Over 200 Left-Wing Politicians Sign Letter for Gaza Ceasefire

The joint appeal emphasises the critical need for diplomatic solutions to address the longstanding tensions in the area, transcending traditional party lines.

A picture taken in southern Israel near the border with the Gaza Strip on Dec. 11, 2023, shows smoke billowing during Israeli bombardment on northern Gaza amid continuing battles between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas. Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images

Over 200 current and former Labor and Greens MPs, have signed an open letter calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to hostilities in the embattled region. 

The letter backs “an immediate, permanent ceasefire and a just and lasting peace” and stresses the importance of respecting international law and human rights.