A British lawmaker has urged the government to take stronger action against Israel, calling for a full arms embargo and comprehensive sanctions to stop its attacks on the Gaza Strip, Anadolu reports.

Richard Burgon, an independent Member of Parliament for Leeds East, told Anadolu that more needs to be done to stop Israel’s attacks on Gaza, as the government’s calls for a cease-fire were not enough.

“I think we’ve seen the call for a cease-fire from politicians and governments end up feeling a bit like a ritual, because it’s clear that (Israeli Prime Minister) Benjamin Netanyahu is not going to listen to calls from governments for a cease-fire. What’s needed is action from governments, and that means, in my opinion, an end to all arms sales to Israel and also sanctions on Israel,” he said.

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