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Labour MPs push government for action on Iran at Foreign Office Questions

At today’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Questions session, two Labour MPs pushed the government for tougher action against the Iranian regime, in light of its support for the Hamas terror group in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. LFI parliamentary supporter Chris Bryant MP asked: “I agree with the comments made Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 1 year12 December, 2023 ago

LFI vice-chair Christian Wakeford: “Hamas do not care about peace”

At Monday’s Westminster Hall Debate, on three e-petitions relating to Israel and Palestine, Labour Opposition Whip, Christian Wakeford, stated that he supports increased humanitarian aid into Gaza, including “fuel, electricity and food” supplies, but currently sees a permanent ceasefire with Hamas as impossible, owing to the last pause that “broke Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 1 year11 December, 2023 ago

Analysis: Israel advances on Hamas headquarters around Shifa hospital

On the ground The IDF is gaining control over the northern Gaza Strip, and early on the morning of 15 November entered Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City. The White House has confirmed, based on its own intelligence, that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad members operate a command-and-control node from the hospital. The IDF Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 years16 November, 2023 ago

Analysis: Israel strikes Hamas terror tunnels in Gaza city

Latest developments A month on from Hamas’s October 7 mass terror attack, Israeli ground forces are advancing deeper into Gaza city, and closing in on Hamas’s main command centre, located underneath the Al Shifa Hospital. The IDF continues to target Hamas’s underground tunnel network and military infrastructure, and have released Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 years9 November, 2023 ago

Analysis: Israel’s operations against Hamas enter second stage

Latest developments Nearly three weeks after the savage Hamas terror attacks left more than 1,400 people murdered, more than 5,000 wounded, and at least 240 abducted, Israel’s war against Hamas has now entered its second stage, with a ground operation that began on 28 October. Israeli tanks and infantry are Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 years2 November, 2023 ago

Analysis: Israel prepares for major ground operation

Latest developments Nearly three weeks after a savage Hamas terror attack left at least 1,400 people murdered, more than 5,000 wounded, and at least 220 abducted, Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip is continuing with intensive bombing of Hamas targets from the air, and forces ready for a Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 years27 October, 2023 ago

LFI chair: Backing an Israel-Hamas ceasefire now would be a recipe for endless war

LFI chair Steve McCabe MP has written the below article for LabourList. Click here to read the original. Some calls for a ceasefire in Gaza are understandable and I share the sentiment that lies behind them. Witnessing the dire humanitarian situation on our TV screens is heartbreaking. That’s why Labour Friends of Israel has Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 years27 October, 2023 ago

LFI parliamentarians push for accurate reporting on Israel/Gaza conflict

At today’s urgent question on the situation in Israel and Gaza, several LFI parliamentarians asked questions of the Foreign Secretary on matters relating to the need for accuracy in reporting on the conflict, the threat posed by Hezbollah from Lebanon, and the deeply concerning rise in antisemitism On the need Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 years18 October, 2023 ago

LFI statement on the tragic events of the last 10 days in Israel and Gaza

Last weekend, Hamas launched a terrorist attack deliberately targeting Israeli civilians. Over 1,400 people were murdered: babies massacred, Holocaust survivors shot dead and entire families tortured and killed. Hamas seized 200 Israeli hostages, including women, children and people with disabilities.   The terror attacks represent the deadliest day for the Jewish Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 years17 October, 2023 ago

LFI parliamentarians push government on hostages, Iran and antisemitism

Following the Prime Minister’s statement to the House of Commons following Hamas’s attack against Israel and the ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza, a number of LFI parliamentarians asked a series of questions to the Prime Minister in the debate to raise issues relating to the conflict. On the around Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 years16 October, 2023 ago

Analysis: Hamas’ bloody massacre sparks war with Israel

Hamas launched a massive assault on southern Israel on Saturday morning, murdering over 1,000 men, women and children and kidnapping an estimated 130 hostages. Thousands of people were injured in the well-planned and highly organised sneak attack which took place on Shabbat, while many Israelis were journeying to synagogues to Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 years11 October, 2023 ago

Starmer to LFI: “Labour stands with Israel”

Keir Starmer strongly backed Israel and condemned Hamas at LFI’s reception on Tuesday evening, at which some 1,000 people turned out to show support for the Jewish state. The Labour leader addressed LFI supporters during a vigil for the victims of the terrorist attacks, during which there was a memorial Read more…

By lfiIsrael, 2 years10 October, 2023 ago

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