US EditionIsrael breaking international law over Gaza aid blockade, UK government says for first time
- The United Kingdom's left-wing government has accused Israel of an ǣappalling and unacceptableǥ breach of international law for the first time, according to British Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
- UK newspapers like The Times highlight that this is the first outright accusation against Israel for breaking international law, differing from previous comments about risking such breaches.
- Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has adjusted the party's position on the conflict multiple times and called for a cessation of hostilities, facing backlash from some members.
- British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis criticized the accusation, arguing it ǣfeeds the falsehood that Israel is in breach of International Humanitarian Lawǥ.
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TORY Malthouse shames Labour over Gaza (again)
Lammy's mealy-mouthed response is bad enough, but Starmer's blind support for genocidal Israel's participation in war crimes and propaganda Another intervention in the House of Commons by Tory MP Kit Malthouse has - again - shamed Keir Starmer's wilfully-blindly support for rogue and terror state Israel. "What is it about the Palestinian people that means…
UK says Israel's total blockade of Gaza is likely breaking international law
London: Britain’s top diplomat, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, told the House of Commons on Thursday “it’s difficult to see how denying humanitarian assistance to a civilian population can be compatible with international humanitarian law.” Although Lammy said it’s for courts not governments to decide, he said it was “appalling and unacceptable” for Israel to block aid and electricity to Gaza. Also ReadElon Musk’s X sues Indian govt over censors…
David Lammy responds on whether Israel has crossed a 'monstrous red line' in Gaza - The Mirror
Tory former minister Kit Malthouse called on Foreign Secretary David Lammy to accept Israel has 'crossed a monstrous red line' as he highlighted the plight of children in Gaza
People in positions of power must 'break their silence' and appeal for Gaza ceasefire, Higgins says
A spokesperson for British prime minister Keir Starmer rowed back on criticism from Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who said Israeli’s withholding of aid was a ‘breach’ of international law.
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