On 19th November, the Muslim Charities Forum wrote to the Secretary of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Rt Hon William Hague, urging the British Government to prioritise Gaza's humanitarian needs.
Seventeen Muslim-led charities, including Islamic Relief UK, signed the letter, which “stressed the need for affected civilian populations in Gaza to have unrestricted access to humanitarian aid as necessary, and to ensure that all humanitarian workers, medical staff and hospitals are protected”.
In addition, they urged the Government to “emphasise to all parties involved in the conflict that they comply with their obligations under International Humanitarian Law with respect to safeguarding the lives and dignity of the civilian population”.
The full letter can be read here. |