Island needs to 'distance itself' from UK's position over conflict in Gaza

Protest held outside Tynwald building

The Isle of Man needs to distance itself from the UK’s position on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

That’s the view of protestors who today (19 March) gathered outside the Tynwald building in Douglas to urge the Island’s parliament to support calls for an immediate ceasefire.

They say despite months of lobbying MHKs, and the chief minister directly, there has still been no public statement regarding the Manx position.

You can find out more HERE.

Phil Matthews is the chair of the Amnesty International Isle of Man Group: 

Yesterday (18 March) the United Nations warned that famine is ‘imminent’ in parts of Gaza with 70 percent of the population in the north facing catastrophic hunger. 

You can find out more HERE or listen to this episode of NEWSCAST.

Rosemary Clark and Phil Craine were at the protest – both have spent time in Palestine:

Manx Radio has invited the chief minister – and Isle of Man Government – to respond.