On the six-month anniversary of the October 7th Hamas
terror attacks against Israel, Prime Minister said:
“Today marks six months since the terrorist outrage of 7th
October – the most appalling attack in Israel's history, the
worst loss of Jewish life since the Second World War.
“Six months later, Israeli wounds are still unhealed. Families
still mourn and hostages are still held by Hamas.
“And after six months of war in Gaza, the toll on civilians
continues to grow – hunger, desperation, loss of life on an awful
scale.
“We continue to stand by Israel's right to defeat the threat from
Hamas terrorists and defend their security.
“But the whole of the UK is shocked by the bloodshed, and
appalled by the killing of brave British heroes who
were bringing food to those in need.
“This terrible conflict must end. The hostages must be
released. The aid – which we have been straining every sinew
to deliver by land, air and sea – must be flooded in.
“The children of Gaza need a humanitarian pause immediately,
leading to a long-term sustainable ceasefire. That is the fastest
way to get hostages out and aid in. and to stop the fighting and
loss of life.
“For the good of both Israelis and Palestinians - who all deserve
to live in peace, dignity and security - that is what we will
keep working to achieve.”
