When British Prime Minister Sunak was questioned in the British Parliament, he faced questions from Melly Black, a member of the Scottish Democratic Parliament,
She stressed Israel's right to self-defence and said Britain's support for this position was absolute and unchanging. however
She also expressed hope that British citizens would leave Gaza, that hostages would be released, and that humanitarian aid would enter the area. Sunak noted that
In order to achieve these goals, a more secure environment needs to be created, which may require a special moratorium different from a ceasefire. She also said,
The British Government has discussed the issue with the UN and its partners and has pledged to make every effort to protect civilians and provide additional assistance.
Sunak's response sparked a heated debate on social media. Some netizens disagreed with her remarks,
The protection of innocent lives, especially innocent children, is considered paramount. Other netizens criticized Sunak, calling her a shame of human nature,
Others accused her of being on the wrong side. There are also people who note the similarities in the attitude of the British and American governments to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and believe that Sunak was bought by the old American man,
became a slave in his former colony.