David Cameron urges Israeli minister to increase aid to Gaza and raises concerns over Rafah offensive
by Chris Stevenson
Mar 06, 2024
4 minutes
Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron said he had a “tough but necessary” conversation with Israeli minister Benny Gantz about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The former prime minister said ensuring the availability of aid in Gaza would be a factor when the UK assesses whether Israel is acting in line with international law.
Mr Gantz, a former general, is a domestic political rival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but was drafted in to the war cabinet formed in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attacks.
Following their meeting, Lord Cameron said: “Palestinians are facing a devastating and growing humanitarian crisis.
“In my meeting with Israeli minister
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