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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.
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Poignant ceremony marks International Conscientious Objectors’ Day
15 May 2024
Quakers and others marked International Conscientious Objectors' Day on 15 May at the annual ceremony of remembrance in Tavistock Square.