What's happened
David Lammy urges for diplomatic efforts to secure a longer pause in the Israel-Palestine conflict
Why it matters
The visit and comments by David Lammy highlight the ongoing political rift within the Labour Party and the broader international community's approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
What the papers say
The Independent emphasizes Lammy's criticism of international allies for failing to realize the threat posed by Hamas, while politics.co.uk focuses on his call for 'hard diplomacy' and rejection of a ceasefire.
How we got here
The visit comes in the wake of a major rift within the Labour Party, with several frontbench resignations and MPs defying the party's official position on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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