Delegates from over 25 countries convened in London on July 26 for the inaugural conference of the Global Alliance for Palestine (GAFP). This initiative seeks to transform rising global solidarity for Palestine into co-ordinated political action.

The gathering brought together grass-roots activists, trade unionists, students, parliamentarians, community leaders and academics from across the world - including many from outside the Arab and Muslim worlds. Jeremy Corbyn MP is Chair of the Steering Committee.

The conference was launched with a call to action from Dr Mustafa Barghouti, a leading Palestinian political figure and a member of the GAFP Steering Committee.

"The brutality unfolding in Gaza demands an unequivocal response from the international community," Barghouti said. "The Global Alliance for Palestine represents a crucial step towards unifying our efforts and ensuring that the calls for justice and an end to the occupation resonate globally."

The conference featured three focused sessions: the first assessed the global state of Palestine solidarity and the challenges it faces; the second explored strategies for converting public mobilisation into policy impact; and the third addressed the organisational framework of the Alliance, including plans for interim leadership and future co-ordination. The day concluded with the adoption of a joint communiqué and a call for participation in the Global Day of Action for Gaza on September 6, to be marked across all time zones.

(MEMO)

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