From the Liveblog of
Sunday, August 25, 2024
UK calls for all parties to avoid further escalation in the Middle East
The UK calls for restraint in the Middle East, after the largest exchange of fire between Israel and Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group since the start of the war in Gaza.
“Further escalation in the Middle East must be avoided at all costs,” British Foreign Secretary David Lammy posted on X, following a call with Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer. “I reiterated the UK’s support for Israel’s security, the importance of restraint, the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages.”
Further escalation in the Middle East must be avoided at all costs. In my call with Israeli Minister @AmbDermer I reiterated the UK’s support for Israel’s security, the importance of restraint, the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages.
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) August 25, 2024
