Politicians and charity leaders to boycott Sunak's UK Eid celebration over Gaza

Some Conservative politicians as well as business and charity leaders are planning to boycott the UK government's annual Eid event over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak continued vocal support for Israel, the BBC reported.

The event, set to take place in Downing Street on Monday, is hosted by Sunak. 

A government spokesperson said it understood humanitarian concerns regarding Israel's bombardment of Gaza.

Sources in Downing Street have privately expressed concern at the number of people who might boycott the reception, the BBC report said.