Israel and Gaza - Statement

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 9:13 pm on 23 October 2023.

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Photo of Lord True Lord True Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal 9:13, 23 October 2023

I agree with a great deal that my noble friend said, and I echo his words about the support that has come from all communities and across parties. There will be difficult and sad times, and Israel has the right to defend itself. We need to cherish not only the Jewish community but the Muslim community, because I believe that so many Muslims—my daughter-in-law is one—will recoil with horror and outrage at the thought of people crying “God is great” while they are butchering babies.