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Andy Burnham’s Israel stance: supportive, but sharply critical on settlements and Gaza
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60% right-leaningFirst reported by Maariv · 4 days ago
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What happened
Andy Burnham, the Manchester mayor seen as a possible future Labour leader, has paired strong support for Israel with sharp criticism of settlements and the Gaza war. He once said Israel would be his first foreign visit, but also backs Palestinian state recognition and a two-state solution.
- 01Burnham once said Israel would be his first foreign visit as Labour leader.
- 02He called BDS vindictive and defended Israel’s democratic character.
- 03He supports a two-state solution and Palestinian state recognition.
- 04He opposes settlements in Judea and Samaria as illegal and immoral.
- 05He rejected genocide claims on Gaza but backed a ceasefire and investigation.
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Now 14Right · Hebrew3 days ago
Andy Burnham’s Israel stance: supportive, but sharply critical on settlements and Gaza
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 days ago
Andy Burnham Emerges as Starmer’s Likely Successor, Reversing His Stance on Israel
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