Preston general election hustings: Michael Lavalette refuses to condemn Hamas or 7.10 attack
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- During the election debate in Preston on Monday 17 June the independent candidate was asked, alongside other candidates, if he denounced Hamas as a terrorist organisation. All the candidates present were asked for their views on the Gaza conflict.
Michael Lavalette for the win
If Hamas had not planned and executed attacks on innocent young people in Israel, the subsequent military actions and the broader escalation of violence might have been averted. Such attacks only serve to perpetuate the cycle of conflict, leading to further suffering for both Palestinians and Israelis. It's essential for all parties involved to seek peaceful resolutions and to prioritise the safety and well-being of civilians. Michael Lavalette's refusal to condemn Hamas or the attacks on October 7 became a barrier to achieving a ceasefire.
I'm sad for everyone on both sides, this spiral of violence just keeps going on down through the generations. If I were (I'm not) an Israel leader I'd have licked my wounds and took the global sympathy to focus on Iran and Hamas hiding in Qatar. If I were (I'm not) a Palestinian I'd have worked to throw off the shackles of Hamas - Free Palestine from Hamas.
I've seen convincing evidence of both sides doing harm, so I agree with some of what Lavalette said.
However, none of the causes or solutions exists in Preston, it should be a non-issue, it should be easy to denounce violence without excuses or apologist or justification and the question could have been asked and answered in 20 seconds with 6 "yes" and the time spent on what can be solved locally.
I have 3 fears: the Preston Jewish community feeling unable to be "out and proud", the Muslim community being attacked by basically "gammons" and it all distracting us from what we all wish to solve - potholes, NHS, etc.
Of the 6 replies, Neil Darby most accurately matches my own views, he did right to denounce Lavalette's refusal to denounce Hamas and their actions.
@@carlstein3349 Councilor Neil Darby did the right thing; this kind of clarity is essential in building a foundation for peace and security. It's crucial to foster an environment where all community members feel safe and supported, free from fear of attacks or discrimination.
We should also stay focused on addressing local issues that directly affect our daily lives, like healthcare and infrastructure.
Im not sure you can blame michael lavalette for 2 despot pensioners 😂😂😂😂
Are for real. Israel has been killing Palestinians since their creation. What you can expect from Palestine to sit down and watch their loved one killed. There is no such thing as Israel. Palestine gives them a safe place and they instantly create their own country with the other powers.