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UK Labour Leader Andy Burnham Signals Tougher Stance on Israel After Gaza Conflict
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago
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Andy Burnham, the likely next UK Prime Minister, apologizes for Labour's initial Gaza war stance and pledges tougher measures against Israel, including sanctions and trade bans with settlements. He condemns Hamas attacks, calls for accountability over Gaza suffering, and signals a shift in UK policy toward Israel.
- 01Andy Burnham apologizes for Labour's initial Gaza war response and vows to improve it.
- 02He plans to increase pressure on Israel, including possible sanctions and trade bans with settlements.
- 03Burnham condemns Hamas attacks and affirms zero tolerance for antisemitism.
- 04He acknowledges evidence of war crimes in Gaza but defers genocide claims to international courts.
- 05Burnham criticizes Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence in the West Bank.
- 06UK Foreign Office is exploring ways to block settlement goods without harming trade with Israel.
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