Starmer urged to sanction Israel over alleged attacks on Palestinian children

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16 Jul 2025 • 10:24 PM MYT
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  • Labour MP Imran Hussain has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the Commons to impose sanctions on Israel.
  • Mr Hussain accused Israel of committing "war crimes" and "genocide" in Gaza, citing the killing of Palestinian children.
  • He drew a parallel with the thousands of sanctions imposed on Russia for its actions in Ukraine, urging similar measures against Israel.
  • Sir Keir responded by stating he was "appalled" by scenes in Gaza and called for transparent investigations into reports of civilian deaths.
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