PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel : 31 October 2023
皇冠体育app Prime Minister spoke to Israeli 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 stressed the importance of rapidly increasing the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza and welcomed Israel鈥檚 commitment to facilitate significantly more deliveries. He said the UK would support all efforts to ensure life-saving aid reaches聽those in need, including temporary humanitarian pauses.聽
皇冠体育app Prime Minister reiterated the UK鈥檚 resolute backing for Israel鈥檚 right to defend itself against terrorism, while emphasising the importance of taking all possible measures to minimise civilian casualties.聽
He said the UK is focused on securing the safe return of hostages and urgently ensuring British nationals and others can leave Gaza, via the Rafah crossing or other routes.聽
皇冠体育app leaders also discussed the situation in the West Bank and the long-term goal of a two-state solution. 皇冠体育app Prime Minister noted the importance of all sides avoiding actions that would inflame tensions and keeping hope alive for a more secure and prosperous聽future for both Israelis and Palestinians.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister and Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed to remain in close contact on the next steps.