GAZA EMERGENCY
WRITE TO YOUR MP TO REFLECT YOUR VIEWS IN PARLIAMENT.
STOP ARMING ISRAEL AND CALL FOR AN IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE.
THE UK HAS CONSISTENTLY SOLD ARMS TO ISRAEL SINCE 1967.
We have the power to demand our MPs speak on our behalf to end the British involvement in the war crimes being committed right now in Gaza.
This WILL make a difference if we all do it. Israel can only do what the international community allows it to do. The UK government has (finally) been calling for a ceasefire, but there has been no definitive action. Other than stopping only 30 out of 350 export licenses with Israel, there has been no pressure, sanctions or condemnation.
Copy and paste the letter template below, amend or write your own. Do it right now, and get everybody you know to do it too. You can find out who your MP is and their email address here.
https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/
BOYCOTT STICKERS
We’re sending out free stickers with orders. WHATEVER YOU DO don’t put them on Israeli made things in the supermarkets and at companies that support Israel.
That would be so bad that is literally not what they’re for we don’t encourage fly posting it is illegal.
Downloading the NoThanks app allows you to scan and cross-match with Israeli products and manufacturers that support Israel.
To avoid waste you just need to ask for them in the comments box at check out.
If you would like to purchase them independently you can do that here. All profits go to www.map.org.uk. Medical Aid For Palestinians works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. They provide immediate medical aid to those in great need, while also developing local capacity and skills to ensure the long-term development of the Palestinian healthcare system.
LETTER TEMPLATE FOR YOUR MP
{YOUR FULL ADDRESS}
{YOUR POSTCODE}
{DATE}
Dear {MP NAME},
My name is {YOUR NAME} and I am a constituent of {YOUR CONSTITUENCY}. I am writing to you today because I am deeply concerned about the urgent humanitarian situation in Gaza. We cannot stand by while the UK government is complicit in the war crimes Israel is committing. This includes the sale of UK arms to Israel.
As an MP you have the platform, the voice and the power to stand up for the human rights of the 2 million people living in Gaza, half of them children. You must put pressure on our leaders to demand Israel comply with international law. We are witnessing ethnic cleansing and genocide on a scale and speed not seen in our lifetimes.
I am asking you to take the following steps to address my concerns:
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Speak up for Palestinians and strongly condemn any actions taken by any MP that backs Israel when committing warcrimes in Gaza and demand the UK is not complicit.
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Speak up against UK arms sales to Israel. The UK is complicit in the continued occupation as a direct result of the on going arms sales.
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Demand Israel stops the bombing of civilians, does not drop white phosphorus, does not cut off the water, power, gas, aid or the food supply.
In your response I would like you to outline the ways you intend to address this on my behalf. If you’re unable to address this personally, I would like to request that you escalate my letter to the relevant Minister or department.
Please do keep me informed of any progress made.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
{YOUR NAME}