Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for "restraint" in Gaza as he praised the action the government took over the weekend to defend Israel. It comes as Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles in an attack on Israel on Saturday night. "We reiterate our call for an immediate ceasefire, for Hamas to release hostages and for the return to a diplomatic process that can rekindle our hope for a two-state solution," Mr Starmer said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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00:00 So I urge the government again to use every ounce of diplomatic leverage that we have
00:07 to make sure aid to Gaza is unimpeded and drastically scaled up. Alongside that, we
00:14 reiterate our call for an immediate ceasefire, for Hamas to release hostages, and for a return
00:22 to a diplomatic process that can rekindle the hope of a two-state solution.
00:29 Mr Speaker, it is right that we condemn Iran's action. It is right that we work with others
00:36 to defend the security of our allies. And it is right that we seek the end of conflict
00:41 in Gaza. But this is a moment for restraint, because escalation will only lead to further
00:49 destruction. And for the sake of all those still caught in the horror and violence, that
00:56 must be avoided.