Starmer denies backing Israel on withholding aid from Gaza

Sir Keir Starmer denied he ever backed Israel withholding humanitarian aid from Gaza as he sought to clarify his remarks about the siege after sparking concern. The Labour leader said that food, fuel, water and medicines must urgently be allowed to pass into the territory. In an interview with LBC in the wake of Hamas launching a murderous assault on Israeli civilians, Sir Keir had appeared to suggest that Israel has "the right" to withhold energy and water from Gaza.