Wes Streeting expressed his disapproval of Israel's recent attacks on Gaza, which he claims are unjustifiable and intolerable. He noted the devastating impact on civilians, particularly with reports of deaths and injuries following a breakdown of the ceasefire. Streeting emphasized that these actions do not serve Israel's interests, insisting it must come to an end. Despite the UK government’s attempts at diplomacy, he voiced feelings of powerlessness amidst this ongoing conflict, particularly affected by visuals depicting the human cost, including the violence faced by communities in the West Bank.
I find it soul-destroying seeing the breakdown of the ceasefire and the impact we are seeing on innocent human lives... This is completely unjustifiable. It is completely intolerable.
It doesn't serve in Israel's self-interest. It cannot be justified as self-defence, and it has got to stop.
It's very frustrating, let me tell you, being a member of the cabinet in the United Kingdom and still feeling powerless in the face of this appalling conflict.
Streeting insisted Labour had used every diplomatic lever available to them since they have been in power to try to bring an end to the bloody war.
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