Starmer calls for unity and ceasefire as UK marks anniversary of October 7 attacks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for national unity and support for the Jewish community while urging immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. He marked the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, reflecting on the deaths caused by Hamas. Starmer emphasized the need to address the suffering of civilians in the Middle East and reiterated the government's call for Israel to show restraint. Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrations occurred across the UK, highlighting the ongoing tensions within communities. In London, a memorial event drew thousands, including the mother of a British hostage in Gaza, who called for her daughter's release. Starmer condemned rising hatred against Jews and Muslims since the attacks, urging all parties to seek political solutions.