Palestinian statehood must not be used as a bargaining chip to end Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza, says ActionAid UK.
Hannah Bond, co-CEO of ActionAid UK, said: “The Prime Minister is right when he says that the British public are horrified by the images of starvation coming out of Gaza, and with today’s confirmation that a man-made and entirely preventable famine is unfolding, there is no excuse for the UK government to refrain from taking action – and no time to waste. However, we are appalled to see Palestinian statehood dangled like a bargaining chip to get the Israeli government to cease its genocidal assault on Gaza. A Palestinian state is not a threat to frighten the Israeli government into action after 21 months of relentless war and destruction, it is an unconditional and inalienable right to self-determination.
“It should be evident by now that words of criticism will not compel the Israeli government to change course. It's time for the UK government to use every diplomatic lever available to it to bring about an urgently needed ceasefire – that includes halting all arms transfers to the Israeli government and imposing sanctions, immediately.”
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