A group of newly-elected independent MPs, led by Jeremy Corbyn, has written to the UK government urging immediate action in response to the dire situation in Gaza. Citing a report from The Lancet estimating a potential death toll exceeding 186,000, the MPs call for the suspension of arms to Israel and a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza. They emphasize the urgent need for action, as highlighted by the worsening conditions and spread of famine in the region.
The MPs demand the UK government to support international law obligations, including suspending arms provision to Israel, restoring funding to UNRWA, and dropping legal challenges against ICC arrest warrants for war crimes. They also call for recognition of Palestine and advocate for a UN peacekeeping force in Gaza. The letter underscores the MPs’ commitment to representing their constituents’ concerns about the catastrophic situation in Gaza.
The ongoing Israeli aggression has resulted in a staggering death toll, acute famine, and mass displacement within Gaza, prompting urgent action from the international community to address the humanitarian crisis.