The Labour leader clarified that humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach people in Gaza.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has sought to tread a fine line on backing Israel on self-defence, as well as the rights of the Palestinian people
A number of his councillors have resigned over what they perceived as “horrifying” comments that he was “endorsing a war crime”.Against terror. In support of Israel’s right to self-defence. For the dignity of all human life.For humanitarian access to those suffering in Gaza. And to uphold the rule of international law.
“I know that LBC clip has been widely shared and caused real concern and distress in some Muslim communities, so let me be clear about what I was saying and what I wasn’t saying,” he said.“I was saying that Israel has the right to self-defence, and when I said that right I meant it was that right to self-defence. I was not saying that Israel had the right to cut off water, food, fuel or medicines.
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