Caabu (Council for Arab-British Understanding)
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The Council for Arab British Understanding works to advance Arab-British relations through its support for international law, human rights and democracy.
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With more than 80 parliamentarians I have signed this letter calling on the Government to stop Israeli settler violence & displacement of Palestinians in communities like Umm al-Khair.
The UK has a duty to uphold international law and protect those facing persecution.
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The UK has a duty to uphold international law and protect those facing persecution.
caabu.org/news/news/80...
80 Parliamentarians demand UK government act to stop Israel's settler violence and forced dispossession of Palestinians in communities like Umm al Khair
Over 80 UK Parliamentarians have written to the Foreign Secretary Rt Hon. Yvette Cooper on the escalating settler violence, systematic depravation and threat of mass demolitions and forcible transfer…
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
With more than 80 parliamentarians I have signed this letter calling on the Government to stop Israeli settler violence & displacement of Palestinians in communities like Umm al-Khair.
The UK has a duty to uphold international law and protect those facing persecution.
caabu.org/news/news/80...
The UK has a duty to uphold international law and protect those facing persecution.
caabu.org/news/news/80...
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80 Parliamentarians demand UK government acts to stop Israel's settler violence and dispossession of Palestinians.
“The UK must act decisively with its allies to uphold international law & prevent the erasure of communities across the W Bank.”
#Palestine
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“The UK must act decisively with its allies to uphold international law & prevent the erasure of communities across the W Bank.”
#Palestine
caabu.org/news/news/80...
80 Parliamentarians demand UK government act to stop Israel's settler violence and forced dispossession of Palestinians in communities like Umm al Khair
Over 80 UK Parliamentarians have written to the Foreign Secretary Rt Hon. Yvette Cooper on the escalating settler violence, systematic depravation and threat of mass demolitions and forcible transfer ...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
80 Parliamentarians demand UK government acts to stop Israel's settler violence and dispossession of Palestinians.
“The UK must act decisively with its allies to uphold international law & prevent the erasure of communities across the W Bank.”
#Palestine
caabu.org/news/news/80...
“The UK must act decisively with its allies to uphold international law & prevent the erasure of communities across the W Bank.”
#Palestine
caabu.org/news/news/80...
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Bishop Guli is one of 80 Parliamentarians calling for UK Government action to stop Israel's settler violence and forced dispossession of Palestinians in communities like Umm al Khair.
80 Parliamentarians demand UK government act to stop Israel's settler violence and forced dispossession of Palestinians in communities like Umm al Khair
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November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Bishop Guli is one of 80 Parliamentarians calling for UK Government action to stop Israel's settler violence and forced dispossession of Palestinians in communities like Umm al Khair.
80 Parliamentarians demand UK government act to stop Israel's settler violence and forced dispossession of Palestinians in communities like Umm al Khair
caabu.org/news/news/80...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM
80 Parliamentarians demand UK government act to stop Israel's settler violence and forced dispossession of Palestinians in communities like Umm al Khair
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We're looking for an Education and Scholarships Coordinator, a joint role between the Council for Arab British Understanding (Caabu) and the Amjad & Suha Bseisu Foundation.
Deadline 7 December.
More details below. www.caabu.org/news/news/jo...
Deadline 7 December.
More details below. www.caabu.org/news/news/jo...
Job Advert: Education and Scholarships (Coordinator) - Council for Arab British Understanding (Caabu) and Amjad & Suha Bseisu Foundation
Organisations: Council for Arab British Understanding (Caabu) and Amjad & Suha Bseisu FoundationJob title: Education and Scholarships (Coordinator)
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November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We're looking for an Education and Scholarships Coordinator, a joint role between the Council for Arab British Understanding (Caabu) and the Amjad & Suha Bseisu Foundation.
Deadline 7 December.
More details below. www.caabu.org/news/news/jo...
Deadline 7 December.
More details below. www.caabu.org/news/news/jo...
Caabu continues its work on monitoring BBC coverage of Israel/Palestine. We recently wrote to complain about a BBC article on the leaked video regarding the abuse at Sde Teiman against Palestinian detainees.
You can find our complaint here.
www.caabu.org/advocacy/bbc...
You can find our complaint here.
www.caabu.org/advocacy/bbc...
