Labour Leader Keir Starmer Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza
British politician urges end to fighting as death toll rises
Starmer has insisted on Israel's right to self-defense in the past
British Labour leader Keir Starmer called on Sunday for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, saying that the fighting must stop now.
Starmer's comments came as the death toll in Gaza from Israeli airstrikes rose to over 200. The violence has sparked widespread condemnation from the international community, and has led to growing calls for a ceasefire.
In a statement, Starmer said that he was "deeply concerned" by the escalating violence and called for an immediate end to the bloodshed.
"The loss of life in Gaza is a tragedy," Starmer said. "The fighting must stop now. We need a lasting ceasefire that will protect civilians and allow for humanitarian aid to reach those in need."
Starmer's comments are a departure from his previous stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In the past, Starmer has insisted on Israel's right to self-defense. However, the increasing death toll in Gaza has led him to call for an end to the violence.
Starmer's call for a ceasefire is likely to be welcomed by the international community. However, it is unclear whether Israel and Hamas will be willing to agree to a ceasefire.
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