UK among over 20 countries calling for end to war on Gaza

The UK and over 20 countries, including several EU countries and Japan, have issued a statement calling for an end to Israel's war on Gaza.

"We urge the parties and the international community to unite in a common effort to bring this terrible conflict to an end, through an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire," the statement read.

It added that the states were "prepared to take further action to support an immediate ceasefire".