UK’s top diplomat expresses ‘outrage’ at Israel, promises $20m in Gaza aid
British Foreign Minister David Lammy has said he is “outraged” by Israel’s refusal to allow sufficient aid into Gaza, in a statement announcing 15 million pounds ($20.1m) in aid and medical care.
“We need a massive humanitarian response to stop the famine in Gaza. I’m announcing further vital funding for aid, but it must all be let in,” he said in a post on X. The post included footage of Lammy’s statement to parliament, in which he expressed his anger at Israel for blocking the aid needed in response to famine in the territory.
“This is not a natural disaster, it’s a man-made famine in the 21st century and I’m outraged by the Israeli government’s refusal to allow in sufficient aid,” he said, promising “a flood of aid” to desperate Palestinians.
We need a massive humanitarian response to stop the famine in Gaza. I’m announcing further vital funding for aid, but it must all be let in.
We need an immediate ceasefire, all hostages released, a surge in aid and a framework for lasting peace.
My statement: pic.twitter.com/rUH62PhU7r
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) September 2, 2025
UK police arrest 5 for supporting Palestine Action
UK police have arrested five “key spokespeople” for Defend Our Juries, a group which has been campaigning for the British government to revoke its terror ban on Palestine Action, the group says.
Defend Our Juries has led protests against the UK government’s proscription of Palestine Action – which described itself as a non-violent pro-Palestinian direct action group – under anti-terror laws.
The proscription made support for Palestine Action a criminal offence, and police have arrested more than 700 people who have held up signs expressing support for Palestine Action at protests since the ban was implemented in July.
In a statement on X, Defend Our Juries said five key figures within the group had been arrested in dawn raids, including co-founder Tim Crosland, who was detained “just hours” before he was due to hold a press conference announcing a further protest on Saturday.
The group said Saturday’s protest would proceed despite the arrests.
🚨 BREAKING - FIVE Lift The Ban key spokespeople arrested in dawn raids.
Arrested for addressing Open Calls during which legal information on the risks of opposing Labour’s absurd ban on Palestine Action have been shared.
Video: Paddy Friend, a law student, arrested at home. pic.twitter.com/kYXP9kyPOt
— Defend Our Juries (@DefendOurJuries) September 2, 2025
