What's happened
Labour accuses Israeli ministers of offensive rhetoric about Palestinians and condemns violence and extremism by settlers in the West Bank.
Why it matters
The criticism from Labour highlights the escalating violence and displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank, bringing attention to the ongoing conflict and the impact on the Palestinian Authority.
What the papers say
The Independent reports Labour's criticism of the Israeli government's offensive rhetoric and condemnation of violence and extremism by settlers in the West Bank. The Guardian also highlights Labour's direct criticism of the Israeli government and its demand for action to curb violence in the West Bank, marking a departure from bipartisan support for Israel.
How we got here
The criticism comes in the wake of the Hamas attacks on 7 October, with a sharp increase in violence and displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank since the attack.
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