Sadiq Khan Describes Gaza Situation as “Genocide,” Diverging from Official UK Government Position
London's mayor calls Gaza conflict genocide, diverging from UK government's stance amid international legal scrutiny and planned Palestinian state recognition delays.
- On September 17, London’s Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan declared at People’s Question Time that the situation in Gaza constitutes a genocide, marking his first use of the term.
- This announcement came after a report released earlier this week by a UN fact-finding body, which stated there is clear evidence of an intent to annihilate Palestinians amid Israel’s extensive ground assault.
- Sir Sadiq’s statement, which contrasts with the UK government’s position denying genocidal intent, aligns with opposition politicians who have also called the Gaza situation a genocide.
- He stated that the evidence emerging from Gaza makes it unavoidable to recognize the situation as a genocide, while the International Court of Justice described Israel’s actions as constituting a plausible genocide.
- The mayor’s comments add political tension ahead of planned discussions between the UK prime minister and Donald Trump today and a delayed UK decision on Palestinian state recognition.
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Sadiq Khan calls out Gaza 'genocide', as Starmer 'delays' recognising Palestinian state until end of Trump's state visit
It is reported that the government wants to avoid Gaza, and looming recognition of Palestinian statehood, dominating the news agenda following talks between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump on Thursday.
Sadiq Khan calls out Gaza 'genocide', as Starmer 'delays' recognising Palestinian state until end of Trump's state visit | UK News | Tech, Entertainment, Sport, Fashion, Travel News
London’s mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has for the first time described the situation in Gaza as a “genocide”, becoming the most senior Labour figure to contradict the government’s official position. Earlier this week, a UN Commission said a genocide was taking place in Gaza – something repeatedly denied by Israel. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer has been under pressure to raise Israel’s bombardment of the territory with Donald Trump during his state visit t…
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