British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly found himself fielding difficult questions from fellow politicians regarding the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza during a tense session at the UK House of Commons.
The House of Commons session highlighted the growing concerns and calls for action on the Israel-Gaza conflict, with politicians making emotional speeches, grappling over the appropriate response to the ongoing violence and the search for a peaceful resolution.
When asked about the possibility of a two-state solution, Cleverly emphasized the government's opposition to "settlement expansion" and underscored the need for a meaningful resolution, asserting that discussions on this matter had taken place with Israeli counterparts and other regional leaders.
"Despite the terrible circumstances we are currently experiencing, there is a renewed desire to have a meaningful resolution," he said.
"I have raised this … with my Israeli counterparts about the need in whatever actions they take to secure their protection to defend Israeli citizens and to secure the release of hostages that they should do so in accordance with international law," he explained.
The session took a heated turn when Imran Hussain, a member of the British Labour Party, confronted Cleverly with a passionate question, highlighting the devastating impact of indiscriminate airstrikes and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Hussain pointed out the tragic loss of innocent Palestinian lives, including thousands of men, women, and children, as a result of the ongoing violence.
His impassioned query to the foreign secretary was clear and direct: "Just what will it take? How many thousands of innocent Palestinians must be slaughtered before this government condemns this brutality and bloodshed?"
Cleverly responded by acknowledging the gravity of the situation, expressing grief over the loss of Palestinian lives.
