While we do not doubt the sincerity of the government’s intentions and share its desire to see an end to the tragic conflict in Gaza, we strongly disagree with the decision to recognise a Palestinian state at this point. Recognition of a Palestinian state outside of a meaningful peace process Read more…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Downing Street this afternoon. In the meeting, the leaders agreed that the 48 remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas for nearly two years must be released. The Prime Minister also shared his condolences for the horrifying terror attack in Jerusalem Read more…
LFI stands with the vast majority of the Israeli people who want to end the war and free the hostages, who Hamas have held in appalling conditions for nearly 700 days. Hamas’ murderous assault on southern Israel on 7 October triggered a conflict which has brought about terrible suffering for Read more…
LFI shares our government’s desire to end the devastating conflict in Gaza; secure the release of the Israeli hostages and address the catastrophic humanitarian situation by ensuring more desperately needed aid for its people; and help advance the cause of a two-state solution. We strongly support a negotiated two-state solution as Read more…
At today’s statement in the House of Commons on the Middle East, Labour MPs asked the Foreign Secretary about UK policy towards the 50 remaining Israeli hostages and support for civil society peacebuilding. LFI chair Jon Pearce MP asked: “I recently met the mother of Oz Daniel, a 19-year-old who Read more…
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…
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…
LFI chair Jon Pearce MP has written the below article for PoliticsHome. Click here to read the original. Keir Starmer is right to describe the humanitarian situation in Gaza as intolerable. Far too many innocent Gazans have died since the conflict began. After 11 weeks without any aid entering the territory following Read more…
At today’s statement on the situation in the Middle East, LFI chair Jon Pearce asked the Middle East Minister about Hamas’s rejection of the US and Israeli-backed ceasefire proposal over the weekend. He said: “I thank the Minister for all the work he is doing and the endless number of Read more…
At today’s adjournment debate on arms and military cargo export controls on Israel, Trade Minister Douglas Alexander reiterated the government’s view on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and rejected calls to end trade between the UK and Israel. He said: “It is accepted on all sides of this House that, Read more…
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…
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening and must be urgently addressed. As we have consistently argued, Israel must ensure that humanitarian aid can flow freely into Gaza. We abhor Hamas’ theft and profiteering and its cynical use of the people of Gaza as human shields, but restrictions on aid Read more…