Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Lebanese Ministry of Health: One person was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a car in the town of Burj Qalawieh, south Lebanon.
Al Mayadeen correspondent: The first ship of the Maghreb fleet delivering aid to break the siege on Gaza departs from the port of Gammarth in Tunisia.
Channel 12: Airspace closed at Ramon Airport due to fears of drone infiltration
IOF Spokesperson: Sirens sounded over an aircraft infiltration in the Bir Ora area, and details are being examined
Drone infiltration sirens sound north of the Gulf of Aqaba
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: The Israeli occupation carried out five extremely violent raids on the western areas of Gaza City
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: The Israeli occupation carried out major bombings in the Gaza Strip, the most violent since October 7
Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree: The missile force carried out a major operation using the Palestine 2 ballistic hypersonic missile, hitting several targets in occupied Yafa.
Sirens sound in large areas of occupied Palestine after a missile launch from Yemen was detected
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: 14 martyrs arrive at al-Shifa Hospital following Israeli massacre of al-Sultan Family north of Gaza.

UK aid to 'Israel' helps fuel massacres in Gaza: Oxfam

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News websites
  • 12 Jun 2024 22:22
  • 2 Shares
4 Min Read

Oxfam Chief Executive Halima Begum calls the British transfer of weapons to "Israel" a "failure in moral leadership and the values of humanity."

Listen
  • x
  • UK aid to
    A Palestinian woman reacts as she cradles a wounded boy hurt by Israeli bombardment in central Gaza on March 18, 2024. (AFP)

Britain's refusal to restrict military aid to the Israeli occupation is contributing to "Israel's" heinous slaughter of Palestinians, Oxfam reported.

The UK-based NGO condemned the UK government for granting "Israel" more than 100 weapons export permits since it started its brutal military onslaught in the beleaguered Gaza Strip in October.

Oxfam Chief Executive Halima Begum expressed Wednesday that "this has occurred in the unequivocal knowledge that tens of thousands of innocent Palestinian children and their parents are being killed by Israel's prosecution of the war in Gaza."

Begum described the UK's actions as a "failure in moral leadership and the values of humanity."

The number of Palestinians killed since the start of the Israeli aggression on Gaza on October 7 has risen to 37,202 and those injured to 84,932, the Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip confirmed on Wednesday.

On the 250th consecutive day, the Israeli occupation persists in its devastating campaign against the Gaza Strip, conducting bombings and raids across multiple regions, leading to further casualties.

Begum also chastised the British government for supporting the delivery of even more weaponry to "Israel" while discussing peace in Gaza, stating that halting all permits for weapons sales would send a "powerful message" that the UK is serious about a long-term ceasefire.

The total value of UK-approved arms export permits to "Israel" was £42 million in 2022, with the number for 2023 due later this week.

Oxfam has repeatedly warned the UK government that failing to ban military shipments might result in complicity in the genocide, presenting evidence alongside Human Rights Watch in early 2024 of Israeli breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza.

Last month, pro-Palestine demonstrators blocked numerous weapons factories, protesting the shipment of weapons to the occupation.

Related News

UK bars Israelis from prestigious defense academy over Gaza genocide

Keir Starmer sacks ambassador to US over undisclosed Epstein ties

On May 1, protesters blocked the UK Trade Department in London and BAE Systems’ arms factories in Scotland, Wales, and Lancashire. 

Majority of young Britons believe 'Israel' must not exist: UnHerd poll

The majority of young people in Britain do not believe that "Israel" should exist, a new poll conducted by UnHerd revealed. The preliminary findings, part of an exclusive survey of 1,012 voters about foreign policy conducted by Focaldata, indicate that 54% of 18-24-year-olds agreed with the statement that "the state of Israel should not exist," with only 21% disagreeing.

According to the numbers, this sentiment among the UK youth aligns with other polling data from UnHerd on the same issue.

When asked "who was more to blame for the war in Gaza," 50% of young respondents pointed to "Israel", while 25% blamed Hamas, and 19% responded "all equally."

UnHerd also underscored the high visibility of the Gaza genocide on social media and noted that it appears to have significantly influenced young people's opinions.

The poll gave the example of the AI-generated graphic, "All Eyes on Rafah," which was shared over 44 million times on Instagram, and pro-Palestine content has proliferated on TikTok.

Further, UnHerd's polling indicated, that, significantly, the UK youth showed greater interest in the unfolding of the war on Gaza than in other global conflicts.

For example, the poll noted that among 18-24-year-olds, 38% reported being very interested in the Gaza war, while 28% were somewhat interested. In comparison, only 19% and 44% were very or somewhat interested in the war in Ukraine, respectively.

As the war on Gaza remains ongoing, public opinion in the UK has gradually shifted in favor of Palestine.

Historic polling shows that support for "Israel", which was at its highest at 21% shortly after the 7th of October, had radically dropped to 16%, according to YouGov figures.

These findings reflect a significant generational divide in attitudes regarding the Israeli occupation and Palestine conflict and suggest a growing pro-Palestinian sentiment among Britain's youth.

  • Israel
  • Israeli occupation
  • war on Gaza
  • Gaza
  • Palestine
  • United Kingdom
  • Oxfam
  • London
  • Britain
  • Israeli aggression
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

The damaged building in the Katara neighborhood, Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025 (Social media)

Hamas delegation survives Israeli assassination attempt in Qatar

  • Politics
  • 9 Sep 2025
Israeli police and rescue teams respond at the scene of a shooting attack where several people killed and injured in Jerusalem, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 (AP)

Al-Quds shooting: 7 settlers killed, several critically injured

  • Politics
  • 8 Sep 2025
Pro-"Israel" conservative Charlie Kirk shot during Utah speech

Pro-'Israel' far-right Charlie Kirk shot dead during Utah speech

  • US & Canada
  • 11 Sep 2025
Uprising against Volker Turk at the Human Rights Council over Gaza.

Uprising against Volker Turk at the Human Rights Council over Gaza

  • Politics
  • 12 Sep 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
People protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York, on Friday, September 27, 2024 (AP)
Politics

'Israel' stops unfunded diplomacy ahead of UN, October 7 memorial

An Israeli Air Force fighter jet releases flares over the Gaza Strip, is seen from southern occupied Palestine, Thursday, May 8, 2025 (AP)
Politics

OIC summit draft: Israeli attack on Qatar risks normalization

People shout slogans and hold Palestinian flags while protesting during the twenty-first stage of La Vuelta cycling race from Alalpardo to Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP)
Sports

Pro-Palestine protests force abrupt end to Vuelta a España finale

Damage is seen after an Israeli strike targeted a compound that hosted Hamas' political leadership in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Israeli regime faces growing isolation over Qatar strike: Reports

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS