Report, Enough!, 27 January 2007
The ENOUGH! coalition, representing over three million people in charities, trade unions, faith and campaign groups has come together to mark this year’s 40th anniversary of the Israeli military occupation of the Gaza Strip and West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
The launch will come only days after a report, funded by the British government, warned that Israel’s separation wall is trapping 250,000 Palestinians. The report on Israel’s separation wall was produced by the Israeli planning and rights organisation Bimkom. The report says the wall is cutting off Palestinians from employment, education, healthcare needs, undermining social and family life and isolating farmers from markets.
Ms Thompson said: “This report cites the devastating effects on Palestinians’ health and livelihoods of Israel’s separation wall. It shows the vital need for our ministers to make fresh moves for a just peace. It is high time the UK government matched its rhetoric with action which can save Palestinians and Israelis from another 40 years’ conflict.” [ More ]