Miliband Says Gaza Suffering Is 'Stain on Conscience of the World'
The UK foreign secretary says Labour opposes threats to Israel's existence but calls the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank unjustifiable.
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UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has said that the suffering in Gaza is a "stain on the conscience of the world," according to the BBC.
Miliband said the Labour government would continue to stand against those seeking the destruction of Israel, but added that this position "cannot justify the suffering the Netanyahu government has inflicted in Gaza and the West Bank."
The remarks reflect the balancing position taken by the UK government, which has sought to affirm support for Israel's security while criticizing the conduct and humanitarian impact of its military campaign in Gaza and its policies in the West Bank.
The BBC report did not include further detail on specific policy measures Miliband or the UK government may be considering in response to the situation.
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