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Friends of Al Aqsa

UK based NGO campaigning for a free Palestine and a liberated Masjid Al-Aqsa

The following aims and objectives are being pursued using all the available peaceful, legal and democratic means:

(a) Highlighting Human Rights abuses suffered by the Palestinians
(b) Putting pressure on the British government to make Israel respect International Law and human rights
(c) Bringing the Palestinian issue to the attention of those concerned with International Law, human rights and UN Resolutions
(d) Mobilising international condemnation for Israel’s apartheid policies to be manifested through the boycott of Israel
(e) Educating people on the issue of Palestine through conferences, lectures and publications
(f) Emphasising the significance and the centrality of the al-Aqsa Mosque to the Islamic faith and the Muslim identity and re-affirming the Muslim historic and religious rights to the area
(h) Working in conjunction with international heritage, cultural and humanitarian organisations in joint ventures to advance these aims

13/10/2026

🇵🇸 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 | 𝟮𝟯–𝟮𝟵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 is approaching!

As Israel’s genocide in Gaza continues and Palestinians continue to live under occupation, it is vital that we continue to take action, raise awareness, create spaces to learn, and bring more people together in solidarity.

From culture, history and art to faith, food and politics, there are so many ways to get involved. Whether you’re an individual, part of a university society, a community group, a place of worship or any other network, you can organise something, start conversations and help build a stronger movement for Palestine.

Visit our website for more information and ideas to help you organise an event. Keep an eye out for details of FOA-organised events coming soon.

📅 23–29 November 2026

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Make sure to share your events using

foa.org.uk/events/paw2026

12/10/2026

🇵🇸 WATCH: Dr Ismail Patel, Chair of Friends of Al-Aqsa speaks to TRTWorld during the National Demonstration for Palestine.

12/10/2026

🇵🇸 WATCH: Chair of Friends of Al-Aqsa, Dr Ismail Patel addresses over 250,000 people at the National Demonstration for Palestine.

08/10/2026

🇵🇸 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 2026

Only 4 days left till registrations close. Make sure to sign up for our Little Steps for Palestine sponsored walk before it is too late.

Hundreds of children across the country will be walking 3 miles to raise vital funds in support of Palestine and Masjid Al-Aqsa.

Every child who takes part will receive a registration pack, join an exclusive online story time session about Palestine and Masjid Al-Aqsa, and be celebrated with a medal and certificate at the end of the walk.

📅Date: 14/15 November
📍Location: Various cities across the UK
⏳Deadline: 12 October

Sign up now on our website while spaces are available.

foa.org.uk/events/lsfp2026

07/10/2026

𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦

This October, Friends of Al-Aqsa opens 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀, a memorial exhibition dedicated to the Palestinian children killed during Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

The exhibition will feature tens of thousands of names of Palestinian children, alongside an installation visualising the 335 bullets fired by Israel that killed five-year-old Hind Rajab.

Marking three years of genocide in Gaza, the exhibition will open following the National Demonstration for Palestine in London.

⏳ Opens Saturday 10 October, 17:00
📆 10 October – 16 October 2026
📍 127 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9JG

🎟️ Book your tickets now

https://www.foa.org.uk/events/ktnlondon

07/10/2026

🌍 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟲𝟬 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟬 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿

On 10 October, people across more than 60 countries will take part in a coordinated global mobilisation for Palestine. Over 200 organisations across six continents are participating in the campaign initiated by the Global Alliance for Palestine.

Three years into Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the global movement for Palestine continues to grow. From demonstrations and rallies to vigils, sit-ins and community events, people around the world are coming together to demand an end to the genocide, occupation, and apartheid and the political complicity that has enabled it.

10 October will be one of the biggest global mobilisations for Palestine yet. Share and support local actions to put Palestine at the centre of the international agenda.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲.

Swipe to read our press release.

06/10/2026

🇵🇸 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The deadline is fast approaching. Make sure to sign up for our Little Steps for Palestine sponsored walk before it is too late.

Hundreds of children across the country will be walking 3 miles to raise vital funds in support of Palestine and Masjid Al-Aqsa.

Every child who takes part will receive a registration pack, join an exclusive online story time session about Palestine and Masjid Al-Aqsa, and be celebrated with a medal and certificate at the end of the walk.

📅Date: 14/15 November
📍Location: Various cities across the UK
⏳𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟭𝟮 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿

Sign up now on our website while spaces are available.

foa.org.uk/lsfp2026

06/10/2026

𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦

This October, Friends of Al-Aqsa opens 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀, an immersive memorial exhibition dedicated to the over 21,000 Palestinian children killed during Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

To mark three years of genocide we have created an experience built around remembrance. Walk among tens of thousands of names. Face the magnitude of Gaza's murdered children. Engage with an installation to visualise the 335 bullets fired by Israel that killed five year old Hind Rajab.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

⏳️ Opens Saturday 10th October, 17:00
📆 10 October – 16 October 2026
📍 127 King Street, Hammersmith, United Kingdom, W6 9JG

Book your tickets now on our website.

foa.org.uk/ktnlondon

02/10/2026

🇵🇸 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲

The reality of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, and the continued denial of Palestinian rights, is resonating with millions of people across Britain.

At Green Party Conference, FOA Chair Dr Ismail Patel examined what this means politically, arguing that the growing public concern over Palestine is having a clear impact on voting behaviour and that the Green Party must take this into account ahead of the next general election.

Drawing on recent polling and electoral evidence, Dr Patel explored the changing political landscape and set out five positions that any political party should take up in order to end British complicity in genocide.

Read the full press release at:

foa.org.uk/resources/press-release-and-statements/palestine-is-still-the-issue

01/10/2026

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗷𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝗹-𝗔𝗾𝘀𝗮 | 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

September saw escalating pressure on Masjid Al-Aqsa with intensified incursions during the Jewish holiday season.

This coincided with the tightening of military measures around Al-Aqsa and the Old City with increased restrictions on the entry and movement of worshippers.

These repeated violations raise serious challenges to the historical and legal status quo at Al-Aqsa

Take action to protect Al-Aqsa today

📩 Email the Foreign Secretary

foa.org.uk/campaign/handsoffalaqsa

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