Save the Children clashes with Labour after accusing Starmer of ‘complicity’ in Gaza deaths
Summary
The charity Save the Children criticized outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on social media, accusing his government of being involved in the deaths of thousands of Palestinians during the Israel-Gaza conflict by continuing arms sales to Israel. This post caused tension with the UK government, which is a major funder of the charity, and sparked a wider call from humanitarian groups for stronger government action on Gaza.Key Facts
- Save the Children posted on X (formerly Twitter) accusing Keir Starmer’s government of being complicit in the deaths of over 73,000 Palestinians, including 21,000 children.
- The UK government placed some restrictions on arms sales to Israel in 2024 but did not fully stop them.
- Gaza’s health ministry reported over 73,000 Palestinian deaths since October 7, 2023, when the conflict intensified.
- UK Foreign Office officials contacted Save the Children to demand an explanation for the post.
- The UK government has given Save the Children about £114 million since early 2024.
- Some government officials said the charity’s message increased worry among UK MPs about their safety, following a recent targeted attack on a former MP.
- Save the Children is part of a group of 17 humanitarian organizations urging the next UK prime minister, Andy Burnham, to suspend arms sales and impose trade sanctions on Israel.
- The International Court of Justice advised that Israel must ensure aid reaches Gaza, but Israel rejected this advice.
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