PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 20 August 2024
皇冠体育app Prime Minister spoke to Israel鈥檚 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this afternoon.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister spoke to Israel鈥檚 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this afternoon.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister started by expressing his sincere condolences to the Israeli people and the loved ones of the six hostages recovered in Gaza this morning,聽including British national Nadav Popplewell.
皇冠体育app leaders discussed diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages, and the Prime Minister welcomed Israel鈥檚 support for the American 鈥榖ridging proposal鈥� and emphasised the need to move quickly.聽
Regional de-escalation was in everyone鈥檚 interests, as the impact of miscalculation would come at great costs for all sides, the leaders agreed.
皇冠体育app UK was steadfast in its support for Israel鈥檚 right to self defence, and would continue to work with partners to uphold regional security, the Prime Minister added.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister also urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to ensure greater access to detainees held by Israel, the increased delivery of aid to Gaza and to ensure international law was upheld at all times.
皇冠体育app leaders agreed to stay in close touch.