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UK Prime Minister Vows Action Over Palestinian Suffering
(MENAFN) The UK prime minister has pledged that Britain will not remain inactive as the "horrific suffering" of Palestinians worsens and efforts to establish a two-state solution face increasing challenges.
"We have called for years for a two-state solution in the Middle East, but we must recognise that those words are meaningless unless we back them up with action," Andy Burnham said.
He described the newly announced measures as "carefully judged" and "targeted steps," stressing that they are directed not at the Israeli population but at what he called the "unacceptable policies" of the Israeli government.
"For too long, we have been hesitant to act, fearful of being accused of being anti-Israel," he said, again describing the suffering of Palestinians as "a scar on the conscience of the world."
Burnham also recalled his criticism of the UK's previous approach to the conflict, saying before becoming prime minister that the country's response had been "too slow and simply not good enough."
"That’s why I committed to changing the government’s approach. I will not stand by as the horrific suffering continues to grow and the prospect of a two-state solution - the best hope for peace and stability in the region - comes under attack," he noted.
"We have called for years for a two-state solution in the Middle East, but we must recognise that those words are meaningless unless we back them up with action," Andy Burnham said.
He described the newly announced measures as "carefully judged" and "targeted steps," stressing that they are directed not at the Israeli population but at what he called the "unacceptable policies" of the Israeli government.
"For too long, we have been hesitant to act, fearful of being accused of being anti-Israel," he said, again describing the suffering of Palestinians as "a scar on the conscience of the world."
Burnham also recalled his criticism of the UK's previous approach to the conflict, saying before becoming prime minister that the country's response had been "too slow and simply not good enough."
"That’s why I committed to changing the government’s approach. I will not stand by as the horrific suffering continues to grow and the prospect of a two-state solution - the best hope for peace and stability in the region - comes under attack," he noted.
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