Rishi Sunak: The killing of Maia, Rina and Lucy Dee is abhorrent
In a statement on Tuesday, the UK prime minster said 'the killing of British-Israeli citizens Maia, Rina and Lucy Dee is abhorrent'
Lee Harpin is the Jewish News's political editor
Rishi Sunak has condemned the killing of British-Israeli citizens Maia, Rina and Lucy Dee as “abhorrent” and “appalling”.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Prime Minister also sent his “deepest condolences” to Rabbi Leo Dee and his family.
The PM said:”The killing of British-Israeli citizens Maia, Rina and Lucy Dee is abhorrent.
“The UK condemns this appalling attack on civilians, and I send my deepest condolences to Rabbi Dee and his family.”
Sunak added:”“We continue to urge all sides to de-escalate tensions in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories and end the deadly cycle of violence.”
On Monday foreign secretary James Cleverly tweeted;” Tragic news that Leah Dee has also died following the abhorrent attacks in the West Bank.
“There can be no justification for the murder of Leah and her two daughters, Maia and Rina.
“We will continue to work with the Israeli authorities to end this senseless violence.”
David Lammy, Labour’s shadow foreign secretary, had tweeted on Friday:” I am shocked by reports of the killing of two British sisters in an appalling and cowardly attack in the West Bank. My thoughts are with their family and loved ones.
“More civilian victims of this cycle of violence show the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate.”
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