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[CH @_czara]

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[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.

[História No Paint @HistoriaNoPaint]

eu mudando de nacionalidade a cada 2 horas assistindo os jogos da copa do mundo:

[Zion @zionwelt]

Don’t get in my car expecting to hear new music, ion know them songs 😭

[Mina, dat big cat babe @MinaLioness]

SMOTHERED IN ONIONS PLEASE

[Lisa Lee @honey_leee]

Only having one child and it’s a girl? That’s so chic to me.

[💫 jackson 💫 @_JackPBrown]

They're so angry about it? The thought that someone on a low income would see 35k as a big deal is making them foam at the mouth with accusations of "no ambition" and "crabs in a barrel". Seems like a lot of ppl on here truly hate the poor and see poverty as a personal failing.

[D @_Unknown_D_]

The single most important thing a black man can contribute to the black community is staying committed to one woman and looking after his kids. This is far more consequential than any other form of activism or advocacy.

[A.VICTOR @Lifeof_AG01]

Every decision you make is a reflection of how much you love yourself.

[Rihanna @rihanna]

Fantasizing abt being in the most beautiful remote place, alone or with someone I love,wakin up to the sound of the ocean & the SUN #fantasy

[Lindsey Daniella 🎨 @lindaniellaart]

Eveything down to the composition and colour harmony is perfect

[Ginger @Gboye_Rave]

Wherever I am in the next 2-5 years, I pray I'm genuinely happy, successful, and living a life that once felt impossible.

[𝖑𝖔𝖔𝖙𝖊𝖉 @6looted]

I highly recommend being with a partner who thinks so highly of you that they naturally avoid putting you in situations that could hurt or disrespect you.

[🧛🏻‍♀️ @NADIlNE]

me and my dad

[Jason Hickel @jasonhickel]

Bombing Iran in the middle of negotiations, while starving Cuba, while genociding Palestinians, while threatening to invade Greenland… the US and Israel are the single greatest threat to humanity and it’s not even close. We are all forced to live in the nightmare they create.

[bearwiitch @bearwiitch]

my favorite genre

[©️ockyBarbie👸🏽🩰 @barbiebutcocky]

i just wanna be a girl who travels a lot, works a little & somehow always has money

[venmo: ehjovan @ehjovan]

not to sound elderly but i dont even think i knew what kind of love i wanted romantically until i was 28 and i dont think thats very uncommon not everyone even thinks about that stuff until after you have a relationship or two that ends

[abiola @abxola]

my favourite people have never tried to be seen as cool, they've focused on being themselves

[FUCKJIGGYJAYY2 @jiggyjayy2]

Going through a personal and professional transition simultaneously will have you feeling like nothing is real LMFAO

[ꕤ @lightb333mers]

this genuinely being one of the best songs of the decade so far https://t.co/arvGUjxJMS