In a recent statement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned UK leader Sir Keir Starmer, along with the heads of France and Canada, suggesting they had taken a stance favoring Hamas. Netanyahu expressed his belief that these leaders are on "the wrong side of history" and have implied that they wish for Hamas to continue wielding power. His charges emerged following a violent incident involving Israeli embassy personnel in Washington, D.C., which he addressed through social media.
Netanyahu Labels Starmer as Supporter of Terrorism Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict
Netanyahu Labels Starmer as Supporter of Terrorism Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has criticized UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and other international leaders, alleging their support for Hamas during a contentious period in the Gaza conflict.
Netanyahu’s remarks were aimed at highlighting what he perceives as a misalignment with values held by Israel, accusing these leaders of inadvertently supporting "mass murderers" and indicating they should recognize the threats Hamas poses to Israel's existence.
In response, Sir Keir Starmer previously condemned the attack on the embassy and emphasized the need to combat antisemitism. This exchange unfolded alongside broader international concern regarding Israel's military actions in Gaza, with leaders from the UK, France, and Canada recently condemning the escalation of military operations and humanitarian aid restrictions toward Gazan civilians.
Netanyahu's strong rhetoric was mirrored by Amichai Chikli, an Israeli minister, who claimed that the stances taken by Starmer and others were empowering terrorist forces. Conversely, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed distress over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, labeling Israeli actions as "intolerable" and calling for increased humanitarian aid.
Emerging from the fray, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert spoke critically of Netanyahu's administration, characterizing it as a "gang of thugs" in light of the ongoing violence and the casualties reported in Gaza. This conflict, which reignited after a violent Hamas-led attack on October 7, has seen escalating civilian casualties, with recent reports indicating over 53,000 deaths, including many women and children.
With humanitarian conditions swiftly deteriorating in Gaza, the political dialogue surrounding this conflict remains fraught, pitting international leaders against each other as the violence persists.
In response, Sir Keir Starmer previously condemned the attack on the embassy and emphasized the need to combat antisemitism. This exchange unfolded alongside broader international concern regarding Israel's military actions in Gaza, with leaders from the UK, France, and Canada recently condemning the escalation of military operations and humanitarian aid restrictions toward Gazan civilians.
Netanyahu's strong rhetoric was mirrored by Amichai Chikli, an Israeli minister, who claimed that the stances taken by Starmer and others were empowering terrorist forces. Conversely, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed distress over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, labeling Israeli actions as "intolerable" and calling for increased humanitarian aid.
Emerging from the fray, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert spoke critically of Netanyahu's administration, characterizing it as a "gang of thugs" in light of the ongoing violence and the casualties reported in Gaza. This conflict, which reignited after a violent Hamas-led attack on October 7, has seen escalating civilian casualties, with recent reports indicating over 53,000 deaths, including many women and children.
With humanitarian conditions swiftly deteriorating in Gaza, the political dialogue surrounding this conflict remains fraught, pitting international leaders against each other as the violence persists.
