Israeli Actions in Gaza 'Not Genocide': Kemi Badenoch Speaks to Sky's Trevor Phillips
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch defended Israel’s military campaign in Gaza during a Sky News interview on May 25, 2025.
- Her remarks responded to international criticism following Israel’s war with Hamas, which began after a deadly Hamas attack in October 2023.
- Badenoch rejected genocide accusations, described Israel’s fight as a proxy war for the UK, and emphasized Israel’s demand to recover 58 hostages.
- She explained that the core of the conflict involves Israel's efforts to recover 58 hostages who remain unaccounted for.
- Badenoch’s comments suggest continued UK support for Israel’s campaign and endorse eradicating Hamas while expressing hope for a two-state solution to end the conflict.
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‘Not Genocide’ — Kemi Badenoch Backs Israel’s Offensive In Gaza
Kemi Badenoch has sparked controversy after defending Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, claiming it is fighting a “proxy war on behalf of the UK” against Hamas, and rejecting accusations of genocide. The Conservative leader made this known on Sunday during an interview at Sky News, pushing back against growing international criticism of Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Recall that a rare joint statement from Labour leader Keir Starmer, former Bank of…
U.K., France, And Canada Denounce Israel’s Blockades In Gaza
In response to Israel’s ongoing blockade of food and resources entering Gaza, some Western leaders expressed condemnation and threatened targeted sanctions against Israel. In a joint statement released from the U.K. Prime Minister’s Office, leaders from France, Canada and the U.K. declared that the permanent forced displacement caused by Israel’s operations displays “a breach of international humanitarian law.” The joint censure among these West…
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