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Palestine supporters ramp up action following Rafah attacks
Demonstrators from Amnesty International, dressed in black and wearing white face masks, and holding statements from Palestinians in Rafah, take part in a silent vigil for Palestine outside the gates of Downing Street, central London, February 14, 2024

PALESTINE supporters have ramped up their actions for a ceasefire and an end to Britain’s complicity in Israel’s crimes following the targeting of Rafah in Gaza.

Rafah, originally designated a “safe zone” by Israel, has been under heavy attack in recent days. 

More than 1.5 million displaced people are currently sheltering in the area.

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