Speaking after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and US President Joe Biden, Sir Keir Starmer aimed to convert the murder of Hamas commander Yahya Sinwar into a watershed moment in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
“No one should mourn,” Sir Keir said at a press conference, adding that he was responsible for the “blood of innocent Israelis” and “blood of innocent Palestinians.”
“We must make the most of this moment” he stressed, and he reiterated the need for a ceasefire.
A truce in Gaza, the unconditional release of all hostages, rapid access to humanitarian aid, and a return to the two-state solution are now necessary, the prime minister stated.
The humanitarian crisis cannot continue; that is the only way to bring about lasting peace and security.iSir Keir’s remarks to the UN at the end of last month are echoed here.
According to the Israeli military, 30 vehicles carrying humanitarian supplies were permitted entry into northern Gaza on Friday.
In response to a question on whether he would consider further bans of arms supplies to Israel, Sir Keir stated that the UK still supports Israel’s right to self-defense, “especially in light of this.
