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Outrage after Keir Starmer says Israelis were 'massacred' but Palestinians 'lost their lives' (www.middleeasteye.net)

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been criticised after publishing a statement on Wednesday night which welcomed the ceasefire in Gaza but recalled the "massacre of Jewish people" while saying that Palestinians "lost their lives".

The contrasting language used to describe Israelis and Palestinians killed in the conflict has been a constant source of scrutiny with activists arguing that the deaths of Palestinians are downplayed by media outlets and government.

Points of contention have been not mentioning the perpetrators of Palestinian deaths, which is invariably Israel, and also using the passive voice when talking about those killed.

Middle East Eye has contacted Downing Street to ask how the prime minister believed the Palestinians he referred to had died. At the the time of publication, Downing Street had not responded.

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[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 2 points 2 days ago

Honestly, I voted for him, and I liked his domestic policies.

But it does seem he has tankie leanings, so with Russia on the warpath it's probably for the best he didn't get in.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/aug/02/jeremy-corbyn-urges-west-to-stop-arming-ukraine

The antisemitism thing (and there was plenty of it at the councillor level) has long been a stick for the media to hit Labour with, so I can see why Starmer would want to stay the fuck away from it even if I don't agree with it.