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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Calls for Urgent Ceasefire in Gaza
In a recent development, the newly elected UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has taken a strong stance on the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Prime Minister Starmer called for an immediate ceasefire and emphasized the need for a two-state solution during his phone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
The Prime Minister highlighted the urgent need for a ceasefire, the return of hostages, and an immediate increase in humanitarian aid reaching civilians in Gaza. This call for peace comes after Starmer faced criticism for not addressing the conflict sooner while serving as the opposition leader. He was accused of supporting Israeli measures against Palestinians, including cutting off water and electricity supplies to Gaza.
Despite being a key ally of Israel, the UK Prime Minister has not shied away from urging for an end to the violence in Gaza. Starmer assured Israeli leaders of the UK’s continued cooperation to deter threats while also emphasizing the importance of reform and international legitimacy for Palestine in his conversation with Palestinian President Abbas.
The Downing Street spokesperson shared details of the discussions between the two leaders, highlighting Starmer’s longstanding policy on recognition to contribute to the peace process and affirming the undeniable rights of Palestinians. Palestinian President Abbas, in turn, stressed the importance of the UK’s recognition of the state of Palestine.
The conflict in Gaza has already resulted in the deaths of over 38,000 people, mostly women and children, and has displaced around 2 million individuals. Despite international calls for ceasefire, Israel has continued its assault on Gaza, prompting leaders like Keir Starmer to advocate for an immediate end to the violence and a path towards peace.
As the world watches the situation unfold in Gaza, the UK Prime Minister’s calls for ceasefire and dialogue between the conflicting parties offer a glimmer of hope for a resolution to the long-standing conflict in the region.
