By The Palestinian Youth Movement
On the 15th November, over 15,000 people from all walks of life gathered outside the Houses of Parliament – parents with their children, the elderly alongside the youth, and workers with students. Meanwhile, inside, Members of Parliament were voting on a ceasefire in Gaza.
Amidst the passionate fervour, a singular chant reverberated with the most power “Stop arming Israel, ceasefire now.” When we received the news that the vote did not pass, rage flooded the streets.
The weekend before, on 11th November, up to 1 million people took to the streets of London demanding a ceasefire. And it has been reported that over 76% of the British public support a ceasefire in Gaza.
We’re out on the streets; we’re signing petitions; we’re sending letters to MPs; we’re taking direct action – the call from the people is resounding. So why are our governments sitting so stubbornly in their inaction?
By The Palestinian Youth Movement