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Julian Smith’s policy on gaza ceasefire

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Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  Party’s support baseYes

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Slightly agree

Yes

The Conservative Party, traditionally, has maintained a strong alliance with Israel, often supporting its right to defend itself, which might make a permanent ceasefire in Gaza a complex issue. However, the party has also shown support for peace processes in the past, such as its backing of the Oslo Accords in the 1990s under John Major's leadership. The score reflects a cautious approach to the idea of a permanent ceasefire, recognizing the importance of peace but also the party's historical alliances and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No

While the Conservative Party has a history of supporting Israel's security concerns, it is also committed to international law and has occasionally expressed the need for humanitarian considerations in conflict zones, including Gaza. The party's support for a two-state solution, as reiterated by various party leaders over the years, suggests an inherent support for measures that could lead to peace, including ceasefires. However, outright opposition to a permanent ceasefire might be too strong, given the party's occasional support for peace initiatives and the complex nature of its foreign policy stance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 626 voters that identify as Conservative.

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