A peaceful protest calling for an end to the war in Gaza took place in Cromer on Saturday (November 18).

The vigil, formed of around 30 locals, condemned the violence of both sides of the war as similar demonstrations took place across the country over the weekend.

The demonstration in Cromer was organised by North Norfolk Amnesty International, who are calling for a ceasefire.  

Jenny Kelly, who chairs North Norfolk Amnesty International, said: "UK politicians on all sides who are refusing to call for a ceasefire should ask themselves if they really want to do nothing to help stop the massacre and are prepared to be party to the growing graveyard of children in Gaza."

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North Norfolk News: A peaceful protest calling for an end to the war in Gaza took place in Cromer on Saturday A peaceful protest calling for an end to the war in Gaza took place in Cromer on Saturday (Image: North Norfolk Amnesty International)

On Sunday (November 19), 28 premature babies were evacuated from Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital and taken to Egypt.

Israel began attacking Gaza after Hamas crossed the border on October 7, killing 1,200 Israelis and taking more than 200 hostages.

Since then, the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has said 13,000 people have been killed.

The Amnesty group wants hostages to be freed and an end to the Israeli government’s “excessive retribution”.