22 May 2025

The East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre has joined more than thirty major UK Islamic institutions in an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling for urgent, concrete measures to end the humanitarian catastrophe and genocide unfolding in Gaza. The letter condemns the “harrowing scenes of intolerable human suffering” and urges the UK Government to uphold international law and protect civilian life.

What the Letter Calls For

1. An immediate reinstatement of a ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages, and an end to the military occupation of Palestinian territories.
2. Immediate lifting of the Gaza blockade and unfettered delivery of humanitarian aid, opposing all forms of collective punishment.
3. Formal recognition of the State of Palestine, aligned with international consensus and United Nations resolutions.
4. A halt to UK arms sales and military support to any party violating international humanitarian law.

The absence of meaningful diplomatic or humanitarian intervention… undermines the UK’s stated commitment to international law, justice and the protection of human rights.

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Who Signed?

The joint statement is endorsed by leading mosques, scholarly bodies and community organisations across Britain, including East London Mosque, Birmingham Central Mosque, Finsbury Park Mosque, The Islamic Cultural Centre at Regents Park, and many others.

How You Can Help

• Share this article on social media to amplify the call for justice.
• Write to your MP urging support for the letter’s demands.
• Donate to trusted humanitarian agencies delivering life-saving aid inside Gaza.
• Pray for peace, justice and security for our Palestinian brothers and sisters.

The East London Mosque remains committed to working with partners of all faiths and none to uphold the principles of compassion, justice and human rights. We pray for an immediate end to the suffering of the Palestinian people and for a just and lasting peace in the region.