The UK foreign secretary suggested he’s weighing sanctions on Israel’s defense minister over a proposal to move Palestinians in Gaza to a "humanitarian city" in Rafah https://t.co/3aHC308yIC
🗣️ 'Israel must clearly put in place measures that protect civilians in line with international law' British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he is 'appalled' by reports of more civilians being killed in Gaza while trying to access aid, calling for full and transparent https://t.co/92JyQAJHvk
Labour's Imran Hussain asks how many more horrors must we witness in Gaza before the PM acts with sanctions similar to those imposed on Russia Keir Starmer says he's "appalled" by reports of more civilians being killed and calls for a ceasefire #PMQs https://t.co/ebpyJtX57e https://t.co/ZIJeh7yaEf
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called for a ceasefire in Gaza within the coming weeks, warning that the UK government may impose additional sanctions on Israel if the current situation persists. Speaking to the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Lammy described the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as intolerable amid the ongoing Israeli blockade. He emphasized the UK’s diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire and indicated that further measures against Israel, including sanctions, are being considered. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed being appalled by reports of civilian casualties in Gaza and urged Israel to implement measures protecting civilians in accordance with international law. Starmer called for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The UK government is reportedly contemplating sanctions on Israel’s defense minister over proposals to relocate Palestinians in Gaza to a so-called "humanitarian city" in Rafah. The situation remains a focus of intense diplomatic activity and parliamentary scrutiny in the UK.