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Rishi Sunak to visit Israel as world leaders seek de-escalation

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is to visit Israel as world leaders step up efforts to prevent the conflict with Hamas spilling into the wider region.

18 October 2023 · 23:19 UTC

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's visit to Israel, where he is meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit is part of global efforts to prevent the conflict with Hamas from spreading further in the region.

During the visit, Mr. Sunak is offering condolences for civilians killed in Hamas attacks and advocating for humanitarian aid to be delivered to Gaza.

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is also engaging with leaders in Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar to seek support for a peaceful resolution and humanitarian access to Gaza, along with the release of British hostages held by Hamas.

This diplomatic effort comes amid concerns about the situation in Gaza and the potential for an Israeli ground offensive.