British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says he has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that there should be an “immediate humanitarian pause” in the fighting in Gaza that can lead to a permanent cease-fire.
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- Immediate Humanitarian Pause: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for an “immediate humanitarian pause” in Gaza, aiming for a permanent ceasefire.
- Cameron’s Visit to Qatar: Cameron plans to visit Qatar to advocate for increased aid to Gaza, with a 19-ton consignment of tents from the UK scheduled to be flown from Qatar to Egypt, then transported to Gaza.
- UK’s Stance on Israel: While a strong ally of Israel, the UK is increasingly critical of Israel’s actions in the conflict with Hamas.
- Cameron on Gaza’s Suffering: Cameron described the suffering in Gaza as unimaginable, stressing the need for quicker, more effective aid and for Israel to restore essential services like water, fuel, and electricity.
- Enhanced Aid Access: Cameron discussed with Netanyahu the necessity of more aid trucks entering Gaza, opening more crossings, and a sustainable ceasefire without returning to hostilities.
- Meeting with Netanyahu and Abbas: During his Middle East tour, Cameron met with both Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, focusing on UK-Qatar collaboration for aid delivery to Gaza.
- Advocacy for Ashdod Port Use: Cameron suggested using the port of Ashdod for delivering aid to Gaza.
The Associated Press has the story:
British FM appeals to Netanyahu for an immediate Cease-fire during his Mideast trip
Newslooks- LONDON — (AP)
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says he has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that there should be an “immediate humanitarian pause” in the fighting in Gaza that can lead to a permanent cease-fire.
Cameron is due to visit Qatar later Thursday to push for more aid to get into Gaza. A consignment of 17 tonnes (19 tons) of tents from the United Kingdom was due Thursday to be flown from Qatar to Egypt on its way to the territory.
The U.K. is a strong ally of Israel but is increasingly critical of its conduct of the war against Hamas.
Cameron said that “the scale of suffering in Gaza is unimaginable. More must be done, faster, to help people trapped in this desperate situation.” He called for Israel to fully restore water, fuel and electricity supplies to Gaza. “We need an immediate humanitarian pause to get aid in and hostages out, followed by a sustainable cease-fire, without a return to hostilities.”
Cameron expressed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the urgent need for increased aid access into Gaza, emphasizing the necessity of an immediate humanitarian pause to assist those in dire need.
During his Middle East visit, Cameron met with both Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday. He revealed that the UK and Qatar are collaborating to enhance aid delivery to Gaza, with the first joint shipment of tents being airlifted to Egypt on Thursday, followed by transport to Gaza via road.
Cameron highlighted the need for more trucks to enter Gaza, more crossing openings, and an immediate humanitarian pause for aid delivery and evacuation of hostages, leading to a lasting ceasefire. Furthermore, Cameron advocated for using the port of Ashdod as a key point for aid entry into Gaza, as stated by his office.