BBC Complaint
Caabu continues its work on monitoring BBC coverage of Israel/Palestine. We recently wrote to complain about this article on the scandal in Israel surrounding the leaked video on the alleged abuse of ...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Caabu continues its work on monitoring BBC coverage of Israel/Palestine. We recently wrote to complain about a BBC article on the leaked video regarding the abuse at Sde Teiman against Palestinian detainees.
You can find our complaint here.
www.caabu.org/advocacy/bbc...
You can find our complaint here.
www.caabu.org/advocacy/bbc...
Watch this Britain-Palestine All Party Parliamentary Group briefing on forced evictions of Palestinians in Silwan, occupied East Jerusalem by Israel, with Zuheir Al Rajabi, spokesperson for the Batan al Hawah residents committee in Silwan & Amy Cohen of Israeli NGO Ir Amim
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Forced evictions of Palestinians in Silwan, occupied East Jerusalem: Britain-Palestine APPG briefing
The Britain-Palestine All Party Parliamentary Group hosted an online briefing on 11 October 2025 for UK Parliamentarians on the forcible evictions of Palestinians in Silwan in occupied East Jerusalem ...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Watch this Britain-Palestine All Party Parliamentary Group briefing on forced evictions of Palestinians in Silwan, occupied East Jerusalem by Israel, with Zuheir Al Rajabi, spokesperson for the Batan al Hawah residents committee in Silwan & Amy Cohen of Israeli NGO Ir Amim
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Denying entry to British MPs shows how far Israel will go to cover up what is happening in the West Bank.
See Caabu's press release on Israel's denial of entry to Dr Simon Opher MP @simonforstroud.bsky.social and Dr @peterprinsleymp.bsky.social on a Caabu delegation.
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See Caabu's press release on Israel's denial of entry to Dr Simon Opher MP @simonforstroud.bsky.social and Dr @peterprinsleymp.bsky.social on a Caabu delegation.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Denying entry to British MPs shows how far Israel will go to cover up what is happening in the West Bank.
See Caabu's press release on Israel's denial of entry to Dr Simon Opher MP @simonforstroud.bsky.social and Dr @peterprinsleymp.bsky.social on a Caabu delegation.
caabu.org/news/news/pr...
See Caabu's press release on Israel's denial of entry to Dr Simon Opher MP @simonforstroud.bsky.social and Dr @peterprinsleymp.bsky.social on a Caabu delegation.
caabu.org/news/news/pr...
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🧵 3/3... in Jerusalem in addition to Palestinian human rights organisations.
It is very regrettable that Israeli authorities prevented them from seeing first-hand the challenges facing medical facilities in the region and hearing the British government’s assessment of the situation on the ground.
It is very regrettable that Israeli authorities prevented them from seeing first-hand the challenges facing medical facilities in the region and hearing the British government’s assessment of the situation on the ground.
September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🧵 3/3... in Jerusalem in addition to Palestinian human rights organisations.
It is very regrettable that Israeli authorities prevented them from seeing first-hand the challenges facing medical facilities in the region and hearing the British government’s assessment of the situation on the ground.
It is very regrettable that Israeli authorities prevented them from seeing first-hand the challenges facing medical facilities in the region and hearing the British government’s assessment of the situation on the ground.
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🧵 2/3... humanitarian work of a range of organisations including Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) in the occupied West Bank. Dr Simon Opher and Dr Peter Prinsley, both respected medical professionals, were travelling as part of the delegation which was also due to meet British diplomats...
September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🧵 2/3... humanitarian work of a range of organisations including Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) in the occupied West Bank. Dr Simon Opher and Dr Peter Prinsley, both respected medical professionals, were travelling as part of the delegation which was also due to meet British diplomats...
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Two British MPs, members of a Parliamentary delegation to the occupied West Bank, have been denied entry into Israel.
The purpose of this visit, organised by the Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU), was to enable Members of Parliament to witness the vital medical and
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The purpose of this visit, organised by the Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU), was to enable Members of Parliament to witness the vital medical and
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September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Two British MPs, members of a Parliamentary delegation to the occupied West Bank, have been denied entry into Israel.
The purpose of this visit, organised by the Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU), was to enable Members of Parliament to witness the vital medical and
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The purpose of this visit, organised by the Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU), was to enable Members of Parliament to witness the vital medical and
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A joint statement from Dr Peter Prinsley MP and Dr Simon Opher MP:
September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A joint statement from Dr Peter Prinsley MP and Dr Simon Opher MP:
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By omitting Israel’s history of crimes and discrediting Palestinian voices, the BBC’s Gaza coverage has failed journalistic integrity, writes @caabu.bsky.social's Malaka El Gammal 🔗 www.newarab.com/opinion/bbcs...
