Dorothy Sang, Head of Policy and Advocacy at CARE International UK, said:
CARE International UK welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon. We call on all parties to the conflict to prevent any further escalation of violence and to adhere to international humanitarian law. Ending the violence is vital to halt the devastating loss of civilian lives and address the critical humanitarian needs in Lebanon.
“But this does not go far enough. Every day in Gaza, with nowhere left to flee and abandoned by the international community, Palestinians continue to be relentlessly bombed, maimed, starved and killed. World leaders must demonstrate as much resolve as they have shown today to end the suffering of Palestinians. We call on the UK Government to immediately stop all arms sales to Israel until a ceasefire in Gaza is agreed."
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