In the latest blow to Sir Keir Starmer's bid for unity at the top of his party, Jess Phillips (pictured) questioned how the killing of civilians would lead to long-term security for Israelis.
Shadow minister directly challenged the notion that Israel is defending itselfA Labour frontbencher warned yesterday that Israel's military action against Hamas will only lead to 'death and destruction'.
'I personally don't see killing hundreds, and what will turn out to be tens of thousands of people, within a few short weeks, as a military objective that leads to any sort of long-term status of security for Israeli people,' she told BBC Radio 4's World At One. Afzal Khan shadow exports minister, said on Monday: 'We urgently need a ceasefire and opening of humanitarian corridors to stop further loss of life.'Yasmin Qureshi shadow equalities minister and Rushanara Ali shadow minister for investment
The Labour leader has instead backed a humanitarian 'pause' in fighting, and remains supportive of Israel's 'right to self-defence'. 'It would be wrong of me to consider that, so I continue to push for political solutions. I don't see where the military solution ends other than in death and destruction.'
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