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Quakers urge full ban on UK arms exports to Israel
3 September 2024
The government's suspension of some arms exports is a welcome recognition of the clear risk that Israel is using UK arms to violate international humanitarian law, but does not go nearly far enough, Quakers in Britain said.
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Quakers welcome historic ruling on Palestine but warn of imminent danger of wider war
2 August 2024
Quakers have welcomed the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) landmark ruling that the Israeli presence in all occupied Palestinian territory must end.
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Quakers call for a ‘fundamental reset’ of UK policies towards Palestine
11 July 2024
Quakers joined 17 other UK charities outlining the key steps the new government must take in its first 100 days to address the conflict in Gaza.
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Pity of War sculpture unveiled at National Memorial Arboretum
4 July 2024
As over 100 conflicts rage around the world, and the death toll in Gaza and Israel rises to more than 35,000, the first memorial to civilian casualties of war has been unveiled.
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Walk with Me: faith organisations lead a second public silent peace walk
24 June 2024
Quakers and other faith groups walked in solidarity through the streets of London on Sunday, 23 June, in a silent call for peace.
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Joint statement on International Court of Justice orders on Gaza
29 May 2024
Quakers in Britain has joined 21 other charities calling on the UK government to ensure Israel complies with its obligations under international law, including immediately halting its military offensive in Rafah.