Liberal Democrat MP David Ward is in hot water for sending out controversial tweets about the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The MP tweeted: “The big question is – if I lived in #Gaza would I fire a rocket? – probably yes.”
The big question is – if I lived in #Gaza would I fire a rocket? – probably yes
— David Ward (@DavidWardMP) July 22, 2014
Ich bin ein #palestinian– the West must make up its mind – which side is it on?
— David Ward (@DavidWardMP) July 22, 2014
The MP for Bradford East is facing disciplinary action for his tweets.
A Liberal Democrat spokesman said: “Nick Clegg has been at the forefront of calling for peace in Israel and Gaza. We utterly condemn David Ward’s comments, they are not representative of the Liberal Democrats.
“The party takes this matter very seriously and will treat it as a disciplinary issue.”
Last year, Ward was suspended from the party for controversial comments on Israel.
At the time he tweeted: “Am I wrong or are am I right? At long last the Zionists are losing the battle – how long can the apartheid State of Israel last?”
Twitter was abuzz condemning Ward’s “vile tweet”. Take a look at the reactions:
.@DavidWardMP > Appalling: No MP should tweet what’s essentially incitement to violence. Mr Ward must withdraw now. Completely irresponsible
— Grant Shapps MP (@grantshapps) July 22, 2014
“@DavidWardMP: The big question is – if I lived in #Gaza would I fire a rocket? – probably yes” Vile comment from desperate Lib Dem MP.
— Labour Press Team (@labourpress) July 22, 2014
@DavidWardMP Are there any other acts of terrorism you’d like to advocate, David?
— Mr Wilson (@chislehurst) July 22, 2014
@DavidWardMP you would fire a rocket indiscriminately into Israel? Where it may kill completely innocent children? That’s your solution?
— Owen Bennett (@owenjbennett) July 22, 2014
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