Aerial photo of the destruction in northern Gaza | UNRWA
London, 8 October 2024 – The Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) has distributed a critical briefing to Members of Parliament (MPs) in the United Kingdom and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) across the European Union, marking one year since the beginning of Israel's genocidal military campaign in Gaza.
The briefing, titled *One Year of Genocide in Gaza*, highlights the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe, mass displacement, and destruction caused by Israel’s military actions in the Gaza Strip since October 2023. It provides a stark overview of the mass killings, systematic displacement, and the use of starvation as a method of genocide. The briefing emphasizes the urgent need for international action to halt the ongoing violations of international law and protect the Palestinian population.
PRC has sent this briefing with the intent of urging UK and EU politicians to engage with the growing crisis in Gaza, calling for immediate measures to stop the violence and ensure accountability for Israel's actions. The document outlines several key recommendations, including the imposition of an arms embargo on Israel, recognition of the genocide by national parliaments, and a commitment to rebuilding Gaza through international reparations.
As part of PRC’s ongoing efforts to advocate for Palestinian rights, this briefing is a call to action for policymakers to respond decisively to the devastating conditions in Gaza. The PRC continues to work tirelessly to ensure that the international community is informed about the human rights violations in Palestine and the necessity for urgent intervention.