Story perspectives
Labour Party Declares Israel's Actions Genocide, Calls for Sanctions
10/2/2025
1 of 1
Story summary
- The UK Labour Party voted to recognize Israel's actions as genocide, provoking pro-Palestine celebrations.
- Labour called for ending arms sales to Israel and imposing comprehensive sanctions.
- Relations with Israel deteriorated after Sir Keir Starmer recognized Palestinian statehood. Wes Streeting alleged war crimes.
- Peter Kyle defended Tony Blair's Gaza mediation amid Labour backlash. Critics question Blair's neutrality and electoral impact.
