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The scenes from Bondi today are utterly appalling, especially on what should be a day of joy for Jewish communities worldwide. This senseless violence is devastating. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected by this horrific attack.
The reports emerging from Sudan detailing massacres and other atrocities are utterly horrifying. This senseless violence against innocent civilians demands an immediate and robust response from the global community. As a nation, we cannot simply stand by.
The UK must work urgently with partners to protect civilians and secure humanitarian access for those in desperate need. I will continue to press for an end to the bloodshed and to ensure aid reaches the vulnerable. The ceasefire in Gaza is a time for cautious optimism. Read my statement here.
This week, I was in Geneva speaking to the H20 summit alongside Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization. I presented a report that I co-authored on noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions, fielding the questions of health experts and legislators from across the globe.  It was announced today that the UK will sanction the far-right, extremist Israeli Cabinet members Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir. They have consistently incited extremist violence and human rights abuses of Palestinians.
We must continue to push for a ceasefire, return of hostages, more aid and tough action against war criminals, including Benjamin Netanyahu.
Today, I spoke with Andrew Marr on his radio show along with my Conservative colleague in the Commons, Roger Gale MP.
There is growing agreement from MPs across all parties that we must take strong action against the Israeli Government. The innocent women and children of Gaza cannot wait any longer. Action needed now.
Yesterday, Israel allowed only 5 aid trucks to enter Gaza. 5 trucks for over 2m people – more than Northern Ireland’s entire population. The weaponisation of food is morally reprehensible. We must impose an arms embargo and sanction the Israeli officials that are responsible.
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