The Government's being told phrasing in its call for an end to violence in Gaza needs to pack a stronger punch.

All parties in the House have supported a motion urging those involved in the conflict to 'take urgent steps towards establishing a cease-fire.'

Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Tim Dower that the wording is telling.

He says the Government clearly didn't want to call for an immediate cease-fire, so 'steps towards' was the compromise.

He says as the UN has called for an immediate end to fighting, we should follow suit.

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The Government's being told phrasing in its call for an end to violence in Gaza needs to pack a stronger punch. 
All parties in the House have supported a motion urging those involved in the conflict to 'take urgent steps towards establishing a cease-fire.' 
Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Tim Dower that the wording is telling. 
He says the Government clearly didn't want to call for an immediate cease-fire, so 'steps towards' was the compromise. 
He says as the UN has called for an immediate end to fighting, we should follow suit. 
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