Recognise Palestine as a State and seek immediate ceasefire in Gaza
We believe it is imperative the UK Government acknowledges the rights of all Palestinian people and seeks to implement an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Their suffering must end; they deserve basic human rights. Palestinians should live without fear and be allowed to make decisions about their future.
Signatures
17,800
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 10,000/10,000 · reached
Debate threshold (100,000) · 17,800/100,000
- 13 DEC 2025Petition closedFinal total: 17,800 signatures
- 01 SEPT 2025Government respondedForeign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeGovernment reply
Since day one, this Government has been clear that we need an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The UK intends to recognise the state of Palestine by the time of the UN General Assembly in September.
Read full response - 30 JUL 202510,000 signatures reachedEligible for a government response
- 13 JUN 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
Infrastructure, including hospitals and homes are continuing to be destroyed on a huge scale, and people in Gaza are facing starvation. Medical supplies to treat injuries and disease are also running out. Children are scared, families displaced, and there are numerous reports of attacks on medical personnel. There are also concerns about many potential violations of humanitarian law.