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UK Parliament Welcomes Sanctions on Israeli Ministers Amid Gaza Crisis


Wed 11 Jun 2025 | 10:46 AM
Ahmed Emam

The British House of Commons has welcomed the recent imposition of sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, describing the move as a necessary response to Israel’s conduct in Gaza. 

In a strongly worded statement, UK lawmakers voiced deep frustration over the worsening humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged Palestinian enclave.

The remarks come as Israeli forces intensify their military campaign across Gaza, launching hundreds of airstrikes and artillery attacks that have left entire residential blocks in ruins. Eyewitnesses and humanitarian workers describe scenes of widespread destruction and civilian suffering, with reports of mass casualties and alleged war crimes in areas under Israeli incursion.

Entire neighborhoods have been leveled in what has been described as a systematic and ongoing campaign of destruction. Thousands of victims remain trapped under rubble, with rescue efforts hindered by continuous bombardment and unsafe conditions on the ground.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached a critical point. A crippling blockade, combined with tight restrictions on the entry of fuel and life-saving aid, has brought hospitals and relief operations to the brink of collapse. Medical supplies, clean water, and electricity are in dangerously short supply.

International humanitarian organizations have issued urgent appeals for a ceasefire and the immediate opening of safe corridors to deliver aid. However, efforts to alleviate the crisis remain obstructed amid the continued escalation.

The war in Gaza has claimed thousands of lives and displaced vast segments of the population. The UK Parliament's statement reflects a growing international outcry over the scale of civilian suffering and the urgent need for accountability and humanitarian relief.

The situation remains highly volatile as diplomatic efforts continue to seek an end to the violence.