Keir Starmer has emphasized that the heinousness of the October 7 attacks on Israel remains unchanged over time and has pledged unwavering solidarity with the Jewish community in the face of hate.
On the second anniversary of Hamas’s deadly assault, the Prime Minister reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the safe return of hostages and achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.
Following the recent synagogue attack in Manchester during Yom Kippur, Starmer condemned the escalating antisemitism in the country as a shameful reflection of society.
Starmer reflected on the tragic events of October 7, 2023, as the most severe attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust, involving brutal murders and hostage-taking, with some British citizens still held captive in Gaza.
He promised to continue striving for the release of the hostages and denounced the rising antisemitism faced by Jewish communities in the UK, exemplified by the Manchester attack on Yom Kippur.
The Prime Minister stressed the ongoing priority to secure the release of hostages, increase aid to Gaza, and work towards a lasting ceasefire as a step towards a Two-State solution for a secure Israel and a viable Palestinian state.
He expressed support for U.S. peace efforts in the Middle East and reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering peaceful coexistence for Israeli and Palestinian children in a safe environment.
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