UK PM lands in Israel
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Israel on a two-day diplomatic journey to the area to attempt to cease the bloodshed.
“Above all, I’m right here to precise my solidarity with the Israeli folks. You’ve gotten suffered an unspeakable, horrific act of terrorism and I need you to know that the UK and I stand with you,” he instructed reporters, after touchdown in Tel Aviv round an hour in the past.
Forward of his go to, Sunak’s workplace mentioned he’ll meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog on Thursday.
The prime minister may also press for a route to permit humanitarian support into Gaza “as quickly as potential,” they detailed.
Sunak mentioned in a press release that Tuesday’s explosion on the al-Ahli hospital in Gaza “ought to be a watershed second for leaders within the area and internationally to return collectively to keep away from additional harmful escalation of battle.”
After Israel, he’ll additionally go to “various different regional capitals,” Downing Road mentioned, with out offering particulars.
The British chief’s journey follows a go to to Israel on Wednesday by US President Joe Biden.
UK International Secretary James Cleverly can be on a regional go to starting with talks in Egypt on Thursday. He may also go to Qatar and Turkey.
