What unfolded in the House of Commons of Tuesday 4th June 2025 in regards to the situation in Gaza:
Parliament takes a stand: Last week the Uk parliament held an important debate on a very catastrophic events which have been unfolding in Gaza, Palestine. Prime Minister Kier Starker called Isreal’s recent attack “appalling” and “intolerable”. He stated that the UK must rethink its role when it comes to sales of arms to Isreal and helping aid reach Palestine.
Former labour leader Jeremy Corbyn spoke further. He proposed a law to start a public investigation to the UK arms trade with Isreal. Conservative MP Jeremy Wright also stated that UK should recognise Palestine as a state, something more MP’s from other parties have begging to support.
The Situation In Gaza
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza countries to worsen. in just one day, Israeli airstrikes killer over 90 people, many being women and children. UN officials has sated civilians are being targeted as they try to recover aid and or food. Over 17,000 children have died since the conflict escalated, while tens of thousands are suffering from malnutrition. There have been reports that no aid has reached Gaza within months.
A Boat of Hope
In response to the crisis, a group of international activists launched a humanitarian boat mission called the Madleen, named after Gaza’s first female fisherwoman. The boat left Sicily on June 1, carrying baby formula, rice, medical kits, and water filters.
On board was climate activist Greta Thunberg, who joined the mission to bring attention to Gaza’s suffering. But on June 9, Israeli forces stopped the boat in international waters, over 180 km from Gaza. They boarded the vessel, detained the passengers, and brought them to Ashdod, an Israeli port. Israel says it was enforcing its naval blockade, which it claims is necessary for security.
The group behind the mission, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, called it a “kidnapping” and said blocking humanitarian aid is wrong.
What’s Next?
More protests and aid missions are being planned. One large event, the “Global March to Gaza,” is set to begin in Cairo on June 12. People from more than 30 countries will try to reach the Gaza border to bring aid and demand an end to the blockade.
Meanwhile, pressure is growing on the UK and other governments to take stronger action. With thousands of lives at stake, many are asking: how much longer can the world stay silent?
Washington Post – Europe’s Gaza Policy Shift
The Guardian – UK Parliament Gaza Debate
The Guardian – UN Condemns Israel
By Mansoor