Introduction by Andrew Whitley, Chair, Britain Palestine Project, to a New Yorker essay by Mohammed Mhawish, a Gazan journalist and writer living in exile after his home was destroyed in the war and he was forced to flee.
We are honoured to welcome the acclaimed historian and award-winning author William Dalrymple as a Patron of the Britain Palestine Project.
British policy towards Palestine reveals a persistent pro-Israeli bias, from Lord Balfour to Theresa May – and on both sides of the Houses of Parliament.
The UK has finally recognised the State of Palestine – a long overdue step. But justice, equality, and freedom still demand action. To mark this moment, we’ve launched our brand-new ‘Recognition is the Beginning’ merch collection.
David Hearst, Editor in Chief of Middle East Eye, says Arab and Muslim leaders have betrayed the Palestinian cause by endorsing Donald Trump’s postwar Gaza plan, which entrenches Israeli control.
It is time for Israel’s political leadership to stop fearing a Palestinian state and instead lead the Israeli public to understand that it is Israel’s lifeline, writes Nadav Tamir.
There can be no justification for Australia failing to use such influence and leverage as may be open to it to help bring this carnage to a halt, writes Bob Bowker.
If the world is serious about peace, it must be serious about sovereignty: political, legal, and economic. That means not just ending the war but enabling Palestinians to own the peace.
Ahead of the UN International Day of Peace, Christian church leaders in the UK and Ireland have called for an end to the war in Gaza and the release of all hostages and prisoners.
‘Recognition cannot, by itself, end violence. It must be followed by a clear sequence of practical measures. But it is the necessary first step – an acknowledgment that Palestinians will remain on our land. We cannot, and will not, disappear.’
21 Sept. 2025 A group of bishops with a close interest in the Holy Land have welcomed the announcement that the UK has formally recognised a Palestinian state. The Bishop of Southwark, Christopher Chessun, the Church of England’s lead bishop for the Middle East, and the Bishops of Chelmsford, Gloucester and Norwich, said the decision…
The World This Weekend: Rashid Khalidi & Robert Malley on BBC Radio 4 On The World This Weekend (BBC Radio 4, Sunday 21 Sept), host Jonny Dymond spoke with two leading voices on the Middle East. Robert Malley, American lawyer and conflict resolution specialist, explained why he no longer believes the two-state solution offers a…
As a key deadline approaches in the United Nations General Assembly, a little-used UN mechanism, immune from the US veto, could bring military protection to the Palestinian people – if we demand it. By Craig Mokhiber 27 Aug, 2025 After 22 months of unprecedented carnage, three things are clear: (1) the Israeli regime will not…
On Monday 22 September, Britain Palestine Project trustee Sir Vincent Fean joined Trevor Phillips on Times Radio’s The Times at One to discuss the UK’s recognition of the State of Palestine. Sir Vincent stressed that recognition cannot be a symbolic gesture alone – it must be backed by decisive measures grounded in international law. He highlighted…
Sunday 21st September 2025 Dear Friends Recognition is the beginning The statement below sets out the Britain Palestine Project’s considered view on the UK’s recognition of the State of Palestine. Recognition is a vital first step, but it must be given real meaning through action. Britain’s historic responsibilities, and its obligations as a permanent member…
The International Crisis Group examines Israel’s continuing campaign of death and destruction in Gaza, the US Administration’s failure to restrain or stop Israel, the ambivalent and possibly destructive US policies towards the Palestinians, and urges the European and Arab nations to take concrete measures to restrain Israel through trade and cultural sanctions and to hold…
By Mike Joseph 28 Sept 2025 In this extraordinarily candid outpouring of testimony from the head of a family in flight from Israel’s army, Gazan journalist Sami abu Salem talks to film-maker Mike Joseph about his fears for his and his family’s future: it is not only death and humiliation that haunt Sami by the…
The criminal, felonious, unforgivable project of Gaza’s destruction is an all-Israeli project. It could not have happened without the cooperation – whether through active contribution or silence – of all parts of Jewish Israeli society. By Michael Sfard 31 Aug, 2025 “That’s my family, Kay. It’s not me.” When Michael Corleone (played flawlessly by Al…
He tried to keep Gaza’s Kamal Adwan hospital open as Israel invaded. He was seized outside the hospital by the Israeli army and has been imprisoned ever since By Amel Guettatfi Drop Site News 12 Sept 2025 In the early hours of 27 Dec 2024, the walls of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza shook…
By Dr Brian Brivati, Executive Director, Britain Palestine Project (writing in a personal capacity) 12 Sept 2025 In the 1930s, British soldiers smashed down the door of a family home in Nablus and struck the mother inside with a rifle butt. Her young son, Munib Rashid al-Masri, never forgot the sight of her blood. Eight…
Join launch webinar Mon 15 September at 1pm UK time Read full report The Britain Palestine Project is proud to support the new international campaign, launched today, to “Stop Trade with Settlements” and welcomes its meticulously researched and authoritative report – Trading with Illegal Settlements. The alliance of more than 80 civil society organisations, including…
By Haroon Siddique and Pippa Crerar, in The Guardian 7 Sep 2025 Petition, drafted by human rights lawyers, says war crimes were committed during British occupation of Palestine A group of Palestinians will serve a legal petition asking the UK to take responsibility for what they call “serial international law violations”, including war crimes committed…
Fourteen Palestinians have launched a legal petition directed at the British Government, challenging it to account for Britain’s systematic breaches of international law during its occupation of Palestine.
