Rishi Sunak told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu it was “time for cooler heads to prevail” following Iran’s weekend attacks.
According to the transcript of the call between the two released by Downing Street, Sunak also told Netanyahu that “a significant escalation of tensions is not in anyone’s interest and will only deepen the conflict.” insecurity in the middle east“.
He went on to call on Mr Netanyahu and Israel to allow more aid into Gaza.
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A Downing Street spokesman said: “The Prime Minister spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this afternoon.
“He reaffirmed the UK’s unwavering support for Israel’s security and wider regional stability. Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked the UK for its swift and strong support in the face of Iran’s reckless and dangerous attack on Saturday.
“The Prime Minister said Iran has seriously miscalculated and is increasingly isolated on the global stage, and the G7 is coordinating a diplomatic response. He stressed that a significant escalation is in no one’s interest and will only deepen insecurity in the Middle East. This is a time for calm The mind prevails.
“In Gaza, the Prime Minister said he remained seriously concerned about the deepening humanitarian crisis. The UK wants to see dramatic changes to the channels for aid delivering vital supplies to Gaza floods, including the opening of new aid routes from Israel as soon as possible.
“The Prime Minister said it was deeply disappointing that Hamas blocked a deal over the weekend that would have saved Palestinian lives and ensured the safe release of hostages.”
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