UK Officials Say Gaza, West Bank Suffering Must Not Be Ignored, as Burnham Says Oct. 7 Attack Doesn't Justify Israeli Actions
Britain's prime minister said he would not stand by as suffering worsens in Gaza and the West Bank, while cabinet figure Andy Burnham said the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack does not justify the Israeli government's actions there.
The British prime minister said the United Kingdom will not stand by as "horrific suffering continues to grow" in Gaza and the West Bank, according to remarks reported alongside the government's latest statements on the conflict.
Separately, Andy Burnham said the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas "does not justify the Israeli government's actions in Gaza or the West Bank." The comment distinguishes between condemnation of the initial Hamas attack and criticism of the subsequent Israeli military campaign.
The statements add to a series of remarks from British officials expressing concern over the humanitarian toll of the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank. Further details of any specific policy steps the UK government intends to take were not specified in the available reporting.
The conflict, which began after Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, has continued to draw international scrutiny over its humanitarian consequences for Palestinian civilians.
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- UK prime minister vows not to stand by as 'horrific suffering continues to grow' in Gaza, West Bank — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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