Burnham commits to a tougher Labour Gaza stance after apologizing for early missteps

Andy Burnham apologized for Labour's initial response to Israel's Gaza war, saying Labour did not get it right and must do better under his leadership. He condemned Hamas and antisemitic attacks, noted Labour later called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, and urged stronger measures—sanctions on illegal settlements, tighter arms controls, and pressure on Israel to respect international law—to keep a two-state solution viable. He also praised some Labour policies while calling for a clearer, more robust approach.