October 22nd 2023.
Rishi Sunak has warned that 'there can be no justification' for the horrific actions of Hamas as tens of thousands of people protested against the Israeli siege of the Gaza Strip in central London. During his whirlwind tour of the Middle East, the Prime Minister held crisis talks with leaders from Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. He emphasised that the ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas threatens to trigger a 'contagion of conflict' across the region.
Sunak's visit coincided with President Biden's announcement that his Egyptian counterpart, Sisi, had agreed to open the Rafah crossing to allow aid trucks into Gaza. The Prime Minister praised this diplomatic success and said the UK was doing its part to ensure the Palestinians received food, water, and medicine.
The Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, also travelled to Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar to assist Brits stuck in Gaza. However, he noted that it wasn't yet safe enough to call them forward and leave. Cleverly said officials were working hard with the Egyptian government, Qatar, and Israel to ensure there was enough stability for British nationals to safely leave Gaza.
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