Keir Starmer emphasized that the magnitude of the October 7 attacks on Israel remains undiminished by time and reiterated Britain’s commitment to stand united against those perpetrating hate towards the Jewish community. Reflecting on the two-year anniversary of Hamas’s assault, the Prime Minister affirmed his unwavering dedication to bringing back the hostages and securing a ceasefire in Gaza.
In response to the recent synagogue attack on Yom Kippur in Manchester, Starmer condemned the escalating antisemitism in the UK, labeling it as a disgrace to the nation’s values.
The Labour leader solemnly recalled the tragic events of October 7, 2023, as the worst assault on the Jewish people since the Holocaust, involving heinous acts of violence and hostage-taking, which continue to haunt many families to this day.
Expressing solidarity with the affected families, Starmer vowed to persist in the efforts to repatriate the hostages. He also addressed the surge in antisemitic incidents within the UK, pointing out the recent terror attack in Manchester as a distressing example.
The ongoing focus in the Middle East, according to Starmer, includes the imperative to free the hostages, increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, and establish a ceasefire conducive to a sustainable resolution, leading towards a Two-State solution for a secure Israel and a viable Palestinian state.
Starmer commended the US-led peace initiative in the region and affirmed the government’s commitment to supporting peaceful coexistence between Israeli and Palestinian communities.
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