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During a recent episode of BBC Question Time, United Kingdom Member of Parliament (MP) Esther McVey, faced a barrage of criticism over her stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The challenge was led by Leila Moran, a Liberal Democrat MP of British Palestinian descent. Moran, in her impassioned speech, clarified that her family had no ties with Hamas and mourned the loss of a family member who served as an engineer for the United Nations.
Moran expressed her frustration over the collateral damage inflicted on the Palestinian population and the seeming lack of accountability for Israeli actions. She also highlighted the plight of an 85-year-old Holocaust survivor who was among the hostages.
An audience member further intensified the debate by citing a report from the Gaza Health Ministry, which claims that the conflict has resulted in the death of 8,000 children.
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