Milan, 23 Sept. (LaPresse) – The United Kingdom stands with Israel “in the face of ongoing threats”, but added that this “does not justify the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza or the West Bank”. This was stated by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham during his address to the UN General Assembly, as reported by the British media. “Too many people have died, including far too many children,” he added, “the aid getting through is far too little, and the situation has dragged on for far too long. We will not stand by and watch as the horrific suffering continues to mount and the prospect of a two-state solution – the best hope for peace and stability for both nations – is jeopardised.” Burnham went on to say: “We want to see Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in peace and security, and we will do everything we can to keep the hope of this possibility alive.”
Middle East: Burnham: “The UK stands with Israel, but the actions in Gaza are unjustified”
Milan, 23 Sept. (LaPresse) – The United Kingdom stands with Israel “in the face of ongoing threats”, but added that this “does not justify the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza or the West Bank”. This was stated by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham during his address to the UN General Assembly, as reported by the British media. “Too many people have died, including far too many children,” he added, “the aid getting through is far too little, and the situation has dragged on for far too long. We will not stand by and watch as the horrific suffering continues to mount and the prospect of a two-state solution – the best hope for peace and stability for both nations – is jeopardised.” Burnham went on to say: “We want to see Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in peace and security, and we will do everything we can to keep the hope of this possibility alive.”