The situation in Gaza is deteriorating day by day. The death and destruction taking place is having a devastating impact on innocent civilians, particularly women and children. A ground offensive in Rafah, southern Gaza will only lead to further unnecessary loss of life.

We know many in Cambridge have been deeply and personally affected. The events since October have been truly awful and we extend our sympathies to all those who have been directly and indirectly affected and their families.

Where to donate

You can help people in Gaza by donating to one of the following organisations that provide medical aid and humanitarian relief:

• United Nations Relief and Works Agency
• United Nations Population Fund
• Medecins Sans Frontiers
• The Red Cross
• Palestine Red Crescent

Statements from the Mayor of Cambridge

Jenny Gawthrope Wood, Mayor of Cambridge, and on behalf of the city, has made three statements about the situation in Gaza:

• Statement by the Mayor of Cambridge at Full Council, 29 February 2024 - Cambridge City Council
• Statement by the Mayor of Cambridge at Full Council, 15 February 2024
• Statement on the situation in Israel and the Palestinian Occupied Territories, 17 October 2023

The Mayor continue our calls for an immediate ceasefire, the return of hostages, access for aid, peace in the Middle East, international support for a two-State and the upholding of international law.

City of Sanctuary

Cambridge is proud to be a City of Sanctuary that upholds and respects the human rights and dignity of all peoples. We seek to promote civility between all members of our city community, including those who feel an association with parties to conflict elsewhere in the world. 

There is no place for hate in Cambridge. If you are aware of hate crimes, you can report them to:

• the police on 999 or 101
• Stop Hate UK
• our Racial harassment service