Politicians around the world react to Israel-Gaza conflict, specifically in the UK. Concerns about corruption in Kenya, protests over high cost of living, and consequences of debt costs in developing countries. US rejection of UN resolutions on Israel's defense rights. Difficulties in communication on Israel and Gaza, referendum failure in Australia. Recent political developments in Poland and resurgence of centrists in Europe.
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The UK politicians have varying reactions to the Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting political divisions.
The Israeli crisis benefits Vladimir Putin by diverting attention, boosting oil prices, and strengthening his argument regarding Ukraine.
Deep dives
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu is going down the leaderboard due to waning international support and criticism for the Israeli response to the Gaza crisis.
Anthony Albanese
Anthony Albanese is going down the leaderboard for the rejection of the indigenous voice referendum in Australia, which puts him in a difficult position in terms of indigenous affairs.
Donald Tusk
Donald Tusk is going up the leaderboard for leading the opposition coalition to victory in Poland, bringing him closer to becoming the future Prime Minister.
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin is going up the leaderboard as he benefits from the Israeli crisis, which diverts attention and boosts oil prices, strengthening his position and argument concerning the West's actions in Ukraine.
This week, politicians around the world react to the ongoing conflict in Israel-Gaza, but specifically how are the UK reacting? Are different parties united? We sit down to run through the differences in reaction, and why this may be.