Corbyn alleges UK ‘complicity’ after Streeting’s admission of Gaza abuses

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ali HarbFebruary 12, 2026 at 06:31 PM

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In February 2026, Jeremy Corbyn publicly called on Health Secretary Wes Streeting to address the UK's "complicity in genocide" in Gaza. This followed the release of Streeting's private messages from 2025, in which he acknowledged Israel was committing war crimes. Corbyn's letter rebuked Streeting for not resigning and for the UK government's continued support of Israel despite Streeting's private acknowledgement of abuses. The messages, voluntarily released by Streeting to demonstrate transparency, contradicted the Starmer government's public stance on Israel. Streeting's messages also showed he favored recognizing Palestine as a state. Corbyn argues that Streeting's private acknowledgement of war crimes while serving in a government supporting Israel constitutes a "shameful failure."

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France 30% Jeffrey Epstein 30% Palestine 50% Keir Starmer 50% Peter Mandelson ×250% Gaza Strip ×270% United Kingdom ×270% Israel ×680% Wes Streeting ×790% Jeremy Corbyn ×490%

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war crimes 90% gaza 90% israeli war crimes 80% jeremy corbyn 70% uk complicity 70% wes streeting 70% israel 60% palestinian territory 50% international law 50% political scandal 40%

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