Vigils continue

February 2025

The 63rd and latest vigil took place again on Saturday 15th with around 30 in attendance. The situation in Gaza remains tense. Three hostages were released last week in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The condition of those released by Hamas shocked the nation.

The political situation is what might be termed ‘fluid’. The plan announced by Donald Trump to expel all Palestinians from Gaza and to create a Riviera of the Eastern Mediterranean has met with international alarm and would amount to ethnic cleansing. The plan has been warmly received by some in Israel especially members of the hard right. The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio was in Israel to discuss the President’s idea with the Israelis. Arab states have rejected it and want to see a solution that involves the Palestinians.

While considerable uncertainty exists, the vigils will continue and the next is on Saturday 22nd at 5pm as usual. All are welcome.

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