London Assembly Liberal Democrats voted to back a cross-party motion at City Hall condemning the terrorist attacks by Hamas in Israel, and supporting London’s Jewish community and international law.
Speaking in the Assembly, Caroline Pidgeon said:
“London Liberal Democrats fully condemn these sickening terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas and join calls for an immediate cessation of violence and the safe return of hostages.
“The scenes of kidnapped and murdered civilians, particularly of children, have been utterly heartbreaking to watch.
“Likewise, we know that the Jewish community in London has historically been targeted during times of tension in the Middle East and we stand shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community against any form of hate crime, which we expect to be dealt with swiftly and fully under the force of the law.
“We would also like to put on record our support for international humanitarian law and the belief that all parties should abide by this and take all possible steps to prevent the harm of civilians.
“Lastly, I would just like to commend the work of some of the cross-community and interfaith organisations across London who are working extremely hard at this moment to reduce tensions and promote dialogue and understanding across the capital.”