Ayes 274, noes 12. THE AYES HAVE IT! Great stuff.
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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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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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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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As #LabourConference24 draws to a close, we want to thank all those who joined us for our Annual Palestine Reception, held in partnership with @MedicalAidPal
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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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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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.@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
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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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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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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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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 -
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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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“I am so proud to be here today”. Our Chair @lisanandy introduces our rally and welcomes our audience’s solidarity.
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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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.@HouseofCommons agrees with #UNSC resolution and deems #IsraeliSettlements ILLEGAL under intl law - #SettlementsBill #Palestine
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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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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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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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🧵LFPME Statement on today's ceasefire votes in Parliament:.[1/6]
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Gerald Kaufman speaks of Israel's right wing "makes UKIP look like cuddly internationalists" #RecognisePalestine.
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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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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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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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