Campaigners use Kendal as backdrop for pro-Palestine march
Peace campaigners walked silently through the centre of Kendal last weekend to maintain their support for the people of Palestine.
Following their weekly vigil outside Kendal town hall, the South Lakeland and Lancaster District Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) walked up Stricklandgate to protest against Israel's attacks on Gaza.
They were led by Maria Gardner, who has now been sitting outside the town hall every Saturday for over 19 months as part of the campaign.
READ MORE: Kendal campaigners continue their support for Palestine | The Westmorland Gazette
Spokesperson, Philip Gilligan said: 'More than 18,000 children have now been killed in Israel's relentless and brutal attacks in Gaza.
"It is time for our local and national politicians to act - Gaza's children need more than empty platitudes, they need decisive and meaningful action.
"The UK Government needs to stop the supply of arms and components for arms used by Israel and needs to help bring Israel's current government to account for its many war crimes.'
The group is calling on local MPs to urge the UK Government to recognise the Palestinian state.
READ MORE: Cumbrians join 4000-mile trek for people of Palestine | The Westmorland Gazette
They have argued that the people of Westmorland have 'long been horrified' by what they have witnessed on television during the conflict.
Their banners highlighted the case of Hind Rajab, after the six-year-old was found dead last year alongside relatives and two paramedics from the ambulance sent to treat her.
Mr Gilligan added: "Hind's case illustrates all too well the callousness with which the lives of innocent children have been taken by Israel.
"We know from the news reports, at the time, that the ambulance sent to treat Hind's injuries was targeted and bombed, despite the Red Crescent having informed the Israeli forces of its mission.
"Israel has killed yet more children in Gaza during the past few days, while others are dying daily from starvation and preventable disease as a direct result of Israel's cynical blockade of humanitarian aid."
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