Condemning Israel's Actions in Gaza

For many years, I've been in this House twenty years,

I have supported Israel,

pretty much at all costs, quite frankly.

But today, I want to say that I got it wrong,

and I condemn Israel for what it is doing to the

Palestinian people in Gaza, and indeed, in the West Bank.

And I'd like to withdraw my support right now for the actions of Israel.

The life of a Palestinian child is as precious as the life

of a Jewish child. This is a moment in history when

people look back, where we've got it wrong as a country.

Can the minister stand up to our friends and allies in the United States

and make a strong stand for humanity,

for us being on the right side of history, for having the moral courage to

lead, not just to follow the United States,

and to make a

difference? That's why we're all elected here.

Let's stand up for life.

Let's stand up for all children, not just Jewish children.

Hear, hear.