It would be ‘insane’ to consider putting UK soldiers in Gaza, say Tory MPs

Deploying British troops on the ground to assist Gaza aid efforts would be “completely insane” and should be ruled out, senior Conservative MPs have warned.

Defence minister Leo Docherty declined to comment on reports that the UK Government is considering deploying troops to land humanitarian supplies from a temporary pier currently being built by the United States military.

This could involve driving trucks carrying aid from landing vessels via a causeway to the shore, where it would be deposited and picked up by aid agencies.

But Mr Docherty faced strong warnings from his