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Category Archives: Advocacy
Email your MP now: Thanks for UK recognition of Palestine – but famine in Gaza must stop, now
The British Government is taking a positive step by recognising the state of Palestine on 22 September at the UN General Assembly, along with France, Australia, Canada, Portugal and others. How the UK reached this point will not matter, come … Continue reading
A call on the government by the BPP to prevent genocide in Gaza
As a charity dedicated to equal rights, justice and security for Israelis and Palestinians, and education about Britain’s historical legacy in Palestine, the BPP calls on the UK Government to live up to its obligations under international law, including under … Continue reading
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Sir Vincent Fean in the Independent today
When Macron recognises Palestine, Starmer must follow suit Labour has consistently delayed recognising a Palestinian state, despite having been elected on a manifesto pledge to do so – it is now a question of international justice and historical accountability, says Sir … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Balfour Project viewpoint, Home, Recognition
Tagged Balfour, British Mandate, International Law, Palestine, Recognition of Palestine, Sykes Picot
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World must act with urgency to save Palestinians in Gaza, top UN top officials say
07 Apr 2025 Statement by heads of OCHA, UNICEF, UNOPS, UNRWA, WFP and WHO For over a month, no commercial or humanitarian supplies have entered Gaza. More than 2.1 million people are trapped, bombed and starved again, while, at crossing … Continue reading
Labour MPs deported from Israel
Sir Vincent Fean interviewed on Sky News and Times Radio on Sunday 7th April: Statement from Caabu who organised the visit: Denial of entry to UK parliamentary delegation On arrival at Ben Gurion Airport on 5 April 2025, two British … Continue reading
Email your MP to push for British recognition of Palestine NOW
Palestinian self-determination is key to the wellbeing of Palestinians – and of Israelis. The British Government has wasted 10 years and more, waiting for “the right time” to recognise the State of Palestine. Now is the time to recognise Palestine, … Continue reading
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Gaza ceasefire now
Gaza ceasefire now: Building hope for a better future for Palestinians and Israelis, with equal rights and mutual security A call on the British Government by the Balfour Project This cannot be allowed to continue: the civilian deaths and mass … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Balfour Project viewpoint, News
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Get Involved
First and foremost, we hope people will learn more about Britain’s historic role in Palestine and the legacy of its involvement. Our website is a great place to start. Become a Friend of the Balfour Project through regular giving, however … Continue reading
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Email your MP
Please oppose the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill26 June 2023 Britain Must Act Now to Block Unprecedented Israeli Settlement Plans27 February 2023 Past advocacy actions Reckless folly: our Government must not move the UK Embassy to Jerusalem10 … Continue reading
Reckless folly: our Government must not move the UK Embassy to Jerusalem
Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced a “review” which may lead to the British Embassy in Tel Aviv moving to Jerusalem. The “review” itself is extremely unwise. No reason for it and no timescale have been given. It would be disastrous … Continue reading
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#StandWithThe6
by Jonathan Kuttab 18 Aug 2022 on Friends of Sabeel North America. Last night, Israeli forces raided the offices of all six civil society organizations that it previously labelled as “terrorist organizations,” including Al Haq. Israel ransacked the offices and … Continue reading
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Unlawful Israeli army assault on Palestinian human rights organisations in Ramallah, 18 August – proposed action
Dear Supporter, Early on 18 August the Israeli army raided the offices of seven Palestinian human rights and humanitarian organisations in Ramallah. The army also broke into a church. The Israeli Government seeks to suppress the Palestinian right to peaceful … Continue reading
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Email your MP to help #StopE1
Dear Supporter, Illegal Israeli settlements are the biggest threat to Palestinian rights – their rights to their land, to their livelihoods, to self-determination – including the right to sovereign statehood. The Israeli authorities are advancing plans to build a new … Continue reading
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Save Masafer Yatta Letter Writing Campaign
Dear [MP Name], I write to express my deep concern over the impending eviction and demolition of Masafer Yatta, a Palestinian community in the West Bank. On March 15th, Israel’s Supreme Court held a hearing to determine the future of … Continue reading