On Friday 23 December the United Nations Security Council passed a biased resolution against Israel, which was shockingly supported by the UK.
ACT NOW: Send email to PM Theresa May
The wording of UNSCR 2334 elevates the issue of settlements above all other issues needed to secure a final and just peace settlement and as a result presents some serious consequences.
For example, by specifically including East Jerusalem and by extension the Western Wall, describing it as an “illegal settlement”, Britain has supported a position that breaks all previous protocols and creates more contentious issues rather than less.
Despite the daily atrocities in the Middle East perpetuated by countries where democracy is alien concept, the UN resolution highlights ‘settlements’ in the disputed territories as the source of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. The UN has effectively given the Palestinians the right to use pre-conditions as an excuse never to negotiate peace.
This UN Resolution does nothing for peace and indeed will further embolden Palestinian leadership to incite yet more terror in Israel and especially Jerusalem.
The British Government’s sponsorship of this anti-Israel resolution appears as a betrayal of UK support for Israel. Considering Theresa May’s recent assurances to the Jewish community and vocal support for Israel, it is essential this doesn’t pass by without us holding the Government to account.
The UK Government played a major role in this initiative and we must make it clear to our Prime Minister and our elected MPs that this action was not taken in our name and that we demand answers about how and why Britain took part.
In partnership with Israel Britain Alliance, we are asking you to please send an email to Theresa May, with a copy to your MP, challenging the UK’s decision. Using the automated email template and MP lookup, you can do this in just a few simple steps by clicking the link below. Here are the questions we are asking Theresa May:
- What involvement did Britain have in drafting and promoting this flawed resolution?
- How does the British Government see this resolution helping the peace process?
- In future will the UK commit to distance itself from these biased anti-Israel resolutions at the UN?
- Will your government make a stand and become a true friend of Israel?
ACT NOW: Send email to PM Theresa May
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Last week the UK supported an anti-Israel resolution at the United Nations that completely undermines the existence of the State of Israel and legitimate rights to the city of Jerusalem.
The adopted resolution on Jerusalem (document A/71/L.22) was voted in favour by 149 nations, including the United Kingdom. The United States, Canada and, of course, Israel were among the seven nations that voted against it.
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THE RESOLUTION EXPLAINED
By its terms, the Assembly reiterated its determination that any actions taken by Israel, the “occupying power”, to impose its laws, jurisdiction and administration on the Holy City of Jerusalem were illegal and therefore null and void and had no validity whatsoever, and called upon Israel to immediately cease all such illegal and unilateral measures.
The document also referred to a previous 2001 resolution stating that “all legislative and administrative measures and actions taken by Israel, the occupying Power, which have altered or purported to alter the character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem, in particular the so-called “Basic Law” on Jerusalem and the proclamation of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, were null and void and must be rescinded forthwith”
The resolution also significantly referred to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount only as “Haram al Sharif”, hereby denying the Jewish connection.
Firstly, Israel is NOT the occupying power – they own the land. Jerusalem IS the capital city of Israel and Israel DOES have jurisdiction over its own capital. Furthermore, the Jewish historical connection to the Temple Mount precedes Islam.
THE SIGNIFICANCE
In 2017, Israel will be marking 50 years since the reunification of Jerusalem. We also expect moves by the new United States administration to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem. At the same time, we anticipate that Palestinian leadership will be pressuring the international community to further undermine the Jewish connection to Jerusalem. That is why showing your support for Israel and the eternal, undivided capital of Jerusalem is so important.
TAKE ACTION
Please contact Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, expressing your dismay at the UK’s decision to vote for this anti-Israel resolution. The link below opens a pre-completed email to the Foreign Office asking about the UK Government’s position on this matter and calling upon them to put pressure on the UK representation at the UN.
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Dear Mr Johnson,
I am writing in reference to last week’s decision by the UK to support a controversial resolution at the United Nations that completely undermines the existence of the State of Israel and their legitimate rights to the city of Jerusalem.
The adopted resolution on Jerusalem (document A/71/L.22) was voted in favour by 149 nations, including the UK. Our allies in the United States, Canada and, of course, Israel voted against it.
- By its terms, the Assembly reiterated its determination that any actions taken by Israel, the “occupying power”, to impose its laws, jurisdiction and administration on the Holy City of Jerusalem were illegal and therefore null and void and had no validity whatsoever, and called upon Israel to immediately cease all such illegal and unilateral measures.
- The document also referred to a previous 2001 resolution stating that “all legislative and administrative measures and actions taken by Israel, the occupying Power, which have altered or purported to alter the character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem, in particular the so-called “Basic Law” on Jerusalem and the proclamation of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, were null and void and must be rescinded forthwith”
- The resolution also significantly referred to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount only as “Haram al Sharif”, hereby denying the Jewish connection.
Whilst the UK has demonstrated support for the State of Israel in the past, I am very concerned that this UN vote may indicate a change of direction in UK Foreign Policy.
This resolution could also undermine peace in the region as previous anti-Israel resolutions have led to greater incitement from Palestinian leadership against Israel.
With 2017 marking 50 years since the reunification of Jerusalem, wording of this kind will only fuel this anti-Israel narrative and could escalate to further violence. I believe that Jerusalem is the eternal undivided capital of Israel and hope that the UK will stand with Israel in its celebrations of this anniversary.
- Can you please clarify whether the resolution adopted by the UN reflects the UK Government’s position.
- Please also confirm that pressure will be placed upon UK representation at the UN so that future resolutions discriminating against Israel will not be supported by the UK.
I look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely,
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