The butchery against Israeli civilians unleashed by Hamas on 7 October left the Jewish state with no good choices.
After years of terror attacks and periodic barrages of rockets and mortars, Hamas’ massacre in southern Israel proved definitively that the Israeli people would never have safety and security so long as the terrorists’ military and political…
IDF, cc. Generals during military attack
Unprecedented Iranian attacks on Israel
In recent decades, Iran has embarked on an aggressive policy of expanding its influence across the Middle East, with a key aim of encircling Israel. This has involved the funding of proxies, armed militias and terrorist groups across the region, Iran’s “axis of resistance”.…
LFI vice-chair Christian Wakeford MP
At today's statement from the prime minister on the situation in the Middle East, two LFI parliamentarians asked questions to the prime minister on the government's strategy towards Hamas and the IRGC.
LFI parliamentary supporter Alex Davies-Jones MP asked: "Everyone in this House is united in wanting to see the fighting in…
Labour leader Keir Starmer
Responding to today's statement from the prime minister following Iran's drone and missile attack against Israel over the weekend, Labour leader Keir Starmer set out Labour's response.
In his comments, he said: "The combined defensive action this weekend was a success and, because of that, lives were saved. As a result, escalation is…
Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper MP
At today's Home Office Questions, shadow home secretary and LFI parliamentary supporter Yvette Cooper MP reiterated Labour's support for proscription of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation following the week's Iranian attacks against Israel, which were orchestrated by the IRGC.
She said: "We strongly condemn Iran’s attack…
The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains desperate and it is imperative that urgent action is taken to address the plight of innocent civilians, especially women and children, who have already paid too high a price in the tragic conflict which Hamas began on 7 October.
We welcome the efforts, led by President Biden, of the international…
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Why Progressives Should Reject "Decolonisation" Myths About Israel
Labour Friends of Israel today publishes its latest policy briefing: Why Progressives Should Reject “Decolonisation” Myths About Israel , written by Dame Louise Ellman.
On 7 October, Hamas’ brutal assault on…
At tonight's opposition day debate on a ceasefire in Gaza, LFI parliamentary supporters set out the terms that would be required to ensure that any ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is sustainable and lasting.
LFI chair Steve McCabe MP
LFI chair Steve McCabe MP said: "I want a ceasefire. We need a ceasefire, and how I wish…
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Keir Starmer is right: we urgently need an end to the fighting and a permanent and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.
How do we get there?
Hamas must be disarmed and have no role in the future governance of Gaza.
All the Israeli hostages must be immediately released and indiscriminate rocket attacks…
Baroness Ramsay, Baroness Anderson, Lord Wood and Baroness Merron
At today's Holocaust Memorial Day debate in the House of Lords, a number of LFI peers spoke about antisemitism, Israel, and LFI.
LFI's chair in the House of Lords, Baroness Ramsay, reflected on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas since 7 October, and particularly the recent revelations…
