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Israel breaking international law over Gaza aid blockade, UK government says for first time

The United Kingdom's left-wing government has accused Israel of an ǣappalling and unacceptableǥ breach of international law for the first time, according to British Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
UK newspapers like The Times highlight that this is the first outright accusation against Israel for breaking international law, differing from previous comments about risking such breaches.
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has adjusted the party's position on the conflict multiple times and called for a cessation of hostilities, facing backlash from some members.
British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis criticized the accusation, arguing it ǣfeeds the falsehood that Israel is in breach of International Humanitarian Lawǥ.

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TORY Malthouse shames Labour over Gaza (again)

Lammy's mealy-mouthed response is bad enough, but Starmer's blind support for genocidal Israel's participation in war crimes and propaganda Another intervention in the House of Commons by Tory MP Kit Malthouse has - again - shamed Keir Starmer's wilfully-blindly support for rogue and terror state Israel. "What is it about the Palestinian people that means…

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Anadolu Ajansı

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'Difficult to see' how Israel's Gaza aid denial aligns with international law: British foreign secretary

'This appears to have been the deadliest single day for Palestinians since the war began,' says David Lammy - Anadolu Ajansı

14 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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The Siasat Daily

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UK says Israel's total blockade of Gaza is likely breaking international law

London: Britain’s top diplomat, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, told the House of Commons on Thursday “it’s difficult to see how denying humanitarian assistance to a civilian population can be compatible with international humanitarian law.” Although Lammy said it’s for courts not governments to decide, he said it was “appalling and unacceptable” for Israel to block aid and electricity to Gaza. Also ReadElon Musk’s X sues Indian govt over censors…

14 days ago

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Daily Mirror

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David Lammy responds on whether Israel has crossed a 'monstrous red line' in Gaza - The Mirror

Tory former minister Kit Malthouse called on Foreign Secretary David Lammy to accept Israel has 'crossed a monstrous red line' as he highlighted the plight of children in Gaza

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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Lammy: Difficult to see how Gaza aid blockade compatible with international law

The Foreign Secretary made the remark as he updated the Commons on the breakdown of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Journal

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People in positions of power must 'break their silence' and appeal for Gaza ceasefire, Higgins says

A spokesperson for British prime minister Keir Starmer rowed back on criticism from Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who said Israeli’s withholding of aid was a ‘breach’ of international law.

15 days ago·Ireland

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