A Labour politician visiting the Gaza Strip yesterday called the blockade of the Hamas-ruled territory by Israel and Egypt "evil."
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Jan 2010, 18:43 BST
Updated 15th Jan 2010, 20:35 BST
Gerald Kaufman also spoke in support of attempts by pro-Palestinian groups in Britain to have arrest warrants issued against Israeli politicians involved in Israel’s war on Gaza last winter. Human rights groups have alleged that Israel, along with Hamas, committed war crimes.