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Starmer wobbles on Israeli onslaught
Screen grab of Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London, March 19, 2025 [House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire]

SIR KEIR STARMER has moved to condemn the latest Israeli assault on the Palestinians of Gaza, finally diluting his unconditional support for the genocidal onslaught.

However, his shift does not extend as far as any fresh curbs on the British supply of arms to Israel.

The Prime Minister opened Commons questions telling MPs: “I am deeply concerned about the resumption of Israeli military action in Gaza.

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