PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 16 April 2024
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 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this afternoon.
He reiterated the UK鈥檚 steadfast support for Israel鈥檚 security and for wider regional stability. Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked the UK for its rapid and robust support in the face of Iran鈥檚 reckless and dangerous attack on Saturday.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister said Iran had badly miscalculated and was increasingly isolated on the global stage, with the G7 coordinating a diplomatic response. He stressed that significant escalation was in no one鈥檚 interest and would only deepen insecurity in聽the Middle East. This was a moment for calm heads to prevail.聽
On Gaza, the Prime Minister said he remained gravely concerned about the deepening humanitarian crisis. 皇冠体育app UK wanted to see a massive step change in aid access to flood Gaza with vital supplies, including Israel opening up new aid routes as quickly as possible.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister said it was deeply disappointing that Hamas blocked a deal at the weekend that would have saved Palestinian lives and secured the safe release of hostages.