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Labour parliamentarians attend briefing on Hamas sexual violence

UK-Israel APPG briefing on Hamas sexual violence A number of Labour parliamentarians have today attended a briefing, co-organised by LFI with the UK-Israel APPG, to hear from witnesses and survivor accounts of Hamas sexual violence against Israeli women and girls during the 7 October terror attacks. The event, co-chaired by LFI vice-chair Sharon Hodgson MP, was addressed…

Analysis: Domestic pressure on Netanyahu grows as war grinds on

IDF troops inside the Gaza Strip > IDF Spokesperson's Unit, CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED, via Wikimedia Commons. Military situation in Gaza This week saw the heaviest single day losses for the IDF in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the ground operation, with 24 soldiers killed on 22 January. Some 21 were killed after being hit with…

LFI parliamentarians take part in Holocaust Memorial Day debate

LFI chair Steve McCabe MP Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January, a number of LFI parliamentarians have today taken part in a debate on Holocaust Memorial Day in the House of Commons. In the context of Holocaust Memorial Day, LFI chair Steve McCabe MP reflected on recent commentary around the ongoing conflict between Israel and…

Starmer: Houthi attacks “do absolutely nothing for the Palestinian people”

Labour leader Keir Starmer Responding to today's statement from the prime minister on the UK's response to attacks by the Houthis on international shopping, Labour leader Keir Starmer has today called for stronger action against the Iranian regime - the Houthis' most significant backer - and also made clear Labour's view that "these attacks do absolutely…

Labour MPs push govt on two states and IRGC at statement

LFI parliamentary supporter Andrew Gwynne MP At today's statement from the prime minister on action against Houthi maritime attacks, two Labour MPs pushed the government on issues relating to support for a two state solution and the need to proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. LFI parliamentary supporter Andrew Gwynne MP asked: "May I press the Prime…

Analysis: Terror attacks and Houthi strikes as Gaza campaign continues

IDF troops inside the Gaza Strip > IDF Spokesperson's Unit, CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED, via Wikimedia Commons. Situation in Gaza Medications were provided to Israeli hostages on Wednesday 16 January, reportedly in return for an increase in the supply of pharmaceutical aid entering Gaza, following an agreement brokered by Qatar and France. Some 136 hostages remain…

LFI vice-chair Christian Wakeford welcomes Hizb ut-Tahrir ban and urges IRGC extension

LFI vice-chair Christian Wakeford MP At today's debate on the proscription of Hizb ut-Tahrir as a terrorist organisation, the Labour frontbench and LFI vice-chair Christian Wakeford MP strongly supported the government's move to proscribe the group. LFI vice-chair Christian Wakeford said: "I congratulate the Government—I will not say that too many times—on taking the important and welcome step…

LFI vice-chair Christian Wakeford: False charges of genocide are no defence for 7th October atrocities

LFI vice-chair Christian Wakeford MP has written the below article for Jewish News. Click here to read the original. LFI vice-chair Christian Wakeford MP Last February, I visited Israel with a group of Labour parliamentary colleagues. Towards the end of our delegation, we travelled to the south of the country, having a relaxed lunch with residents the residents of…

Analysis: Gaza war enters new phase as Netanyahu rejects permanent reoccupation

IDF troops in operation protective edge 2023. (Israel Defense Forces), via WikiMedia The conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Hamas terror group will on Sunday reach one hundred days since the 7 October attacks. On the ground: Israel’s leadership has indicated a shift in its military campaign against Hamas, moving from intense battles to more targeted operations. Both…

LFI Lords chair: A war for the future of the Middle East

LFI chair in the House of Lords Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale has written the below article for the Jewish News. Click here to read the original. LFI Lords chair Baroness Ramsay Hamas’ brutal assault of Saturday 7th October did not just trigger a war between the terror group and Israel. Instead, as a newly published paper from Labour…