Labour Friends of Israel supports a negotiated two-state solution for two peoples; with Israel safe, secure and recognised within its borders; living alongside a viable, democratic and independent Palestinian state.
The two-state solution is the only means by which to guarantee Israel’s security and to preserve its precious identity as a Jewish and democratic state, as well as to satisfy the legitimate demand of the Palestinian people for self-determination and national sovereignty. It is also the only solution which commands popular support among both the Israeli and Palestinian peoples, as well as in the international community.
The terrible events of 7 October and the tragic ensuing conflict underlines the need to bring an end to terrorism, violence and incitement. We urge greater international recognition of the multiple and existential threats Israel faces and seek greater international solidarity with Israelis in countering them.
We want to support Britain’s new Labour government to:
- Stand with Israel in the face of the terrorist challenge posed by Iranian-backed proxy armies Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis.
- Redouble efforts to support Palestinian statehood, with a new partnership agreement between Britain and a reformed and strengthened Palestinian Authority.
- Encourage Israel to remove illegal settlement outposts and cease settlement expansion outside major blocs along the 1967 Green Line, while taking action against extremist settler violence.
- Convene a Gaza reconstruction summit with partner countries, work with EU on package of humanitarian support, and support establishment of an interim governing authority led by Palestinians with international support.
- Work with our allies to tackle anti-Israeli bias in international institutions and prevent the election of human rights abusers to the Human Rights Council.