Category Archives: Advocacy

Gaza ceasefire now

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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