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David Cameron pushes his plan for Gaza ceasefire as he meets Middle East leaders

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Foreign secretary David Cameron has held talks with leaders in Jordan as pushes the UK argument for a “sustainable ceasefire” in the Israel-Hamas war during a trip across the Middle East.

Making his second trip to the region since joining Rishi Sunak’s government, the former PM is seeking progress on efforts to secure the release of hostages by Hamas and step up aid into Gaza.

Lord Cameron, also heading to Egypt.

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