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Gaza in crisis: a political choice, not a natural disaster

The world knows Gaza is in crisis. No clean water, only three to four hours of electricity a day and not enough medicine.

Nearly two million people live besieged in conditions which the UN describes as a human dignity crisis.

But this is not a natural disaster — it is a political choice to punish the Palestinian people. A decision made by Israel with the support of the governments of the US, UK and EU.

  • The immediate lifting of the blockade of Gaza and allowing of imports and exports

  • The British government to abide by their obligations under international law to end the siege

  • The removal by Israel of all obstacles to the exercise of human rights by Palestinians in Gaza, including the right to travel and trade.

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