There are NO red lines between Hamas and Israel, independent MP claims
The independent MP Ayoub Khan has accused the IDF of 'beheading babies, rape, and hostage taking' in Gaza
The independent MP Ayoub Khan has repeatedly claimed there are “no red lines” between Hamas and Israel after accusing the IDF of “beheading babies, rape, and hostage taking” in Gaza.
Speaking in the House of Commons, the MP for Birmingham Perry Bar insisted “every single allegation made by the Israeli government of the crimes committed by Hamas have been reacted, or re-enacted, and executed.”
He continued:”For example, killing of innocent people, beheading of babies, burning of babies alive, rape, hostage taking, including many hundreds of doctors.
“And now we are actually seeing children being shot in the genitals. They are games being played by the IDF. There are no red lines.”
Jewish News had previously revealed how Khan, prior to being elected on a pro-Gaza ticket as an MP, had publicly questioned the extent of the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7. Lib Dem councillor questions accounts of Hamas terrorist atrocities
During Monday’s debate MPs from all parties lined up to condemn the continuation of the war in Gaza by Israel.
Even shadow foreign Secretary Priti Patel appeared to take a far more critical line of Israeli actions than her party leader Kemi Badenoch.
Earlier, Foreign Secretary David Lammy had warned Israeli government is “tarnishing” its reputation by ignoring calls from Britain and other nations for an end to the Middle East war.
The Foreign Secretary said Palestinians have been subject to a “grotesque spectacle” as he addressed MPs amid a ground operation targeting Deir al-Balah, the main hub for humanitarian efforts in the enclave.
“I firmly believe the Israeli government’s actions are doing untold damage to Israel’s standing in the world, and undermining Israel’s long-term security,” Lammy told MPs, as he delivered an update in the Commons on the situatiion in Gaza.
Liberal Democrat foreign affairs spokesman Calum Miller had earlier asked Lammy: “Can he explain why there have been so few consequences since he and the minister spoke so powerfully in the last two months?
“And can he dispel the widespread view that he is not setting the policy he would choose, but that he is instead being reined in by No 10’s desire not to upset President Trump, by acting more boldly.”
Lammy said “it is a source of great regret” that the conflict has not been brought to an end.
The Foreign Secretary also told the Commons: “Today, I’m announcing an extra £40 million worth for humanitarian assistance in Gaza this year, including £7.5 million for UK-Med to sustain their vital operations in Gaza and save more lives.”
He later added: “Today, I can confirm we are enhancing our support, providing £7 million to strengthen the Palestinian Authority and Palestinian governments, implementing the agreement signed by myself and (Palestinian prime minister Mohammad) Mustafa earlier this year, and we’re delivering the reform plans that (president of Palestine Mahmoud) Abbas has set out.
“I can also confirm that we’re providing £20 million worth to support UNRWA’s many services for Palestinian refugees.
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