UK parliament labels Israeli Regime ‘Racist’ and ‘Criminal’

The session, attended by Hamish Falconer, UK Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, saw MPs from various parties—including the Conservative Party, Liberal Democrats, Scottish National Party, and the ruling Labour Party—issue unprecedentedly sharp warnings about the ongoing Gaza siege and Israel’s disregard for humanitarian principles and international law.

Labour MP Sarah Smith stated that Israel’s deliberate blockade of food, water, and medicine has put thousands of children at risk of premature death, asking, “Isn’t it time for the UK to at least consider sanctions and halting arms sales? Must children pay the price for the international community’s inaction?”

The Foreign Office Minister responded, acknowledging the dire situation in Gaza, saying, “We have made our position clear: a ceasefire must be established, and humanitarian aid must reach the people unconditionally.”

Labour MP Joe Morris from Hexham emphasized that the famine in Gaza is not a natural disaster but a direct result of the ceasefire’s collapse, calling for urgent guarantees to allow humanitarian aid.

Paul Waugh, another Labour MP from Rochdale, referencing UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini’s description of Israeli actions as “gross crimes,” urged the government to increase practical support for the Palestinian economy and encourage Britons to buy Palestinian products like olive oil and dates.

The most striking and bold remarks came from Conservative MP Mark Pritchard from Wrekin, who declared in the House, “How long will the UK government remain silent on the death and starvation of Palestinian children? Isn’t it time to say that supporting Israel does not mean supporting this racist and savage regime?”

Liberal Democrat and Scottish National Party MPs addressed the legal aspects. SNP MP Brendan O’Hara, citing the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide, asked, “Has the UK government fulfilled its legal duty to prevent genocide?”

The recent House of Commons session revealed that anger and concern over the Israeli regime’s crimes are no longer confined to the streets and public opinion but have permeated the parliamentary chamber and official representatives. For the first time, UK MPs called the Israeli regime “racist” and “savage,” describing its policies in Gaza as “widespread crimes” and “systematic violations of human rights.”