Rishi Sunak is about to reiterate the UK’s whole condemnation of Hamas’s assault on Israel throughout an handle to MPs later.
Before making a press release within the Commons, the prime minister is anticipated to make a go to this morning to display the federal government’s continued assist for the Jewish group and zero-tolerance for antisemitic abuse.
It follows a weekend that noticed rising worldwide efforts to cease the continued battle between Israel and Hamas from escalating additional.
Palestinians in Gaza stay braced for an imminent Israeli floor invasion, every week after Hamas militants launched a lethal assault on the nation.
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Mr Sunak’s assertion in parliament is anticipated to set out how the UK is supporting Israel and aiding British nationals caught within the combating, as MPs return to Westminster following a prolonged celebration convention break.
It will even element ministers’ response to the humanitarian state of affairs inside Gaza.
It comes after Downing Street welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan on Sunday night, because the ruler launched into a tour of Europe to rally worldwide assist to cease the warfare.
Number 10 mentioned Mr Sunak would maintain talks with different leaders and worldwide companions within the days to return, because the battle confirmed little signal of coming to a swift conclusion.
The United Nations and world help companies have all expressed concern in regards to the deteriorating humanitarian state of affairs in Gaza, after Israel urged civilians within the north of the Gaza Strip to evacuate to the south.
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Up to 1.1 million folks on the sliver of land had been supplied protected passage south of the Wadi Gaza river by Israel’s Defence Forces till 4pm native time on Saturday (2pm BST), forward of what’s anticipated to be an all-out offensive by land, sea and air.
Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly indicated that about 10 British individuals are presently being held hostage by Hamas.
Speaking on Sky News’ Trevor Phillips On Sunday Morning programme, the cupboard minister additionally mentioned that 10 was “not an unreasonable estimate” and insisted the UK will keep assist for these trapped.
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