UK government has failed Palestinian people, says senior Labour MP
Summary
Emily Thornberry, a senior Labour MP and chair of the foreign affairs committee, criticized the UK government for not doing enough to support Palestinians. She called for stronger actions against Israeli settlements and criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the Gaza ceasefire.Key Facts
- Emily Thornberry said the UK government has failed the Palestinian people.
- She said the government should make it economically difficult for Israel to expand settlements.
- Thornberry criticized President Trump for declaring a ceasefire in Gaza but then not following up to help.
- She recalled that the UK recognized Palestine as a state over eight months ago but has taken no further steps.
- Over 72,000 Palestinians have died in the conflict, and deaths continue during the ceasefire.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel plans to take over 70% of Gaza.
- Thornberry urged the UK to stop importing goods from illegal settlements and to sanction those involved.
- She called for reviving the international group that backs Palestinian recognition and taking stronger action against settlement expansion.
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