‘Terrorism will not prevail’: Rishi Sunak offers Israel UK support amid ‘horrific violence’

Rishi Sunak has supplied UK assist to Israel as he condemned the “horrific violence that Hamas unleashed over the weekend”.

It comes as a minimum of 800 individuals have reportedly been killed in Israel, in line with native media — and nearly 500 have been killed in Gaza, with hundreds wounded, since Israel started finishing up airstrikes in response to Hamas’ shock assault early Saturday morning.

Palestinian militants declare to be holding over 130 captives.

Talking on the Future Resilience Discussion board, a safety convention, the prime minister mentioned: “Final evening we flew the Israeli flag over Quantity 10 to indicate our solidarity with the individuals of Israel and our utter condemnation of the horrific violence that Hamas unleashed over the weekend.

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“On Saturday morning terrorists crossed into Israel intent on homicide and kidnap. Entire households have been killed. Girls, youngsters and the aged have been taken hostage.

“Harmless youngsters at a pageant of peace have been gunned down in chilly blood and the sickening proof posted on-line.

“It’s inhuman and it’ll not stand. Terrorism won’t prevail. Israel has absolutely the proper to defend itself and to discourage additional incursions.

“We’re working with the Israeli authorities to assist them and we’re doing all the things doable to assist British residents who have been caught up within the assaults and the households of those that perished.

“I additionally need to say a phrase to Jewish communities right here at residence: I’m with you. And we’re taking the required steps to make sure that you’re feeling protected.”

Previously few days, Rishi Sunak has spoken to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as a part of a dialog through which Sunak supplied his “unequivocal” assist.

Following the 2 leaders’ telephone name, a No10 spokesman mentioned: “The prime minister spoke to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu this afternoon, following lethal assaults by Hamas towards Israel”

“He reaffirmed that the UK will stand with Israel unequivocally towards these acts of terror. The prime minister supplied prime minister Netanyahu any assist Israel wants.

“The prime minister outlined the diplomatic work the UK is doing to make sure the world speaks with one voice in opposition to those appalling assaults. Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked the prime minister for the UK’s assist.

“The prime minister additionally pressured his dedication to making sure the Jewish group within the UK feels protected and safe right now. The leaders agreed to remain in shut contact because the scenario develops”.

Visiting the Israeli Embassy in London yesterday, international secretary James Cleverly declared the UK’s assist for the nation.

Posting on X after the assembly, he mentioned: “We won’t keep silent as harmless Israelis are murdered by Hamas.

“Terrorism won’t prevail. Earlier right this moment I visited the Israeli Embassy in London to precise this authorities’s assist for Israel.”

Labour has additionally unequivocally condemned Hamas’s assaults, with Keir Starmer saying there could be “no justification” for the operation.

“Labour stands firmly in assist of Israel’s proper to defend itself, rescue hostages and shield its residents,” he mentioned in a press release.

“The indiscriminate assaults from Hamas are unjustifiable and have set again the reason for peace.”

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