September 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
By omitting Israel’s history of crimes and discrediting Palestinian voices, the BBC’s Gaza coverage has failed journalistic integrity, writes @caabu.bsky.social's Malaka El Gammal 🔗 www.newarab.com/opinion/bbcs...
BBC Coverage of Gaza: Does it meet its editorial policy on accuracy and impartiality?
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August 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
BBC Coverage of Gaza: Does it meet its editorial policy on accuracy and impartiality?
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Our condolences to the family and loved ones of Awdah Hathaleen, brutally murdered by an Israeli settler in his village of Umm al Khair in Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank.
A powerful advocate for his community, who spoke to Parliamentarians on several occasions. He will be sorely missed.
A powerful advocate for his community, who spoke to Parliamentarians on several occasions. He will be sorely missed.
My friend Awdah Hathaleen was murdered today by an Israeli settler, in his village, the Palestinian Bedouin community of Umm al Khair. I am heartbroken. Rest in power, Awdah.
An Israeli settler (sanctioned by the UK) shot Awdah in the chest.
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An Israeli settler (sanctioned by the UK) shot Awdah in the chest.
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July 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Our condolences to the family and loved ones of Awdah Hathaleen, brutally murdered by an Israeli settler in his village of Umm al Khair in Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank.
A powerful advocate for his community, who spoke to Parliamentarians on several occasions. He will be sorely missed.
A powerful advocate for his community, who spoke to Parliamentarians on several occasions. He will be sorely missed.
Over 100 international NGOs including Caabu issued a statement urging governments to act to end Israel's mass starvation in Gaza: open all land crossings, restore the full flow of food and aid, end Israel's siege and agree to a ceasefire now.
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Over 100 international NGOs and aid organisations call on governments to end Israel's mass starvation in Gaza
Over 100 international NGOs and aid organisations including Caabu issued a statement urging governments to act to end the mass starvation in Gaza: open all land crossings; restore the full flow of foo...
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July 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Over 100 international NGOs including Caabu issued a statement urging governments to act to end Israel's mass starvation in Gaza: open all land crossings, restore the full flow of food and aid, end Israel's siege and agree to a ceasefire now.
www.caabu.org/news/news/ov...
www.caabu.org/news/news/ov...
The UK Government's actions on Palestine are still at odds with public opinion and international law. When will it impose a total arms embargo on Israel, economic sanctions and a complete ban on trade with settlements?
See our latest @yougov.co.uk poll here:
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See our latest @yougov.co.uk poll here:
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July 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The UK Government's actions on Palestine are still at odds with public opinion and international law. When will it impose a total arms embargo on Israel, economic sanctions and a complete ban on trade with settlements?
See our latest @yougov.co.uk poll here:
www.caabu.org/news/news/ca...
See our latest @yougov.co.uk poll here:
www.caabu.org/news/news/ca...
16 NGOs including Caabu called on the UK government to end its complicity in violations of Palestinian rights and help bring the occupation to a rapid end, marking a year since the ICJ issued its Advisory Opinion that Israel’s entire presence in the OPT is unlawful.
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July 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
16 NGOs including Caabu called on the UK government to end its complicity in violations of Palestinian rights and help bring the occupation to a rapid end, marking a year since the ICJ issued its Advisory Opinion that Israel’s entire presence in the OPT is unlawful.
www.caabu.org/news/news/16...
www.caabu.org/news/news/16...
Caabu's Malaka El-Gammal explains the background to the UK government's failure to publish its response to the ICJ opinion on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory, and why 112 politicians have demanded in a Caabu letter why this must happen.
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July 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Caabu's Malaka El-Gammal explains the background to the UK government's failure to publish its response to the ICJ opinion on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory, and why 112 politicians have demanded in a Caabu letter why this must happen.
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Our latest YouGov poll on UK opinion on Palestine is out - Around half (48-57%) the British public back a range of sanctions on Israel in latest poll /1
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Caabu Press release: Around half (48-57%) the British public back a range of sanctions on Israel in latest poll
Caabu Press release: Around half (48-57%) the British public back a range of sanctions on Israel in latest poll In the latest YouGov opinion poll commissioned by Caabu, public opinion on Israel/Gaza r...
