The British Parliament returned this Monday, October 16, after a month of suspension due to the political congresses of the different parties. This was therefore the first parliamentary session where deputies were able to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas. A particularly calm debate compared to other sessions.
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With our correspondent in London, Emeline Vin
A “pogrom”: this is how Rishi Sunak described the Hamas attack on Israel. The British Prime Minister took stock of the situation for the British on site. “ It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that at least six British nationals have been killed. Ten others are missing, some of whom may be among the dead. Friday, surveillance planes of the Royal Air Force began patrolling to monitor threats to regional stability “, he indicated.
In the visitors’ gallery, families of victims or hostages were present. Asked about possible war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza, the Prime Minister retorts: “ We must support Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas. However, it is clear that Israel must act in accordance with international humanitarian law and as allies we continue to call on Israel to take every precaution to avoid targeting citizens. »
Twelve million euros in humanitarian aid to the Palestinians
Twelve million euros in humanitarian aid must be released for Palestine: this is an increase of a third of its aid. This emergency envelope must be used to bring emergency food, water and shelter to the Palestinian territories, detailed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press release.
The head of the British government also highlighted an increase in anti-Semitic and Islamophobic acts over the past ten days. “ I want to address the British Jewish community directly. We stand with you, now and always. I also recognize that this is a time of great anxiety for British Muslims, who are appalled by Hamas’ actions but fear repercussions. We must listen to their fears with the same attention “, assured Rishi Sunak. Several Jewish schools closed their doors last week for fear of attacks.
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