United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has assured Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, that, “in Israel’s darkest hour, I stand with you”.
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| United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, sympathizes with families of Israelis taken hostage by Hamas. Photo: @RishiSunak |
The UK PM landed in Israel today, Thursday 19 October, 2023 to “show solidarity” with Israelis as they defend their country against Hamas.
The fighting between Hamas and Israel started in the early hours of Saturday 7 October, 2023 after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing hundreds of Israelis and taking several others hostage.
Sunak said: “Prime Minister @netanyahu, I stand with you in Israel’s darkest hour.
“I welcome your commitment to ensure routes into Gaza are opened for humanitarian aid.
“I support your work to secure the release of hostages, to strengthen your security and to end the threat from Hamas.”
