Here is a sample letter for you to send to your MP:

Dear ………………MP.

I am writing to express how concerned I am at the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

The Israeli government’s policies of construction of settlements and the separation barrier in the West Bank are making the establishment of a two-state solution increasingly unlikely. These policies also contribute to impoverishment of Palestinian society. The scale of violence, marked by suicide bombings against Israeli citizens and overwhelming Israeli military force in Palestinian civilian areas threatens people in the region and beyond.

The UK and Irish Governments have a duty to ensure that the EU plays a political role within the Quartet. The EU member states must take measures to ensure the following:

•  That all illegal Israeli settlement activity in the occupied territories, including so called ‘natural growth’ is frozen without exception. The settlements and their infrastructure as currently constituted must be dismantled. The EU must take appropriate measures if Israel fails to comply, in order to demonstrate that such illegal activity will not be tolerated. Failure to demonstrate the EU’s commitment to this principle not only weakens all international law but also destroys the two-state vision.
• That construction of the separation barrier must be stopped and existing sections dismantled in line with the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice. If Israel wishes to build such a barrier then it must be on its own territory and not on Palestinian land. Failure to do so will result in Palestinian-free zones and villagers being forced to abandon their homes in order to seek work and access to essential services such as health and education.
• That prioritisation of targeted aid for the most vulnerable people under Israeli occupation, in addition to the support given to reforming Palestinian institutions be continued. Failure to prevent poverty levels rising will seriously threaten prospects for future stability and economic development.

 I look forward to hearing from you
 Yours faithfully

1 - Use your own words and explain why you personally feel strongly about the issue. 

2 -Adapt the copy above instead of copying the points directly into your email. It will be more effective. 

3 -Use the Write to Them website   4 - Prefer to use the post? 

Your MP's name 
House of Commons 
London, SW1A 0AA 

5 - When you hear back from your MP let us know what they say (email: campaigns@christian-aid.org)