HARLOW Palestine Solidarity Campaign has called a vigil this Friday 10th November 7:30pm at the Civic Centre.

A spokesperson said: “We need to come together to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel’s continuing bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip is relentless. Over 9,000 Palestinians have been killed including over 3,700 children. Over 1 million people have been displaced.  

Israel has bombed schools, hospitals, ambulances and targeted journalists and UN aid workers. 

There are dangerous shortages of electricity, water, food and fuel, and Israel is refusing to allow more than minimal and insufficient aid into the besieged strip. 

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers, emboldened by the unlimited support of Western leaders, have killed over a hundred Palestinians and driven many from their homes. 

We are not alone. On Saturday 28th October 1/2 million people marched demanding a ceasefire and to end our government’s complicity in this genocide.

However, while hundreds of thousands of people across Britain are demonstrating for an end to the violence, most of our politicians are silent. Even worse, our government is giving Israel a green light to commit yet more war crimes.

The silence includes our local politicians in Harlow who have so far failed to even call for a ceasefire. 

“This is why it is vital for us in Harlow to come together and add our voices to those speaking out. As with our previous vigil there will be an opportunity for people to speak and make contributions”.