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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
UK calls for restoration of Gaza ceasefire ‘in full’; Russia condemns IDF strikes
The British government calls on Israel and Hamas to implement their ceasefire agreement for Gaza “in full,” urging all parties to “return urgently to dialogue” to end fighting.
“We want to see this ceasefire agreement reestablished as soon as possible,” says Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesman, adding that reported civilian casualties from Israeli strikes overnight are “appalling.”
Meanwhile, Russia condemns Israel’s renewed strikes on the Strip.
“Moscow deeply regrets Israel’s resumption of its military operation in the Gaza Strip,” the Russian foreign ministry says. “Russia strongly condemns any action that leads to the death of civilians and destruction of social infrastructure.”
