Joseph Willits 🍉 🦩🦚🏳️‍🌈🇵🇸🇱🇧

On UK complicity in the historic and continued erasure of Palestinians.

The Balfour Declaration (one that most of us educated in the UK were never taught about), is a document of historic shame.

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#Palestine #Gaza

@britainowespalestine on Instagram: "He’s right - the Balfour Declaration is a document of historic shame. We are calling on the UK government to take responsibility and issue a formal apology for ... 804 likes, 22 comments - britainowespalestine on December 2, 2025: "He’s right - the Balfour Declaration is a document of historic shame. We are calling on the UK government to take responsibility ...

On UK complicity in the historic & continued erasure of Palestinians.

The Balfour Declaration is a document of historic shame.

UK complicity hasn't just happened in the last few years as Israel is committing genocide, apartheid & ethnic cleansing, it's historic. www.instagram.com/reel/DRxNO3_...

Joseph Willits on Instagram: "Those opposing g€n0c1d€ against Palestinians (the majority of them seemingly pensioners and the elderly), outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Arrests were made... 30 likes, 2 comments - josephwillits on November 26, 2025: "Those opposing g€n0c1d€ against Palestinians (the majority of them seemingly pensioners and the elderly), outside the Royal Courts of Justic...

Videos of some of the arrests on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/p/DRhmPFsDFK...

Those opposing genocide against Palestinians (the majority of them seemingly pensioners and the elderly), outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Wednesday.

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With arrests made, the absurdity of this law is yet again laid to bare.

Israeli policies of ethnic cleansing against Palestinians, and against communities such as Umm al Khair, are happening in real time and the UK government knows this as well anyone. So why the lack of action?

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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 ...

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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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…

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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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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Joseph Willits on Instagram: "In Shatila, one of twelve Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon (three in Beirut), prayers marked the announcement of a so called ceasefire that came into effect on 10 Oct... 140 likes, 8 comments - josephwillits on October 20, 2025: "In Shatila, one of twelve Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon (three in Beirut), prayers marked the announcement of a so called ceasefire t...

In Shatila in October, one of twelve Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon (three in Beirut)

Nakba, forced displacement and ethnic cleansing.

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Joseph Willits on Instagram: "In Shatila, one of twelve Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon (three in Beirut), prayers marked the announcement of a so called ceasefire that came into effect on 10 Oct... 140 likes, 8 comments - josephwillits on October 20, 2025: "In Shatila, one of twelve Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon (three in Beirut), prayers marked the announcement of a so called ceasefire t...

In Shatila in October, one of twelve Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon (three in Beirut)

Nakba, forced displacement and ethnic cleansing.

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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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There was, until a few minutes ago, a Banksy here on the Royal Courts of Justice

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Israeli apartheid against Palestinians in death as in life, as occupation forces are still holding the body of our friend, Awdah Hathaleen, preventing the community from burying him.

Yet his murderer has freely returned to terrorise Umm al-Khair today

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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.

Settler violence is Israeli state violence.

Umm al Khair, like many Palestinian communities is harassed, attacked daily by Israeli settlers & occupation forces, to ethnically cleanse and forcibly displace the residents. Policies of apartheid and ethnic cleansing in action, daily.

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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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.

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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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.

Has the UK really learnt the lessons of Iraq? That it even contemplated joining Israel in attacking Iran, being complicit in its aggression, is staggering as it commits genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, attacks on Lebanon & Syria.

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Do join us tomorrow (Monday 23 June at 6pm (BST UK time).

Link to register here: caabu.org/events/caabu...

A really excellent and important panel that we're organising at @caabu.bsky.social on war in the Middle East, with four really excellent speakers, Jasmine El-Gamal, Azadeh Moaveni, Dr H.A. Hellyer and Daniel Levy.

Join us, and share among your networks. Registration here: caabu.org/events/caabu...

Caabu online panel discussion on war in the Middle East Caabu invites you to 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 the Penta...

Join us at @caabu.bsky.social on 23 June for this important online panel discussion on war in the Middle East, with Israel's war on Iran & continued genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, with panellists incl Dr H.A. Hellyer, Jasmine El-Gamal & Daniel Levy. Register here: caabu.org/events/caabu...

Caabu online panel discussion on war in the Middle East Caabu invites you to an online panel discussion on war in the Middle East, with an expert panel consisting of writer and analyst, Jasmine El-Gamal, formerly Middle East policy advisor at the Pentagon ...

Join us at Caabu on Monday 23 June at 6pm UK time (BST) for this online panel discussion on war in the Middle East with Jasmine El-Gamal, Dr. H.A. Hellyer and Daniel Levy.

More details and registration here: www.caabu.org/events/caabu...

Sanctioning two of Israel’s extremist ministers is welcome, but must go further. As many have highlighted, inc Parliamentarians in this letter, more needed to stop genocide in Gaza & pledged intentions to ethically cleanse Palestinians inc in the West Bank www.caabu.org/news/news/96...

Thank you to the parliamentarians who have signed, @davedooganmp.bsky.social, @alfdubs.bsky.social, @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social, @columeastwood.ie, @sorchaeastwood.bsky.social, @julieelliottexmp.bsky.social @marykfoymp.bsky.social, @pjferguson.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/jose...

Thank you to the parliamentarians who have signed, @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social, @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social, @elliechowns.bsky.social, @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social, @stellacreasy.bsky.social, @anndaviesplaid.bsky.social, @marshadecordova.bsky.social, @carladenyer.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/jose...

Thank you to the parliamentarians who have signed, @hackneyabbott.bsky.social, @shockatadam.bsky.social, @paulabarkermp.bsky.social, @sianberry.bsky.social, @kirstysnp.bsky.social, @oliviablakemp.bsky.social, @richardburgon.bsky.social, @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/jose...

Quote from Joseph Willits, Head of Parliamentary Affairs at Caabu (Council for Arab-British Understanding), who says: "This letter shows that there is increasing parliamentary support for the UK to take tougher action against Israel. As Palestinians face violent erasure, including Israeli imposed genocide, starvation and ethnic cleansing, the UK government simply is not doing enough, and an increasing number of parliamentarians are also coming to this realisation. Successive governments cannot claim to not know how communities across the West Bank are being violently dispossessed and forcibly transferred, which many of the signatories have visited. What will it take for UK government action to match up with the horrifying situation and systemic violence on the ground, and to act on what parliamentarians, the British public, and most importantly, Palestinians have long been saying? Palestinians deserve an end to these horrors, leading to proper justice and accountability."

Letter from 96 UK Parliamentarians who have demanded sanctions on Israel for war crimes against Palestinians and systematic violations of international law, including imposing targeted sanctions, a ban on trade with illegal settlements, and a suspension of the existing UK-Israel trade agreement.

Letter from 96 UK Parliamentarians who have demanded sanctions on Israel for war crimes against Palestinians and systematic violations of international law, including imposing targeted sanctions, a ban on trade with illegal settlements, and a suspension of the existing UK-Israel trade agreement.

Letter from 96 UK Parliamentarians who have demanded sanctions on Israel for war crimes against Palestinians and systematic violations of international law, including imposing targeted sanctions, a ban on trade with illegal settlements, and a suspension of the existing UK-Israel trade agreement.

"As Palestinians face violent erasure, inc Israeli imposed genocide, starvation & ethnic cleansing, the UK gov simply is not doing enough, & an increasing number of parliamentarians are also coming to this realisation."

See parliamentarians letter to PM Keir Starmer caabu.org/news/news/96...

96 UK Parliamentarians demand sanctions on Israel for war crimes against Palestinians

www.caabu.org/news/news/96...