Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Downing Street this afternoon.
In the meeting, the leaders agreed that the 48 remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas for nearly two years must be released. The Prime Minister also shared his condolences for the horrifying terror attack in Jerusalem on Monday, making clear that the UK stands against the abhorrent terrorism Israel has endured since October 7th.
The PM set out the government’s grave concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and called for Israel to allow aid to flow into the territory to alleviate civilian suffering. He also urged the Israeli government to halt the military offensive in Gaza City.
The Prime Minister finished by saying that the UK and Israel are longstanding allies, and he will continue his work to secure an enduring peace and a better future for the Israeli and Palestinian people alike. Both leaders were clear that Hamas will play absolutely no role in this future.
