London: Jeremy Corbyn has condemned Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, calling it 'a flagrant breach of international law'.

In a statement posted on X, the Independent MP said: 'Israel has illegally intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla. This disgraceful assault is a flagrant breach of international law.

'It is an affront to our common human decency. And it is a further denigration of the Palestinian people, who are being starved to death by Israel.'

He criticised the UK government for ignoring warnings that the flotilla would be targeted. 'Once again, we call on the government to defend international law, impose widespread sanctions and stop arming Israel,' he wrote.

Jeremy Corbyn added that 'history will side with the flotilla - and their bravery will only inspire more people to join our global movement for Palestine'.