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Rishi Sunak calls for stability after backing Israel against Hamas

Rishi Sunak has urged Saudi Arabia to help support stability in the Middle East, after backing Israel in its war with Hamas on a visit to the country.

19 October 2023 · 23:04 UTC

Rishi Sunak, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging Saudi Arabia to support stability in the Middle East after expressing support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas.

During his visit to Israel, Sunak promised to work with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to prevent further escalation and deliver aid to Gaza. Sunak also affirmed his support for Israel's efforts against Hamas, describing the group as "pure evil."

The diplomatic efforts come as Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion of Gaza following a deadly Hamas attack. Sunak's visit followed that of US President Biden, as world leaders aim to prevent the conflict from spreading further in the region.