See the full text of the TJ briefing by Daniel Seidemann here: TJ Analysis of E1 Developments Israeli media is reporting that the government has backtracked from discussing a formal West Bank annexation proposal, removing it from the September 5 cabinet agenda amid intense external pressure. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly shelved plans to consider…
Our beloved Awdah was taken from us too soon, but his vision and commitment to Umm al-Khair live on. As his family and community, we are determined to continue the projects he began and to stay connected with friends and supporters around the world. Here you’ll find ways to remember Awdah, support his family, and…
By Menachem Klein 28 Aug 2025 In summary: Unprecedented war and devastation: Since 7 Oct 2023 the Israel–Gaza war has reached catastrophic levels of destruction, displacement and casualties;. Mainstream Israeli discourse now openly embraces genocidal language and policies once confined to extremist fringes, normalising dehumanisation of Palestinians. Structural shifts before the war: Israel consolidated a…
By Dr Brian Brivati, Executive Director of BPP 15 August 2025 The day after Trump’s inauguration, the IDF launched a new military operation in the West Bank. The main target of Operation Iron Wall (an unambiguous reference to the policy of extending the borders of the Jewish state by military force – see p.32) was…
Treating the media as a battlefield, a secretive army intelligence squad scoured Gaza for material to bolster Israeli hasbara — including questionable claims that would justify the killing of Palestinian reporters. By Yuval Abraham 14 Aug 2025 Reprinted from Israel-based investigative journal +972 and Local Call The Israeli military has operated a special unit called…
By Dr Brian Brivati, Executive Director, Britain Palestine Project 6 Aug 2025 Israel appears poised to escalate policies that could irrevocably undermine the prospects for an independent Palestinian state – making robust international pressure more critical than ever. In recent weeks, some of Israel’s closest allies have signalled unprecedented steps to push for a policy…
On the morning of Monday 28 July 2025, a bulldozer from Eyal Hari Yehuda, Yinon Levi’s construction company, was working the land east of the village of Umm al-Kheir which is categorised as state land. The villagers were concerned that the bulldozer would damage the village’s informal water pipes and electricity connection. This concern was…
By Michael Sfard 30 July 2025 I want to say something about the West Bank. Not about starvation, not about torture, not about annihilation. About simple, personal, small (relatively) evil. I have been a lawyer for 26 years. I’ve been representing Palestinians who live in the West Bank throughout them. I have represented individuals, families…
Our charity has long argued for the unconditional recognition of the state of Palestine alongside Israel – an acknowledgment of the inherent right to self-determination of the Palestinian people and a long overdue expression of Britain’s commitment to equal rights for both peoples. We must welcome yesterday’s announcement by the Prime Minister that Britain will…
Dr Brian Brivati, Executive Director, Britain Palestine Project 24 July 2025 The Britain Palestine Project (BPP) welcomes the Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) report on the Israel–Palestine conflict (HC 488) as a significant, constructive intervention on United Kingdom policy. This cross-party report arrives at a critical moment with the confirmation by President Macron that France will recognise…
Britain Palestine Project Trustee Bishop Michael Doe wrote the following letter to the Church Times, which was published on 4 July 2025 Madam As the Board of Deputies of British Jews continues to punish any of its members who make public criticism of Israel’s conduct of the Gaza War, surely the time has come for the Christian churches…
To the Presidents of the European Council, the European Commission, and the European Parliament, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union To the Heads of Government and Foreign Ministers of the EU Member States We, 38 former ambassadors of the European Union, were appalled and outraged by…
Over 50 British former diplomats and UN officials have signed a letter to the Prime Minister, urging the UK to recognise Palestinian statehood: Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Cc: Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs 23 July 2025 …