British Foreign Secretary David Lammy Calls for Immediate Gaza Cease-Fire

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged an immediate cease-fire in Gaza during his visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories. He emphasized the need for a two-state solution and increased humanitarian aid, meeting with key Israeli and Palestinian leaders to discuss diplomatic efforts.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza during a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Sunday. This marks his second international trip since Labour's decisive election victory earlier this month.

During his stay, Lammy met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, emphasizing Britain's commitment to securing a cease-fire and paving the way for a two-state solution. He called the ongoing conflict in Gaza 'intolerable' and stressed the urgent need for increased humanitarian aid.

Lammy's agenda also included meetings with families of hostages in Gaza with ties to the UK, calling for their release and a halt to Israeli settlement expansions. This stance reflects Labour's stronger language on the Gaza conflict, a shift from previous calls for a 'humanitarian pause.'