UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband Expresses Solidarity With Israel
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband released a video statement on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, expressing solidarity with Israel. He acknowledged the over 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages, sharing personal testimonies from victims' families. Miliband offered condolences to bereaved families, including British citizens, and affirmed Britain's stance against Hamas and its ideology, vowing to combat terror and promote peace.
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- British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband expressed solidarity with Israel on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
- Miliband acknowledged the over 1,200 Israelis killed and 251 taken hostage during the Hamas assault.
- He shared personal testimonies from relatives of victims and hostages, highlighting the deep impact of the attack.
- The Foreign Secretary offered condolences to bereaved families, including British citizens affected by the events.
- Miliband affirmed Britain's firm opposition to Hamas and its ideology, pledging to fight terror and promote peace.
On the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband released a video statement expressing unequivocal solidarity with Israel and its citizens. Miliband, a prominent Jewish figure in the UK's Labour government, described the day as a commemoration of the most severe and horrific attack in Israel's history, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths and 251 abductions.
In his address, the Foreign Secretary shared deeply moving personal accounts from relatives of victims and hostages, including Sharon Lifschitz and Magen Einon. He stated that these conversations highlighted the profound "deep wounds" left by the attack on Israeli families and society, as well as the strong desire for peace shared by many Israelis and Palestinians.
Representing the British government, Miliband offered heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, including British citizens who lost loved ones in the attack and the subsequent conflict. He concluded with a firm declaration: "Britain stands resolutely against Hamas, against their antisemitic and murderous ideology, and against any entity seeking Israel's destruction. We will continue to do everything in our power to combat terror and hatred and strive for a future of peace."
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