The "Global Alliance for Palestine" conference was held in London, with the attendance of international figures.

The founding conference of the Global Alliance for Palestine was held today, Saturday, in the British capital, London, with the attendance of a group of prominent international figures who support Palestinian rights.

More than 70 solidarity organizations from 25 countries around the world participated in the conference, representing civil society sectors, unions, student movements, media and human rights initiatives, as well as delegations from Palestine and the diaspora.

The conference opened with a session titled "Framing the Moment," which addressed the importance of the current phase following the growing global public support for Palestine. Speakers emphasized the need to unify efforts and build a long-term coalition project.

The session featured interventions by British MP Jeremy Corbyn, Irish leader Gerry Adams, Palestinian Initiative Movement leader Mustafa Barghouti, former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, South African activist Ronnie Kasrils, and Italian MP Angelo Bonelli.

"We are not building a fleeting alliance, but rather a sustained global movement that will challenge injustice and restore Palestine's place in the conscience of humanity," Corbyn said in his remarks. "This is a historic moment and a turning point in the struggle for justice."

The second session focused on transforming popular activism into tangible political impact, reviewing successful models of international boycott campaigns, pressuring decision-makers, and building legal tools to support the Palestinian cause.

The third session discussed ways to build the alliance's organizational structure, form working committees, and develop a roadmap for drafting the "Founding Charter," under the supervision of academics and activists from Brazil, New Zealand, Norway, and Britain.

Final statement

The founding conference of the Global Alliance for Palestine concluded its work with the announcement of the alliance's first final statement, which included several points, most notably:

The statement also emphasized the importance of continuing the global public momentum that has escalated since 2023 by coordinating legal, media, and political efforts to build a compelling public opinion, particularly in the countries of the Global North.

The organizers announced that the next conference will be held in 2026 in another country, continuing to build this global alliance.

What is the "Global Coalition for Palestine"?

The Global Coalition for Palestine aims to strengthen international support for the Palestinian cause amid the tragic circumstances facing Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.

The coalition is an emerging international initiative that aims to strategically and sustainably organize solidarity efforts with Palestine by coordinating efforts between trade unions, civil society organizations, media and cultural initiatives, student movements, and parliamentarians around the world, particularly those outside the Arab and Islamic worlds.

The coalition is based on a clear principle: "Solidarity with Palestine must be organized, unified, and effective." This is what this initiative aims to achieve by building an international front capable of confronting the occupation, refuting misleading media narratives, and defending the right to solidarity.