Rishi Sunak has failed to endorse cross-party calls for a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas.
In response to a question from the SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, the prime minster said Israel has a 'right to defend itself, to protect its people and to act against terrorism and ensure that the awful attack we've seen from Hamas cannot happen again'. He added: 'And unlike Hamas, the Israelis, including the president, have made it clear that their armed forces will operate accordance with international law.
In an interview with LBC after the attack last weekend, the Labour leader said Israel 'has the right' to withhold power and water from Gaza, before adding: 'Obviously, everything should be done within international law.' His words have reportedly caused unhappiness among some Labour councillors, some of whom have resigned in protest - including Amna Abdullatif, the first Arab Muslim woman elected to Manchester City Council, and Russell Whiting in Colwick.
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