Starmer Calls for De-escalation in Middle East Amid Heightened Tensions
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urges all sides in the Middle East to step back from conflict following recent escalation. Starmer supports Israel's right to self-defense but emphasizes regional restraint and humanitarian concerns. He criticizes ongoing aid restrictions in Gaza, calling for more humanitarian assistance.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to de-escalate, following Iran's missile attack on Israel after the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
As reported in the House of Commons on the anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel, Starmer supported Israel's self-defense rights under international law but stressed the need for regional restraint.
He condemned Iran's missile launch as aggression, not defense, and noted its roots in longstanding Hezbollah attacks on Israel, prompting significant displacements.
While reiterating support for Israel, Starmer emphasized the lack of UK involvement in retaliatory actions against Iran.
He marked the anniversary with reflections on the Middle Eastern humanitarian toll: 41,000 Palestinian deaths, widespread displacement, and insufficient aid.
Starmer reiterated the call for diplomatic solutions and criticized the Israeli government for aid restrictions in Gaza, urging reopening of crossings and protection for aid workers.
As reported in the House of Commons on the anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel, Starmer supported Israel's self-defense rights under international law but stressed the need for regional restraint.
He condemned Iran's missile launch as aggression, not defense, and noted its roots in longstanding Hezbollah attacks on Israel, prompting significant displacements.
While reiterating support for Israel, Starmer emphasized the lack of UK involvement in retaliatory actions against Iran.
He marked the anniversary with reflections on the Middle Eastern humanitarian toll: 41,000 Palestinian deaths, widespread displacement, and insufficient aid.
Starmer reiterated the call for diplomatic solutions and criticized the Israeli government for aid restrictions in Gaza, urging reopening of crossings and protection for aid workers.
