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Gaza killings should be investigated, say Quakers

Updated 6 April 2018

Amid ongoing violence in Gaza, Quakers in Britain have made this statement:

Gaza killings should be investigated, say Quakers

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Quakers join call urging UK government to support UN Gaza inquiry

Updated 1 June 2018

Shocking violence suffered by Palestinians on the Gaza border in recent months has left 112 Palestinians dead and more than 13,300 injured. The UN Human Rights Council voted recently to establish an independent Commission of Inquiry. However, the UK government abstained. Quakers are appalled.

Quakers join call urging UK government to support UN Gaza inquiry

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Quakers join calls for closure of Gaza to end after 15 years of collective punishment

Updated 4 February 2025

Sixteen UK charities including Quakers in Britain, CAFOD and Christian Aid are asking the UK Government to take urgent action to end the blockade of Gaza.

Quakers join calls for closure of Gaza to end after 15 years of collective punishment

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Quaker organizations call for a ceasefire and humanitarian protections in Gaza

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers in Britain have joined American Friends Service Committee, Canadian Friends Service Committee, Friends Committee on National Legislation and the Quaker United Nations Office in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Quaker organisations call for a ceasefire and humanitarian protections in Gaza

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Support a bilateral ceasefire in Gaza and Israel, Quakers and others tell world governments

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers and other religious leaders have condemned governments for their complicity in continued violence through their opposition to a ceasefire.

Support a bilateral ceasefire in Gaza and Israel, Quakers and others tell world governments

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Quakers join global Christian leaders in call for Gaza ceasefire

Updated 4 February 2025

This Holy Week, Quakers added their voice to that of more than 140 faith leaders calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to foreign military support for Israel.

Quakers join global Christian leaders in call for Gaza ceasefire

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Joint statement on International Court of Justice orders on Gaza

Updated 4 February 2025

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.

Joint statement on International Court of Justice orders on Gaza

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Quaker statement on Donald Trump's proposal to take over Gaza

Updated 5 February 2025

5 February 2025

Quaker statement on Donald Trump's proposal to take over Gaza

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Quaker statement as Israel blocks all humanitarian aid into Gaza

Updated 3 March 2025

3 March 2025

Quaker statement as Israel blocks all humanitarian aid into Gaza

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Stop selling arms to Israel, Quakers tell UK government

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers have joined calls on the UK government to suspend arms sales to Israel due to the “clear risk" that the weapons might be used in violation of international law.

Stop selling arms to Israel, Quakers tell UK government