CUFI has contacted the UK Foreign Office ahead of today’s emergency session at the UN General Assembly. Following the disgraceful vote by the UK earlier this week at the UN Security Council, a decision by the UK to abstain today would be a positive step in the right direction. However, it is our strong belief that Britain should vote AGAINST today’s draft resolution – and this is what we have called the Foreign Office to do. We have also referenced the CUFI-UK petition, which you have signed and is now approaching 19,000 signatures. Do petitions make a difference? We certainly believe they do. In addition to providing individuals with a voice, this petition forms part of an on-going strategy by CUFI-UK that aims to pressure the UK Government to change its policy towards Israel. That is why we really appreciate all those that have signed and why we are now asking you to keep sharing. It is already one of the largest ever pro-Israel petitions centred on the UK, which reflects the strong support for Israel that exists in Britain and around the world. Let’s keep the petition going, so that our impact can be even greater. Today could be a watershed moment for the United Kingdom. It is our hope that Britain makes the right decision, but whatever the outcome we will continue to press the Government to stand with Israel and accept the reality that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.