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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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David Lammy and Stéphane Séjourné

It’s never too late for peace in the Middle East – we must break the cycle of violence

Stephane Sejourne and David Lammy on their visit to Israel to push for peace on Friday
Stéphane Séjourné and David Lammy on their visit to Israel to push for peace on Friday. Photograph: Abir Sultan/EPA

This is a perilous moment in the Middle East. Israel’s actions in Gaza continue to lead to intolerable loss of civilian life. Hostages taken by Hamas terrorists remain in chains, 316 days since the 7 October attack. There are French and British citizens among them.

Fighting between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah has intensified. Iranian threats of further escalation mean the risks of a full-scale regional war are rising.

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