Category Archives: Advocacy

Email your MP to push for British recognition of Palestine NOW

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Diana Safieh

Palestinian self-determination is key to the wellbeing of Palestinians – and of Israelis. The British Government has wasted 10 years and more, waiting for “the right time” to recognise the State of Palestine. Now is the time to recognise Palestine, … Continue reading →

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Gaza ceasefire now

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Diana Safieh

 Gaza ceasefire now: Building hope for a better future for Palestinians and Israelis, with equal rights and mutual security A call on the British Government by the Balfour Project This cannot be allowed to continue: the civilian deaths and mass … Continue reading →

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Get Involved

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Eibhlin Priestley

First and foremost, we hope people will learn more about Britain’s historic role in Palestine and the legacy of its involvement. Our website is a great place to start. Become a Friend of the Balfour Project through regular giving, however … Continue reading →

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Email your MP

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Diana Safieh

Please oppose the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill26 June 2023 Britain Must Act Now to Block Unprecedented Israeli Settlement Plans27 February 2023 Past advocacy actions Reckless folly: our Government must not move the UK Embassy to Jerusalem10 … Continue reading →

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Reckless folly: our Government must not move the UK Embassy to Jerusalem

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Diana Safieh

Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced a “review” which may lead to the British Embassy in Tel Aviv moving to Jerusalem. The “review” itself is extremely unwise. No reason for it and no timescale have been given. It would be disastrous … Continue reading →

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#StandWithThe6

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Diana Safieh

by Jonathan Kuttab 18 Aug 2022 on Friends of Sabeel North America. Last night, Israeli forces raided the offices of all six civil society organizations that it previously labelled as “terrorist organizations,” including Al Haq. Israel ransacked the offices and … Continue reading →

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Unlawful Israeli army assault on Palestinian human rights organisations in Ramallah, 18 August – proposed action

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Diana Safieh

Dear Supporter, Early on 18 August the Israeli army raided the offices of seven Palestinian human rights and humanitarian organisations in Ramallah. The army also broke into a church. The Israeli Government seeks to suppress the Palestinian right to peaceful … Continue reading →

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Email your MP to help #StopE1

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Diana Safieh

Dear Supporter, Illegal Israeli settlements are the biggest threat to Palestinian rights – their rights to their land, to their livelihoods, to self-determination – including the right to sovereign statehood. The Israeli authorities are advancing plans to build a new … Continue reading →

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Save Masafer Yatta Letter Writing Campaign

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Diana Safieh

Dear [MP Name], I write to express my deep concern over the impending eviction and demolition of Masafer Yatta, a Palestinian community in the West Bank. On March 15th, Israel’s Supreme Court held a hearing to determine the future of … Continue reading →

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