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Rishi Sunak renews plea for Gaza aid during visit to Egypt

Rishi Sunak, visiting Egypt and meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.

20 October 2023 · 22:47 UTC

During these meetings, they discussed the situation in Gaza and expressed their condemnation of Hamas's attacks on Israel. They also called for the swift reopening of the Egypt-Gaza border to allow humanitarian aid to reach the people in Gaza who are in desperate need of food, water, and medicine. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of avoiding further escalation of conflict in the region and working to protect civilians.

This visit and discussions are part of broader international efforts to address the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict, particularly in Gaza.