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Sinn Féin Slams Starmer's Support for Israel Amid Gaza Violence

9/11/2025

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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for welcoming Israeli President Isaac Herzog during ongoing violence in Gaza, calling it enabling genocide.
Hazzard urged the UK to impose sanctions on Israel, condemning its actions as state terrorism.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski suggested Herzog should be arrested for his government's actions.
Sinn Féin Councillor Pat Murphy supported calls for immediate sanctions and a ceasefire.
Starmer defended the visit, promoting diplomatic solutions and a two-state peace outcome.

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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for welcoming Israeli President Isaac Herzog during ongoing violence in Gaza, calling it enabling genocide.
Hazzard urged the UK to impose sanctions on Israel, condemning its actions as state terrorism.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski suggested Herzog should be arrested for his government's actions.
Sinn Féin Councillor Pat Murphy supported calls for immediate sanctions and a ceasefire.
Starmer defended the visit, promoting diplomatic solutions and a two-state peace outcome.