SILENT VIGIL HELD IN LONDON IN SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINIANS IN RAFAH

mnesty International held a silent vigil at the entrance of Downing Street, the location of the British Prime Minister’s Office, in solidarity with civilians in Rafah, located south of Gaza, amid Israel’s plans for an attack. In a statement released by Amnesty International regarding the silent protest, it was pointed out that civilians in Rafah are at risk due to Israel’s intention to attack and said: “As Amnesty, we call on the UK government to do everything in its power to dissuade Israel from its decision to attack Rafah.” The statement also underlined that the UK government should call for an immediate ceasefire and pointed out the importance of stopping arms sales to Israel.