Nea Omolara

Improving

[Nea Omolara @NeaOmolara]

I'm thinking cake.

[Olya Tanner @roliepoly]

the amount of times I’ve watched this is astronomical 🥹 I love him so much

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

In a difficult and dangerous world, a decade on from Brexit, there is a risk that Britain loses the confidence to lead and stand up for its values.

I’m not prepared to let that happen. It is more important than ever that Britain stands for something.

We have called for years for a two-state solution in the Middle East, but we must recognise that those words are meaningless unless we back them up with action.

For too long, we have been hesitant to act, fearful of being accused of being anti-Israel.

Today we are announcing carefully judged, targeted steps that are not aimed at the Israeli people, but at the unacceptable policies of the current Israeli government.

The suffering of the Palestinian people is a scar on the conscience of the world. Innocent Palestinians, including children, continue to be killed in Gaza. And there is still a humanitarian crisis, with far too little aid getting in.

The scale of destruction is hard to comprehend. More than 70,000 people lie dead - at least 20,000 of them children. Families and communities have been torn apart. Millions displaced. And the population of Gaza is now penned into just one third of the territory.

I know that people across the UK feel very deeply about this issue - and so do I.

Before I became Prime Minister, I said our country’s response had been too slow and simply not good enough. That’s why I committed to changing the government’s approach.

I will not stand by as the horrific suffering continues to grow and the prospect of a two-state solution - the best hope for peace and stability in the region - comes under attack.

More settlements have been approved under the four years of this Israeli government than in the previous 20 years. The UN has reported more than 1,500 incidents of settler violence so far this year, aimed at driving out Palestinians. And the situation is growing worse, fast.

The Israeli government has now approved 104 new settlements since it took office in December 2022, and ahead of the October elections in Israel, it is allowing tenders for the construction of the E1 mega settlement to go ahead. This would cut a swathe through the heart of the West Bank - snuffing out the hope of realising a two-state solution. It cannot be allowed to happen.

That’s why we are announcing a new package of tough measures to put pressure on the Israeli government:

First, we will ban the trade in goods with illegal settlements in Palestine.

Second, we have formally changed the view of the British government to say for the first time that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful - independent of, but in line with, the conclusion of the international court of justice.

And third, we will sanction individuals and companies that support, facilitate or profit from illegal settlements. That includes any businesses or investors that take part in the construction of the E1 settlement.

In addition, we are announcing a new package of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza.

We are taking these steps because it is the right thing to do.

I have condemned the monstrous terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 in the strongest possible terms - and continue to condemn Hamas. However, it does not justify the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza or the West Bank.

The measures we are taking are about targeting illegal settlements and increasing the pressure on the Israeli government to change course. We are not imposing sanctions on Israel as a whole, which would punish the Israeli people, many of whom disagree with their government’s position.

The Israeli people are not responsible for the actions of their government. And nor is the Jewish community in the UK. Blaming British Jews for the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is wrong, plain and simple. And it is antisemitism, plain and simple.

I met the representatives of the Jewish community just last week. I know the fear they live with day by day. My government will stop at nothing to ensure they are safe and to stamp out antisemitism in every part of our society.

The measures we are announcing today are about protecting the only solution that could see the Israeli and Palestinian people living side by side in peace and security - something that people up and down the UK desperately want to see.

The government I lead will keep working with our partners around the world to keep that hope alive.

[t. @lighttmylove]

AND FUCK JOLENE!!

[Barstool Are Dee Tee @editti22]

I mean this with the utmost respect, this is an incredibly baller way to announce you died

[LAW ROACH @LUXURYLAW]

Still fresh.

Thank you to Daniel Roseberry and Schiaparelli

#styledbyLAW

[まだ面白い @madaomoshiroi]

平和な空間すぎて見ているこちらまで平和な気持ちになった

[☆ @mjzangel]

THE LOVE ISLAND UK BOYS DANCING TO BEAT IT 😭

[T£RRY M@R¥ @indiandoIl]

you had to be in school the day after this episode, it was shambles

[miz irri @miz_irritating]

Oh ok cuz we was wondering

[𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆🫧💚 @beyoncegarden]

the way i actually learned something omfg😭

[☀️🌷Catholic Charm ✞ 🌷☀️ @CatholicCharm]

This is killing me 😂 this cute little girl wanted to join in on karaoke and these frat dudes were hyping her up.

“Now I know my ABCs” “WUT” 💀💀

[𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆🫧💚 @beyoncegarden]

the way i actually learned something omfg😭

[Wofaase👿 @wofaase_]

His comeback was crazy 😂😂

He really cooked her 😂💔

[𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 @AsakyGRN]

“I will never understand you guys in the UK. You guys split every bills cause, tell me why I’ll be out with you and we ate something less than £15 and I offered to pay for both of us and you want to send me £8? Can’t I buy stuff for you? It’s not that deep.”

— Lady says.

[Kia 🩷 @xevekiah]

My boyfriend and I were at the mall and he decided to act like he didn’t know me. He walks up all smooth and goes, “You’re too pretty to be shopping alone. Let me carry your bags.” Before I could even react, this girl from the next aisle pops up next to me and goes, “She’s not alone. I’m right here.” And just stands there staring at him 😭I told her he’s actually my boyfriend, but the way she clocked in for duty??? but honestly, girl… I appreciate you 😭👏

[The Figen @TheFigen_]

Guys, it's all mine!

[Gibson Johns @gibsonoma]

Kimora is across the street! Kimora is across the street!

[‏ؘ @helllojojo]

i have enough on my plate now i gotta worry about giraffes