Full exchange: Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak discuss Israel-Hamas war at PMQs

Watch the full exchange of Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak as the Prime Minister and Labour's leader discuss the Israel-Hamas war at PMQs, on 18 October.

Mr Sunak and Sir Starmer struck a similar tone, condemning the actions of Hamas while reaffirming Israel's right to defend itself.

Labour's leader said there has been an "appalling surge in Islamophobia" as the PM reassured that the UK's government will do "whatever it takes" to tackle this hate crime.

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[Kgmuny]

Our hearts hurt for all of humanity.. the truth of Israel military comes out

[jacquelineg]

I’m not voting for any of the two main parties. The irony is the Israelis before they were given the land, that was once Palestine ( look up 1948 Map) they were victimised by the Nazis and now their doing the same thing to the Palestines. Analogy: you’re in your own house and other people that you don’t know, tell you that you have to allow a stranger to occupy a room. That person that you’ve given shelter to, takes over the entire house until you are living in a shed or in a tent in the garden, and those who forced you to give up a room, turns a blind eye. Then when you take matters into your own hands, you’re classed as the demon.
Anyone that thinks Israelis are justified in what they are doing are the devil personified.
People cry out about others being ‘anti-Semitic’ and wanting people fired/ cancelled because their speaking their truth on how issues impact their life’s. All around the world the main news stations and newspapers are owned by “who”! And that’s why anything to do with people that speak up against oppression are silenced.

[sham]

They are good actors. Can we trust our country in these two hypocrites .

[Me-vqsy]

"That Hamas tried to destroy" what a shame PM, the people you lead will educate themselves and find truth.

[ahayat]

Palestiniens do not need humanitarian aid, they need their country back.

[saadsalleh]

Another good actor....nomination for this year award.

[rashagad]

They keep condemning hamas, but they are so blind when it comes to Israel breaking many international laws.

[nusrateibrahim]

What an hypocrisy and double standards on both parties. This reflects how the British political system has lost its balance and maturity. I highly recommend Peter Osborne's clips. I believe the government and opposition would benefit with his mature and wise advice.

[salmabibi]

Thank you for putting Rishi in it's place. He may not be sleeping tonight as he was ignorant to the people of Palestinian. You raise indeed some very important questions and give your opinions what is right for Palestinian people. But Rishi keeps talking about hamas as an excuse to ignore Palestinian atrocious attacks, genocide and suffering

[mrtrue]

This passenger PM will make this country like his hometown

[fayzulahsan]

Israel should look at the world through the eyes of Palestinians and to recognize that "neither occupation nor expulsion is the answer." Just as Israelis built a state in their homeland, Palestinians have a right to be a free people in their own land.

[Kgmuny]

Suellla the twaaa ttt nodding Luke she even cares

[kibirangodouglas]

Can the UK accept that it's solely to blame since it moved out of Palestine? Hamas didn't destroy the chance for a hope of a two state solution but intensified calls for it as under international law boundaries with Israel.

[salmabibi]

Dnt be hypocrite Mr Rishi, you actually fully to support Israel to commit genocide. Mr Rishi should be sentenced

[dinenero]

That's it
And We wouldn't allow it.

[firouzmohamad]

Your not my prime Minister .free playtime

[pamiarsasastra]

Sunak memberiksn semangat kepada Nyahu untuk melakukan genosida.

Di mana ICC apakah akan menerbitkan surat penangkapan untuk Nyahu, Biden dan Sumak..?

[moh]

We beleave that when europe comunities understand palesinain probem they will support it...becouese they are honest and dont like liers.

[ni]

Worst leaders. They are a disgrace and dnt represent the ppl

[dswcartoons]

If only it didn't take this kind of tragedy to have political parties agree with each other