Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's refusal to condemn Hamas's attack on Israel has sparked controversy at this year's Labour Party conference. Corbyn's comments, suggesting that Israel's 'occupation' is the root cause of Hamas atrocities, have drawn criticism from various sources. The controversy surrounding Corbyn's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has become a prominent topic of discussion at the conference.
Jeremy Corbyn speaking at a pro-Palestine demonstration in London: "It is right to condemn the continuing occupation of Palestine by Israeli military forces." https://t.co/zUEFeTR8jw
There was a risk that Jeremy Corbyn – who refused to condemn Hamas’s attack on Israel – would become the story. But the former party leader is not a feature of this year’s Labour Party conference, writes @freddiejh8. https://t.co/pNLWVzrzCz
Jeremy Corbyn risks fresh fury by suggesting Israel 'occupation' is the root cause of Hamas atrocities https://t.co/MN68n1PMc2 https://t.co/nzg6K1et2H
Media Coverage: "Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn refuses to condemn the Palestinian resistance and calls for an end to the occupation of Palestine." #AlAqsaFlood https://t.co/JyLViw3fVw
💥 Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn refuses to say if he condemns Hamas but insists 'obviously all attacks are wrong' when questioned in Liverpool - ITV https://t.co/Yerr9TfKwY