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UK Foreign Secretary Faces Commons Uproar Over Gaza Ceasefire and Aid Efforts

His Gaza response has drawn warnings of Hague prosecution from Conservative MPs.

Several Palestinians were injured after Israeli forces attacked a crowd gathered to receive aid in Zakim, northern Gaza (Photo: Hamza Z H Qraiqea/Anadolu via Getty)
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Overview

  • David Lammy secured an extra £40 million for Gaza humanitarian relief and reiterated UK support for a two-state solution.
  • He joined 25 international counterparts in urging Israel to implement an immediate ceasefire and release hostages.
  • Conservative MP Kit Malthouse accused Lammy of inaction and complicity in Gaza, warning he could be tried at The Hague.
  • Nearly 60 MPs and peers called for a full arms embargo on Israel and demanded clarity on £141.6 million in UK military export licences.
  • The United Nations has deemed the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation unsafe as Gaza’s health ministry reports at least 15 malnutrition deaths in 24 hours.