Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned Hamas’s “evil” assault on Israel one week on from the group’s shock raids.
In an unprecedented incursion, Hamas took hostages and killed civilians final weekend.
In the week since, Israel has retaliated by bombing Gaza, from the place the militants launched the assault.
Civilians have been caught up within the reprisals, as they attempt to flee south and hundreds have died on either side of the battle.
Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has stated the “next stage” of the nation’s response is coming – with a floor offensive, supported by air and sea assaults, anticipated on Gaza.
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Speaking on Saturday night, Mr Sunak defended Israel’s proper to defend itself, saying: “We stand with Israel, not just today, not just tomorrow, but always.”
“And I stand with you, the British Jewish community, not just today, not just tomorrow, but always.
“Am Yisrael Chai,” he added.
Am Yisrael Chai translates as ‘the people of Israel live’.
Mr Sunak said that he knew the coming days and weeks would be “very tough”.
“No phrases can start to explain the horror and barbarism unleashed in Israel every week in the past,” he said. “Daughters, sons, moms, fathers, husbands, wives, grandparents taken from individuals within the cruellest and most horrific manner potential.
“Hundreds of people have been killed, many wounded or missing and others living through the unimaginable agony of having a loved one kidnapped and held hostage.
“British residents have been among the many victims. And as we proceed to study extra, I do know there are households right here and in Israel in deep ache and torment.
“My thoughts and my heart go out to everyone suffering in the wake of these attacks.”
‘We will do every little thing to guard Jewish individuals’
Mr Sunak additionally provided a message to the individuals of Israel.
“Britain is with you,” he stated.
“What took place was an act of pure evil and Israel has every right to defend itself. We will do everything we can to support Israel in restoring the security it deserves.”
He informed the British Jewish neighborhood: “I know you are hurting and reeling from these vile terrorist acts.
“At moments like this, when Jewish individuals are underneath assault of their homeland, Jewish individuals all over the place can really feel much less secure.
“We’ve seen intimidating behaviour and shameful antisemitism online and on our streets with attempts to stir up tensions.
“I say, not right here.
“Not in Britain. Not in our country. Not in this century.
“We will do every little thing we probably can to guard Jewish individuals in our nation.
“And if anything is standing in the way of keeping the Jewish community safe, we will fix it.”
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‘Unimaginable and heartbreaking’
Labour chief Sir Keir Starmer additionally marked every week because the Hamas assault, whereas calling for secure humanitarian corridors for Palestinians in Gaza fleeing violence.
He stated: “A week ago we awoke to the unimaginable and heartbreaking news of terrorist attacks on Israel from Gaza by Hamas.
“In the times which have adopted, we have now heard horrific tales of the homicide and mutilation of males, girls and kids, together with the horror of hostage-taking.
“Israel has the right, indeed the duty, to defend herself and rescue these hostages. Responsibility for what has happened sits with the terrorists of Hamas; and we repeat our call for Hamas to release all hostages.
“I’ve met with members of the British Jewish neighborhood this week and informed them that we stand with Israel and with them right now.”
Sir Keir added: “I know this is a distressing and worrying time and welcome the extra funding for the CST (Community Security Trust).
“There have to be zero tolerance of any enhance in antisemitism or Islamophobia.
“Hamas has no interest in peace. No interest in protecting Palestinians.
“We name on all events to behave in step with worldwide legislation, together with permitting humanitarian entry of meals, water, electrical energy and medicines to Gaza and making certain secure humanitarian corridors in Gaza for these fleeing violence.
“Seven days on from the darkest day in Israel’s recent history, our resolve in the face of terrorism will not falter.”
Source: information.sky.com”