UK Prime Minister reiterates support for Israel in anniversary statement

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reiterated Britain’s support for Israel as pressure mounts on the UK to end arms sales to Israel after Israeli forces killed three British aid workers. 

In a statement to mark six months since Israel launched its bombardment of Gaza, Sunak called for the return of the hostages taken by Hamas. 

“We continue to stand by Israel’s right to defeat the threat from Hamas terrorists and defend their security,” said Sunak. 

“But the whole of the UK is shocked by the bloodshed and appalled by the killing of British heroes that were bringing food to those in need.”