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Andy Burnham Nears UK Labour Leadership, Promises Increased Pressure on Israel

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 9, 2026

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Andy Burnham is poised to become UK Labour leader, pledging increased pressure on Israel over Gaza conflict and settlement policies. He criticized Labour's initial Gaza response, supports sanctions on Israel, and seeks to address rising antisemitism in the UK.

01Andy Burnham secured support from 322 Labour MPs, nearing uncontested Labour leadership.
02Burnham regrets Labour's initial Gaza response and vows to pressure Israel more.
03He supports sanctions on Israeli individuals and entities and trade bans with illegal settlements.
04Burnham refrains from calling Israel's Gaza actions genocide, deferring to international courts.
05He condemns Hamas attacks and rising antisemitism in the UK, pledging balanced leadership.
06Burnham denounces settler violence and Netanyahu's undermining of the two-state solution.

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