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July 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Our latest YouGov poll on UK opinion on Palestine is out - Around half (48-57%) the British public back a range of sanctions on Israel in latest poll /1
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112 Parliamentarians demand UK Government publish response to International Court of Justice
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July 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
112 Parliamentarians demand UK Government publish response to International Court of Justice
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Support Caabu's vital Palestine advocacy.
Help us to influence policy, promote public engagement and fight prejudice, ignorance and fear. In a time of such devastating political failure from the UK Government, your support has never been more needed.
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Help us to influence policy, promote public engagement and fight prejudice, ignorance and fear. In a time of such devastating political failure from the UK Government, your support has never been more needed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=py_O...
Support Caabu's vital Palestine advocacy
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July 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Support Caabu's vital Palestine advocacy.
Help us to influence policy, promote public engagement and fight prejudice, ignorance and fear. In a time of such devastating political failure from the UK Government, your support has never been more needed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=py_O...
Help us to influence policy, promote public engagement and fight prejudice, ignorance and fear. In a time of such devastating political failure from the UK Government, your support has never been more needed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=py_O...
Support Caabu's vital advocacy work and join us as a member for just £50 a year.
www.caabu.org/get-involved...
We rely on your generous support to continue engaging with UK politicians, and also offer important events like our recent panel discussion on war in the Middle East:
www.caabu.org/get-involved...
We rely on your generous support to continue engaging with UK politicians, and also offer important events like our recent panel discussion on war in the Middle East:
Watch Caabu's panel discussion with expert speakers Jasmine El-Gamal, Azadeh Moaveni, Dr H.A. Hellyer and Daniel Levy, examining the implications of Israel's war on Iran and the continuing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza:
www.caabu.org/news/video/c...
www.caabu.org/news/video/c...
Caabu online panel discussion on war in the Middle East
On 23 June 2025, Caabu hosted an online panel discussion on war in the Middle East, with an expert panel consisting of Jasmine El-Gamal, writer and analyst, and formerly Middle East policy advisor at ...
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July 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Support Caabu's vital advocacy work and join us as a member for just £50 a year.
www.caabu.org/get-involved...
We rely on your generous support to continue engaging with UK politicians, and also offer important events like our recent panel discussion on war in the Middle East:
www.caabu.org/get-involved...
We rely on your generous support to continue engaging with UK politicians, and also offer important events like our recent panel discussion on war in the Middle East:
Has the UK really learned the lessons of Iraq? Don't count on it
Caabu's Head of Parliamentary Affairs @josephwillits.bsky.social writes for @thenewarab.bsky.social
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Caabu's Head of Parliamentary Affairs @josephwillits.bsky.social writes for @thenewarab.bsky.social
www.newarab.com/opinion/has-...
Has the UK really learned the lessons of Iraq? Don’t count on it
Whilst it’s surprising the UK didn’t join the strikes on Iran, the government is still complicit in enabling Israel’s aggressions, argues Joseph Willits.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Has the UK really learned the lessons of Iraq? Don't count on it
Caabu's Head of Parliamentary Affairs @josephwillits.bsky.social writes for @thenewarab.bsky.social
www.newarab.com/opinion/has-...
Caabu's Head of Parliamentary Affairs @josephwillits.bsky.social writes for @thenewarab.bsky.social
www.newarab.com/opinion/has-...
Watch Caabu's panel discussion with expert speakers Jasmine El-Gamal, Azadeh Moaveni, Dr H.A. Hellyer and Daniel Levy, examining the implications of Israel's war on Iran and the continuing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza:
www.caabu.org/news/video/c...
www.caabu.org/news/video/c...
Caabu online panel discussion on war in the Middle East
On 23 June 2025, Caabu hosted an online panel discussion on war in the Middle East, with an expert panel consisting of Jasmine El-Gamal, writer and analyst, and formerly Middle East policy advisor at ...
www.caabu.org
June 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Watch Caabu's panel discussion with expert speakers Jasmine El-Gamal, Azadeh Moaveni, Dr H.A. Hellyer and Daniel Levy, examining the implications of Israel's war on Iran and the continuing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza:
www.caabu.org/news/video/c...
www.caabu.org/news/video/c...