British Prime Minister Sunak meets with Netanyahu and Abbas

According to a statement made by a spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Number 10, Sunak stressed the importance of rapidly increasing the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza during his meeting with Netanyahu.

Sunak welcomed Israel’s commitment to facilitate many more shipments and said his country would support all efforts to ensure vital aid reaches those who need it, including temporary humanitarian pauses.

Sunak reiterated the UK’s strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself and stressed the importance of taking all possible measures to minimize civilian casualties.

Additionally, Sunak stated that the UK is focused on ensuring the safe return of the hostages and “urgently” ensuring that British citizens and others can leave Gaza through the Rafah Gate or other routes.

Prime Minister Sunak drew attention to the importance of all parties avoiding actions that escalate tensions and keeping hope alive for a safer and more prosperous future for both Israelis and Palestinians.

MAHMUD ABBAS GIVES INFORMATION

Sunak discussed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in his telephone conversation with Palestinian President Abbas. Prime Minister Sunak once again expressed his deepest condolences to Abbas for the tragic loss of civilian life.

Abbas also briefed Sunak on the security situation in the West Bank.

British Prime Minister Sunak also emphasized the importance of advancing the peace process so that Palestinian civilians in both Gaza and the West Bank can live in security and prosperity.

Sunak also stated that the UK will continue to support diplomatic efforts to protect Palestinian civilians, prevent tensions from escalating and find a peaceful and lasting solution to the crisis.

LATEST SITUATION IN GAZA

While Hamas’s armed wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, launched a comprehensive attack on the morning of October 7, in response to Israel’s continued violations “against the Palestinians and their sacred values, especially the Masjid al-Aqsa”. The Israeli army also concentrated on the Gaza Strip and launched aerial bombardments.

Israeli officials announced that more than 1,400 Israelis, including 315 soldiers, were killed and 5,132 people were wounded in the attacks carried out from Gaza.

Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari said there are 240 Israeli prisoners held by the al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza.

The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza reported that 8,525 Palestinians, including 3,542 children and 2,187 women, were killed and 21,643 people were wounded in Israeli attacks.

In attacks by Israeli forces and Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, 124 Palestinians were killed and approximately 2,000 Palestinians were injured.

35 journalists lost their lives in Gaza and 1 journalist in Lebanon during the Israeli bombardment.

Due to Israel’s intense attacks on the blockaded Gaza Strip, Internet communication, landline and mobile telephone services in the region have stopped.

The Israeli military began expanding limited ground operations on October 26 and further increased the dose of airstrikes.

The Shifa hospital, the largest health center in Gaza with thousands of wounded and civilians, was also attacked by the Israeli army.

In clashes between the Israeli army and Hezbollah since October 8, 48 Hezbollah members and 4 Israeli soldiers have been killed so far.