I had a powerful dream last night about helpless sheep piling up by the roadside in a town I was walking through, apparently caught up in the force of flood waters, their limbs shattered and torn, their bodies abandoned and dying in agony. I walked into the pub to scream at the people inside to do something about it, but they were too busy drinking and socialising and only made fun of me. So I kept on and on shouting until the authorities finally came and helped the sheep, and took away their bodies for burial. I went back into the pub and the atmosphere was calmer and more respectful. Then I woke up to the latest news from Gaza and felt I had to do something about it. So, can you please add your signature?

The ongoing crisis of devastating violence and suffering in Gaza is unbearable and it's time we raise our voices for an immediate ceasefire. This is not about pointing fingers, but about saving lives. We must call on Hamas to unconditionally release Israeli hostages and simultaneously urge Israel to agree to an immediate ceasefire. This would allow for much-needed humanitarian aid to reach those suffering in the area.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that over 2 million people are affected by this conflict, with thousands displaced from their homes and many more living under dire conditions (source: OCHA). It is crucial that we act now.

No matter who is or was at fault, no matter past grievances, further carnage and horrific suffering of innocent people cannot be justified by either side. The international community must step up its efforts and insist on this compromise immediately.

We cannot stand idly by while innocent lives are lost daily due to violence that can be stopped through diplomatic means. Let us unite our voices together for peace, justice, and humanity.

Please sign this petition urging international bodies such as the United Nations, European Union among others to intervene urgently in facilitating a peaceful resolution in Gaza.