How the fall of Starmer will reshape British policy on Israel

Israel's genocide in Gaza and campaign of ethnic cleansing in the occupied West Bank have not yet become an issue in the battle to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as British prime minister.

Reporters have focused on the manoeuvrings of the candidates amid criticisms of Starmer’s style of government. 

That is certain to change once the contest gets underway. One of the big issues will be Starmer’s handling of the Gaza genocide. 

Here, we argue that whichever candidate succeeds Starmer, they will need to take a much more strident position on Israel. 

This will likely mean sanctions on illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, and a ban on settlement goods. 

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