Lizzie Greenwood, a prominent British activist and former parliamentary candidate, has reached the two-week milestone in her hunger strike protesting the UK government’s support for Israel in its ongoing military actions in Gaza. Greenwood, also known for her role as a youth ambassador for the Holocaust Education Trust, began her strike in an effort to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinian civilians.

Greenwood explained that her decision to undertake this form of protest arose from a feeling of deep moral responsibility. “I felt I had no other option to bring awareness to the human suffering in Gaza,” she told Al Jazeera. For Greenwood, the hunger strike represents a deeply personal commitment to advocating for what she believes is a crucial need for the UK to reassess its position in the conflict and to push for an immediate ceasefire.

As her hunger strike enters its third week, Greenwood has garnered significant support from human rights advocates, who argue that the civilian toll in Gaza warrants urgent international intervention. Her protest is one among several global actions calling on world leaders to address the humanitarian crisis in the region and prevent further civilian casualties.

The situation in Gaza has raised concerns worldwide, with activists and organizations urging governments to push for a peaceful resolution. Greenwood’s hunger strike, sustained by her convictions, has added to the mounting pressure on the UK government to reconsider its stance and adopt measures that prioritize human rights.

As public attention grows around Greenwood’s hunger strike, the British government has yet to release a response addressing her demands or those of similar activists. For now, Greenwood remains committed, with no indication of ending her strike until substantive action is taken on behalf of Gaza’s civilian population.