Act now or be complicit with Genocide in Gaza

The war between Palestine and Israel has no end in sight. Just over 54,000 Palestinians are dead and around 1700 Israelis. With over 50,000 Palestinian children dead, or injured, with 3rd or 4th degree burns, amputations and life changing injuries. Amputations are being carried out with no anaesthetic. There are estimated to be 42,000 orphans, with many missing and displaced children left vulnerable and/ alone. 47% of the population in Gaza, are children under 18. 

The war has turned to Genocide in Gaza. It's time to take action and speak up. The Genocide, including war crimes such as civilian bombings and famine, cannot be allowed to continue. 

What do we mean by Genocide?
Genocide is defined as the intentional and systematic destruction of a group of people based on their national, ethnic, racial, or religious identity. It involves violence and actions aimed at the destruction of a people, targeting their political and social institutions, culture, language, national feelings, religion, and economic existence.

Israel, are bombing schools, paramedics/ambulances, civilian homes and hospitals. With many families wiped out, in the blink of an eye. Israels troops are barracading buildings, where local civilians shelter and sleep. Blocking all escape routes and setting the buildings on fire with Palestinians inside.

A UN-backed assessment has said Gaza's entire population is at "critical risk" of famine.

Israel has blocked aid for weeks at the borders. Now only a trickle of about 10% of need is allowed through by Israel.

Humanitarian Aid is being controlled and distributed by Israels Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the GHF. This is against international humantitarian principles of being a neutral 3rd party. The UN is most commonly used, along side NGO's and they act as a neutral intermediary distribting and co-ordinating aid. There has been a blockade on Gaza since 2007. The Israelis claim it is to stop Hamas gaining access to weapons. They do not search trucks which would seem a sensible solution. It also blocks imports and exports which would provide jobs and income.  The complete blockade, stops entry or exit by see or air. Often it is referred to as an open air prison. 80% of the population are aid dependent, but Israel prevents Humanitarian Aid entering Gaza. Since the begining of March, there has been a complete to any trucks entering Gaza. There are over 9000 trucks at the border ready and waiting. 

The aid distribution centres currently set up by the GHF, have been deliberately set up in the far south, to draw people further away from the Israeli border with Palestine. The Palestinian people abandon their homes in search of food to survive, to the southern distribution centres. Israel are claiming Palestinian lands. Israeli's have moved into Palestinian homes and some areas are being demolished. The UN, who are independent, have refused to work with Israel under these terms. Israel announced recently that there are to be another 20 settlements in Gaza by Israeli's. 

The aid being distributed (decided by Israel) is inappropriate - food that needs cooking but there is no gas, combustible material or water to cook. The water and energy stations have been bombed. Portions are too small for one person, let alone a family. No water is provided for cooking or hydration. People are going to humanitarian aid sites dictated by Israel many miles away (while weak and malnourished). They are queing surrounded by metal fences. Palestinian's are shot at by Israelis while approaching or waiting for aid. The GHF needs to be removed, with aid co-ordinated by the United Nations and other NGO's who have the expertise.

We are calling on all MPs to act now or be complicit with Genocide. 

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