This week, LFI, in partnership with CFI and the Israeli Embassy, hosted a special briefing in parliament to commemorate the plight of Jewish refugees from Arab countries and Iran. Ambassador Mark Regev and Board of Deputies vice-president Edwin Shuker spoke about the 850,000 Jewish refugees who were forced to flee Arab and Muslim countries. LFI vice-chair Dame Louise Ellman gave the vote of thanks.
LFI chair Jon Pearce became the first British MP to travel directly between Israel and the United Arab Emirates on a visit to the region this week. While in Israel, the Labour MP for High Peak Read more…
At today’s Urgent Question on the resumption of conflict in Gaza, Wirral West MP Matthew Patrick raised the plight of the 59 remaining Israeli hostages with the Foreign Secretary. He asked: “This ceasefire must be Read more…
At today’s Private Notice Question on the ceasefire in Gaza, Lord Turnberg urged the government to put pressure on Hamas via Egypt and Qatar in order to salvage the ceasefire between the group and Israel. Read more…