PRESS RELEASE
The Muslim Council of Britain calls for an end to the violence in and around Gaza. The targeting of innocent civilians can never be excused or justified.
In the coming days we may see a significant escalation which risks to only further perpetuate this cycle.
For 75 years, Palestinians have endured decades of illegal Israeli occupation, oppression and apartheid. They have experienced attacks on their towns, cities, and refugee camps, not to mention the thousands who have been killed indiscriminately.
It is imperative to safeguard the lives of all civilians and protect their homes, hospitals and places of worship.
As such, we call for an immediate end to the violence and adherence to international law, in all its aspects. The international community must uphold their obligations towards ending the illegal occupation of Palestine. We call for renewed and sincere efforts for lasting peace.
In the midst of it all it is crucial we do not allow these tensions to affect our communities here in the UK. There is the risk that at times like these both Islamophobia and Antisemitism rise. We must be proactive to ensure that this is not the case and our communities can come together for the common good.
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