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Stop arming Israel: sign our petition now
- Israel is carrying out airstrikes and ground offensives across the occupied Palestinian territory, killing tens of thousands of Palestinians
- The UK government must stop ALL arms sales now, and end its complicity in Israel’s atrocities
- This is a vital step towards a permanent ceasefire, and a meaningful path to accountability, justice and lasting peace
Stop arming Israel: sign our petition now
- Israel is carrying out airstrikes and ground offensives across the occupied Palestinian territory, killing tens of thousands of Palestinians
- The UK government must stop ALL arms sales now, and end its complicity in Israel’s atrocities
- This is a vital step towards a permanent ceasefire, and a meaningful path to accountability, justice and lasting peace
Our message to the Trade Secretary and Foreign Secretary
“We are urging you to immediately stop arms licences and exports to the Government of Israel. This is just one crucial step towards an immediate and permanent ceasefire for all Palestinians and Israelis."
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"According to our laws, the UK Government must stop issuing licences for arms sales if there is a clear risk they might be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law.
From October 2023 to May 2024, the Government issued over 100 new licences allowing UK companies to sell arms to Israel. During this same time, Israel has killed civilians in Gaza indiscriminately. It has been deliberately depriving them of the essentials they need to survive.
The International Court of Justice has ruled there is a risk of a genocide in Gaza, and war crimes and crimes against humanity are also being committed. There is no doubt the risk of genocide is horrifyingly real.
By continuing to sell arms to Israel, the UK has been complicit in the killing of civilians in Gaza. You have the opportunity to act now and do the right thing: end arms sales to Israel immediately.
Everyone in Gaza is in need of humanitarian assistance, but months of restrictions and attacks have made it challenging for humanitarian organisations to respond fully. To stop the cycle of death and destruction, get aid to those who need it, and safely get hostages out, the UK must play its part in securing a permanent ceasefire - starting by ending arms sales to Israel now.
Only then can the hard work of building lasting peace and justice for Palestinians and Israelis start.
We ask you to:
- Immediately suspend arms licences and exports to the Government of Israel.
- Do everything in your power to help bring about an immediate and permanent ceasefire.”
UK government must immediately stop all arms sales to Israel
The immense suffering Israel is inflicting on Palestinians continues to happen under the watch and protection of world leaders.
The UK government has actively contributed to fuelling this crisis by continuing to allow arms sales and other military support, including parts for the F-35 fighter jets that are dropping bombs on civilians in Gaza.
The government must not prioritise perceived security or economic advantage over its legal and moral obligations.
To continue allowing arms sales to Israel could leave the government open to complicity in war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
We cannot become the generation who stood by while Palestine is erased. Join us in calling for an end to ALL arms sales now, and an end to UK complicity in these atrocities.
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*Petition content was updated on 20 May 2025 to reflect the latest developments
