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UK foreign minister calls for de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East
14 June 2025 23:04 BST
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he expressed “concern for civilians in Israel” during a call with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar.
In a post on X, Lammy also said he “reiterated the UK’s call for a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.”
"Now is the time for restraint, calm and a return to diplomacy," he said.
I spoke to @Gideonsaar2 earlier. I expressed my concern for civilians in Israel and reiterated the UK's call for a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 14, 2025
Now is the time for restraint, calm and a return to diplomacy.