The leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer, has expressed his support for a humanitarian pause in order to get aid into Gaza. Despite calls from two Labour council leaders for his resignation for not backing a full ceasefire, Sir Keir has maintained his focus on the suffering of those caught up in the ongoing situation.
Sir Keir’s comments come after weeks of intense fighting between Israel and Hamas, with the death toll on both sides continuing to rise. Many have criticized both Israel and Hamas for their alleged human rights violations, including the targeting of civilians and the use of illegal weapons.
Despite the UK government’s continued support for Israel, several MPs have spoken out against the violence and called for an immediate ceasefire. Sir Keir’s support for a humanitarian pause, which would allow aid to reach those affected by the conflict, is in line with these concerns.
The situation in Gaza remains tense, with no clear end in sight to the violence. However, there are growing calls for international intervention to help bring an end to the conflict and to provide much-needed support to those who have been affected by it
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