Leading in Challenging Times: Support for those responding to the impact of the conflict in Israel and Gaza on local communities in the UK

This concise guide addresses the need for support and guidance expressed by local government bodies and related services, which are facing challenges in responding to the current situation in Israel and Gaza.

This short guidance document has been produced by the Belong Network and Together for Humanity.

It is a response to widespread requests for support and guidance from local government bodies and related services who have found some elements of the current situation in Israel and Gaza a challenge to respond to.

This guidance is therefore primarily aimed at local government officers, elected representatives and related service providers. It seeks to support them by capturing some of the key principles and elements of good practice that can inform our response to these challenges.

Palestinian children hold signs protesting Israeli military strikes on Gaza

Leading in Challenging Times: Support for those responding to the impact of the conflict in Israel and Gaza on local communities in the UK

March 2024

Author: Together for Humanity, Publisher: The Belong Network

This concise guide addresses the need for support and guidance expressed by local government bodies and related services, which are facing challenges in responding to the current situation in Israel and Gaza.