We implore everyone to centre their common humanity and decency at this difficult time.

We need much more of that in our society, and we will only achieve a better shared future by working together and carefully considering each of our individual roles and contributions. [4/4]

This is especially important in light of not only today's events, but also as we approach the second anniversary of the horrific Hamas attacks on October 7th 2023.

The Government is right to step up security and do whatever is required to keep Jewish communities safe. [3/4]

The surge in antisemitism and antisemitic attacks over the last two years is real and it is unacceptable. When Jewish people tell us they feel unsafe - and what makes them feel unsafe - we must all listen. [2/4]

Palestinians are facing an existential moment, and we are under no illusions that this solves everything, not least the suffering in Gaza. We will continue to work with the Government on other levers it can use to do so.
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As part of the UK’s work with its allies in recent months, the Palestinian Authority and Arab partners in the region have themselves made this clear.
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The Government has rightly been clear that there can be no role for Hamas within this process. They need to release the hostages, disarm, and play no further role.
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Not only does it honour Palestinian rights to self-determination, but it strengthens those committed to peace and a two-state solution, including the Palestinian Authority.
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Taken in partnership with our closest international allies, it presents a significant step forward in the global response to the crisis in the Middle East and begins a pathway out of the abyss.
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We warmly welcome the UK Government’s formal recognition of the State of Palestine, and we are proud that it has finally happened under a Labour Government.
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