Keir Starmer today condemned Israel‘s plans to take control of Gaza City as ‘wrong’.
The PM warned of ‘more bloodshed’ and urged Benjamin Netanyahu to reconsider after the dramatic announcement overnight.
The move approved by the Israeli war cabinet stops short of fully taking over all of Gaza, as had been touted.
But Sir Keir insisted Israel should de-escalate, rather than launch the operation.
In a statement issued by Downing Street this morning, the premier said: ‘The Israeli government’s decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza is wrong, and we urge it to reconsider immediately.
Keir Starmer warned of ‘more bloodshed’ and urged Benjamin Netanyahu to reconsider after the dramatic announcement overnight
The move approved by Mr Netanyahu’s war cabinet stops short of fully taking over all of Gaza
Sir Keir has been under huge pressure from his own backbenchers to take a tougher stance on Israel
‘This action will do nothing to bring an end to this conflict or to help secure the release of the hostages. It will only bring more bloodshed.’
He added: ‘Every day the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens and hostages taken by Hamas are being held in appalling and inhuman conditions.
‘What we need is a ceasefire, a surge in humanitarian aid, the release of all hostages by Hamas and a negotiated solution.
‘Hamas can play no part in the future of Gaza and must leave as well as disarm.’
