The Foreign Office has tonight called the fatal shooting of a three-month-old Palestinian baby by Israeli soldiers a breach of international law. A terse statement from King Charles Street said they were 'appalled' by the killing, which occurred during a raid in the occupied West Bank. Sources whisper this is the strongest condemnation yet from London, and signals a shift in tone.
Don't be fooled: this is still careful language. 'Breach of international law' is a legal term, not a call for sanctions. But it's a clear shot across the bow of the Netanyahu government.
The baby's death, named as Lina, has sparked fury in Ramallah. The question now is whether the Prime Minister will face questions in the Commons. A backbencher tells me the mood is ugly.
Labour is watching closely. Expect a statement from Starmer tomorrow. The game is changing.
