, Labour’s
Shadow Foreign Secretary, responding to Israeli air strikes in Gaza
and Hamas rocket attacks on Israel, said:
“Reports that Israeli air strikes on Gaza have killed multiple
civilians, including children, are shocking. This is appalling.
"Along with the rocket attacks launched by Hamas, we condemn all
actions that endanger civilians in the strongest possible terms.
“Tonight, leaders on both sides must urgently seek a
de-escalation of tensions.
“Israeli authorities must commit to ending the eviction of
Palestinians from their homes and adhere to international law and
Jerusalem’s sacred sites must be respected.”
Responding to the rising tension in Jerusalem,
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs
said:
“I am alarmed by the growing unrest and violence in Israel
and Palestine.
“First and foremost, we need to recognise that Israel has
broken international law with its evictions in Sheikh Jarrah and
ignited a tinderbox.
“The Israeli Government’s decision to use airstrikes in
Gaza will only make this conflict worse. Children have
died.
"Violence only begets violence. Hamas also needs to stop
its attacks.
"It has to stop. Enough is enough.
“I call on the British Government to intervene in the
strongest possible terms. We need an urgent de-escalation of this
situation, now. I urge the Foreign Secretary to work with our
international partners to help facilitate that.
“My thoughts are with all those who have been wounded and
killed in the strikes. It is a tragedy that lives have been
lost.”
