Conservative MP Mark Pritchard condemns Israel for its actions in Gaza and the West Bank

Speaking in front of the House of Commons on Tuesday, Conservative MP Mark Pritchard condemned Israel for its actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

“I have supported Israel, pretty much at all costs,” said Pritchard. “But today, I want to say that I got it wrong,” he added.

The Tory MP concluded his remarks by stating: “The life of a Palestinian child is as precious as the life of a Jewish child.”


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