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Coexistence

Labour MPs urge government to support moderate and pragmatic voices in Israel and Palestine

At this evening’s statement from the Middle East Minister in the House of Commons, several Labour MPs asked questions regarding government policy towards supporting moderates and pragmatists in the region, and the need to free the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza. LFI chair Jon Pearce MP asked: “I very much Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 weeks10 June, 2025 ago

Baroness Berger urges government to support peacebuilders

At today’s statement on the Middle East in the House of Lords, Baroness Berger urged the FCDO Minister, Lord Collins of Highbury, about how the government plans to support moderates and pragmatics in Israel and Palestine in order to further the cause of peace. She asked: “My Lords, I draw Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 weeks9 June, 2025 ago

LFI delegation visits Israel and Palestine as conflict reaches 600 days

An LFI delegation of Labour parliamentarians visited Israel and the Palestinian Territories as the region marked 600 days since the 7 October attacks which sparked the ongoing conflict in Gaza.  The delegation, led by LFI chair Jon Pearce MP, included Labour Members of Parliament Cat Eccles, Kevin McKenna, Peter Prinsley and Mark Sewards, all Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 4 weeks30 May, 2025 ago

Labour peers push government on Hamas and civil society peacebuilding

At today’s repeat statement on the Middle East in the House of Lords, Labour peers asked a number of questions of the minister, Lord Collins. Lord Turnberg asked: “My Lords, the situation in Gaza is truly horrendous, but Hamas must bear some responsibility for that. Indeed, the Gazan population is Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 months7 May, 2025 ago

LFI chair: Why the Abraham Accords still matter

LFI chair Jon Pearce MP has written the below article for Jewish News. Click here to read the original. As chair of Labour Friends of Israel, last week I became the first British MP to travel between Israel and the UAE – an unimaginable reality before the historic Abraham Accords in 2020.  Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 months2 April, 2025 ago

Labour MPs urge support for moderates in Israel and Palestine

At today’s Urgent Question on the Israeli Government’s announcement that they are expanding their military operations in Gaza, Labour MPs Jon Pearce and Blair McDougall asked what steps the government was taking to strengthen moderate voices for peace in Israel and Palestine. LFI chair Jon Pearce asked: “The resumption of Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 months2 April, 2025 ago

Steve Yemm pushes Foreign Secretary on support for International Peace Fund

At today’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Questions session, Mansfield MP Steve Yemm raised the prospect of UK leadership on the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace with the Foreign Secretary. He asked: “The Prime Minister’s commitment to host an international meeting this year in support of an international fund for Israeli-Palestinian Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 months1 April, 2025 ago

LFI chair Jon Pearce makes history as first MP to fly from Israel to the UAE 

LFI chair Jon Pearce became the first British MP to travel directly between Israel and the United Arab Emirates on a visit to the region this week.  While in Israel, the Labour MP for High Peak met with Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, opposition leader Yair Lapid, and the leader of the Democrats, Yair Golan, as Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 months28 March, 2025 ago

Steve Yemm pushes for progress on International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

At today’s Statement from the Foreign Secretary on the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Conference last week, Mansfield MP Steve Yemm pushed for progress from the Foreign Secretary on UK support for an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace. He said: “I thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement. Last week, I hosted Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 3 months17 March, 2025 ago

Labour MPs make case for International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace at Westminster Hall Debate

Today, a number of Labour MPs attended a Westminster Hall Debate on the potential merits of an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace secured by Mansfield MP Steve Yemm. In his opening remarks, Steve Yemm said: “It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. One of the most violent Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 4 months11 March, 2025 ago

Labour MPs push government on Gaza peace plan, UNRWA and peacebuilding

At today’s Urgent Question on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, three Labour MPs pushed the government on LFI priorities. LFI chair Jon Pearce asked: “The leaders of the Arab world have made welcome proposals about the future of Gaza and its people. What update can the Minister give on the Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 4 months4 March, 2025 ago

LFI chair Jon Pearce urges government support for civil society in Israel and Palestine

At today’s Urgent Question on the situation in Israel and Palestine, LFI chair Jon Pearce MP asked for an update on the government’s support for civil society through the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace. He asked: “I very much welcome the Minister’s unequivocal commitment to a two-state solution. The Government Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 5 months6 February, 2025 ago

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