What the Liberal Democrats have said about the situation in Gaza

Since the invasion of Gaza by the State of Israel, the Liberal Democrats have called for an immediate bi-lateral ceasefire so that we can get humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, facilitate the release of the hostages, and allow for diplomacy leading to a political solution, aimed at achieving a two state solution and a lasting peace.

Liberal Democrats foreign affairs spokespeson, and Britain’s only Palestinian MP, Layla Moran, has been leading the calls in Parliament for action to achieve a lasting bilateral ceasefire from the outset. This at a time when her own family have been seeking sanctuary in a church in Gaza, hiding from the invading forces.

In Westminster, the Liberal Democrats were the only Party where all of its MPs voted for an immediate bilateral ceasefire whereas Labour and the Conservatives were divided. The Liberal Democrats spoke out in both debates in March 2024, while Rochdale’s voice was missing.

Parliamentary Time Line on Gaza

8th October 2023: Layla Moran condems terrorist attack and fears an escalation

3rd November 2023: Layla Moran urges PM to publish legal advice on Israel-Gaza conflict

19th December 2023: Moran shares harrowing account of family in Gaza

22nd February 2024: Liberal Democrats maintain their calls for an immediate bilateral ceasefire saying we need an urgent end to this humanitarian catastrophe

19th March 2024: Liberal Democrats call for UK to change its stance at the UN and join the world in calling for a ceasefire.

19th March 2024: Liberal Democrats call for sanctions against those promoting illegal settlements in Gaza.

29th February 2024: Ed Davey visits the State of Israel, and Palestine

26th March 2024: The Liberal Democrats welcomed the motion passed by the UN Security Council

3rd April 2024: Ed Davey calls for Government to suspend arms sales to the State of Israel following aid workers deaths