David Lammy met with family members of hostages held in Gaza
Israel and Hamas discussed ceasefire deal with military and diplomatic pressure
Lammy announced additional μ5.5 million (NIS 25 million) for British medical aid charity UK-Med's operations in Gaza
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza conflict
Foreign Ministers of Israel and the United Kingdom, Israel Katz and David Lammy, respectively, discussed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza during Lammy's first trip to the region. Both officials agreed that military and diplomatic pressure are necessary for a ceasefire deal that would include the release of hostages.
Lammy met with family members of hostages held in Gaza during his visit, expressing the UK's commitment to bringing peace and stability to the region. Israel is currently fighting what it considers a just war against Hamas and Iran in Gaza, according to President Isaac Herzog.
The UK foreign secretary reiterated his demand for an immediate ceasefire during his visit to Jerusalem, with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisting that Israeli forces be permitted to continue fighting. Palestinian non-combatants have been affected by the ongoing conflict, and British hostages are among those being held in Gaza.
Despite the tensions, Lammy also announced an additional £5.5 million (NIS 25 million) this year for British medical aid charity UK-Med's operations in Gaza.
However, critics argue that the UK should take stronger actions against Israel, such as restoring funding to the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa), ending ICC protection for Netanyahu and others, and publishing official legal advice on arms sales to Israel.
Foreign Minister Israel Katz told British counterpart David Lammy that military and diplomatic pressure are needed for a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal.
David Lammy met with family members of hostages held in Gaza during his trip to the region.
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, Four hostages have been released prior to the latest conflict and seven have been rescued alive.
The UK is committed to bringing peace and stability to the Middle East and opposes Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank.
A two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict requires an end to expanding illegal Israeli settlements and rising settler violence in the West Bank, according to Lammy.
UK foreign secretary David Lammy visited Israel and reiterated his demand for a ceasefire during a visit to Jerusalem
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu demands Israeli forces be permitted to continue fighting in Gaza while Hamas demands at least a temporary truce
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At least 90 people were killed in central Gaza following attacks on humanitarian zone in southern Gaza
Mohammed Deif, head of Hamas’ military wing, was targeted by Israeli forces but his survival is uncertain
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Bias
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The author expresses a clear bias against the Israeli government and its actions towards Gaza. She uses language that depicts the Israeli government as unwilling to negotiate and responsible for the continued violence in Gaza. The author also quotes far-right members of Netanyahu's cabinet who are opposed to making a deal, further emphasizing their extreme position.
Far-right members of Netanyahu’s cabinet continue to demand the Israeli government refrain from making a deal to end the fighting in Gaza.
He added: ‘I will oppose this even if it ends my political career.’
The UK's new Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer inherited a nightmare legacy from Rishi Sunak's Conservative government regarding Gaza.
British donor aid to the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) was suspended based on an unevidenced dossier circulated by Israel suggesting Unrwa employees played a role in the atrocities.
David Lammy visited Israel after at least 88 Palestinians were killed in a supposed safe zone in Khan Younis. He had an opportunity to condemn the massacre but chose not to.
The new British foreign secretary will be judged by actions rather than words. Three immediate actions he must take are: restoring British funding to Unrwa, ending ICC protection for Netanyahu and others, and publishing the official legal advice on arms sales to Israel.
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][The UK's new Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer inherited a nightmare legacy from Rishi Sunak's Conservative government regarding Gaza.][Israel is fighting a 'just' war against Hamas and Iran in Gaza.]
[Sunak promised ‘unequivocal support’ to Israel, allowing Britain to supply arms despite Israeli atrocities in Gaza].[The UK is committed to bringing peace and stability to the Middle East and opposes Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank.]
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The article contains editorializing and pontification by the author. The author expresses their opinion that the UK government's actions regarding Israel and Gaza were 'disgraceful' and 'complicit with Israel’s barbarism in Gaza'. They also make statements about Israeli leaders, such as calling Netanyahu a 'bloodstained Prime Minister', without providing any evidence to support these claims. The author also uses emotional manipulation by describing the situation in Gaza as a 'catastrophic humanitarian crisis' and the actions of the UK government as allowing 'Israeli mass murder of Gaza’s civilian population'. Additionally, there is selective reporting, as the author only reports details that support their position against Israel and ignores any context or information that may contradict it.
The Sunak government was wrong and naive to give in to Israeli entreaties to cut off Unrwa funds.
Many will have found it stomach-churning to see him shake hands with Netanyahu, who may shortly find himself being hunted for war crimes.
The Israelis will have handed Lammy bulging files supposedly demonstrating Unrwa’s collaboration with Hamas.
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The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting the eminent KC Geoffrey Robertson and implying that his opinion on the ICC's decision is correct. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by referring to Israeli actions as 'barbarism' and 'atrocities'.
The eminent KC Geoffrey Robertson called the decision on whether to end ICC protection for Netanyahu Labour’s ‘first moral test in power’.
Israel is a master politician, well known for running rings around US presidents, let alone ingenues such as Lammy.
Britain wields such significant influence behind the scenes, so why waste it?
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The author expresses clear political bias against the Israeli government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They condemn the actions of the previous Conservative government for supporting Israel during the conflict in Gaza and criticize new Labour Foreign Secretary David Lammy for not taking a stronger stance against Israeli atrocities.
Britain is arguing that Israel has impunity in Gaza, meaning that it can commit any war crime it chooses without consequences.
Many will have found it stomach-churning to see him shake hands with Netanyahu, who may shortly find himself being hunted for war crimes.
The Sunak government was wrong and naive to give in to Israeli entreaties to cut off Unrwa funds.
