A senior Cabinet minister has called for the Israeli President to address accusations of war crimes allegedly committed by his nation during his visit to the UK for a meeting with Keir Starmer.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized the importance of Israeli President Isaac Herzog clarifying how the Israeli government plans to achieve its objectives in Gaza without engaging in actions that could be interpreted as genocide. The UK government has refrained from directly accusing Israel of genocide, citing a lack of conclusive evidence to support such claims against Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration.
Wes Streeting expressed his expectations for the Israeli President to address allegations of war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and genocide during his visit to London. The Health Secretary highlighted the need for an explanation on how the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) can be considered the most ethical military force globally despite documented instances of atrocities.
Streeting further pressed for clarification on how the Israeli government intends to achieve its objectives in Gaza without resorting to war crimes, ethnic cleansing, or genocide. He shared accounts from British doctors who had witnessed distressing conditions in Gaza, including reports of severe restrictions on essential supplies reaching the region.
Regarding the Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023, Mr. Hamas condemned the actions as barbaric, immoral, and inhumane. He criticized the civilian casualties and suffering resulting from the conflict, emphasizing the need for a more humane approach to address injustices.
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