UK Reiterates Opposition to Israeli Settlements and Calls for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
British officials emphasize the impact of Israeli actions on peace efforts and humanitarian conditions in the region.
On April 1, 2025, the United Kingdom reiterated its opposition to Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories and called for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated that Israeli settlements undermine the two-state solution and do not contribute to security for either Israel or the Palestinians.
He emphasized that the annexation of Palestinian land would only lead to increased violence and jeopardize the prospects for a Palestinian state.
Lammy described the culture of impunity for settlers involved in violent acts as intolerable and confirmed that the UK has conveyed to the Israeli government that such settlement activities are detrimental to peace efforts.
In a significant policy move, he noted that London has suspended arms exports to Israel following an assessment of a clear risk of violations of international law in Gaza.
Meanwhile, UK Minister for the Middle East, James Cleverly, expressed discontent with Israeli actions in the occupied territories.
Speaking in an interview, he remarked, "We do not agree with what Israel is doing, and we regret the scenes in both the West Bank and Gaza." Cleverly referred to Gaza as one of the most dangerous places in the world for humanitarian workers, highlighting the urgent need for change.
He urged the Israeli Attorney General to advocate for the cessation of attacks on aid workers and called for the relaxation of restrictions to allow the swift entry of necessary humanitarian supplies into Gaza.
The British Minister emphasized that the past months have seen inadequate progress in delivering critical aid to Gaza and ensuring the safety of relief operations.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated that Israeli settlements undermine the two-state solution and do not contribute to security for either Israel or the Palestinians.
He emphasized that the annexation of Palestinian land would only lead to increased violence and jeopardize the prospects for a Palestinian state.
Lammy described the culture of impunity for settlers involved in violent acts as intolerable and confirmed that the UK has conveyed to the Israeli government that such settlement activities are detrimental to peace efforts.
In a significant policy move, he noted that London has suspended arms exports to Israel following an assessment of a clear risk of violations of international law in Gaza.
Meanwhile, UK Minister for the Middle East, James Cleverly, expressed discontent with Israeli actions in the occupied territories.
Speaking in an interview, he remarked, "We do not agree with what Israel is doing, and we regret the scenes in both the West Bank and Gaza." Cleverly referred to Gaza as one of the most dangerous places in the world for humanitarian workers, highlighting the urgent need for change.
He urged the Israeli Attorney General to advocate for the cessation of attacks on aid workers and called for the relaxation of restrictions to allow the swift entry of necessary humanitarian supplies into Gaza.
The British Minister emphasized that the past months have seen inadequate progress in delivering critical aid to Gaza and ensuring the safety of relief operations.
