Activists have thrown their weight behind an international call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The Peace Coalition, which included individuals and established groups, signed a joint statement siding with the United Nations and several countries calling for peace.

The group spoke ahead of the Walk for Palestine March scheduled for this Saturday.

Glenn Fubler, of Imagine Bermuda, said: “What we’re asking everyone to do is to support this from a sense of humanity.”

The United Nations on June 6 held a resolution vote that, among other demands, called for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas.

The agreement also denounced what the UN called the “use of starvation and the denial of aid as tactics of war” by Israeli-controlled aid sites for displaced Palestinians.

The resolution passed overwhelmingly, with 149 member states voting in its favour.

Opposing the resolution were 12 member states, which included the US and Israel, while 19 member states, which included India and Romania, abstained.

This came after Britain, France and Canada signed a joint statement on May 19 opposing Israel’s military efforts in Palestinian territory.

Mr Fubler backed efforts by the “traditional allies of Israel” to put pressure on Israel to commit to a ceasefire.

He added that he wanted to see the Bermuda Government “reinforce” this pressure by taking a stance.

Mr Fubler recognised that Bermuda’s status as a British Overseas Territory could present challenges.

However, he added: “When it comes to issues such as this — issues with reference to humanity — it goes beyond politics.”

Mr Fubler recognised the fatigue, disillusionment or sense of hopelessness that many might feel from the war.

However, he and other members of the Peace Coalition insisted that protests against the “live genocide” must continue.

Maha Turner, another activist, added: “We cannot be silent. You have to say something, you have to do something.”

Ms Turner recommended spreading awareness of the plight of Palestinians and boycotting businesses dealing with the Israel Defence Forces.

Dennis Lister, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, reminded the public that “strength is always in numbers”.

He added: “Your voice is powerful when there are more voices saying the same thing and standing for the same cause.

“As we sit here in little Bermuda and watch what’s going on, while we might not be able to fix the problem, we can join the voices that are calling out around the world.”

The Walk for Palestine will take place on Saturday at 5pm on the Cabinet Office grounds and end at City Hall for a community gathering.

Organisations involved in the walk include Imagine Bermuda, the Human Rights Commission, Social Justice Bermuda and Bermuda Is Love.