Rishi Sunak Demands Action After Tragic Deaths
Rishi Sunak expressed his condolences for the three British nationals who lost their lives in Gaza, calling it an "awful tragedy" and demanding a thorough investigation into the incident.
Call for Increase in Aid and Transparent Investigation
The UK's PM urged Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to facilitate more aid into Gaza and work closely with aid agencies to prevent such tragedies from reoccurring.
Pressure on Government to Suspend Arms Sales to Israel
As calls grow to suspend arms sales to Israel, Rishi Sunak emphasized the importance of following careful export licensing regulations and ensuring that humanitarian laws are adhered to.
Israel's Apology for Deadly Air Strike
Israel's highest-ranking officer, Herzi Halevi, apologized for the "grave mistake" that resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, including the British nationals, during a bombing in Gaza.