Badenoch clashes with Geldof after Live Aid star accuses Israel of ‘lying’ over Gaza

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The former pop star behind the Live Aid concerts 40 years ago criticised the Israeli government’s handling of the Gaza food crisis. Israel insists Hamas is to blame for any shortages

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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has clashed with Live Aid organiser Sir Bob Geldof over the Middle East crisis as she doubled down on her support for Israel.

Badenoch clashes with Geldof after Live Aid star accuses Israel of ‘lying’ over Gaza

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