UK PM Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza Conflict

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Israel's President Isaac Herzog for immediate steps toward a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Hamas militants in Gaza. Starmer emphasized humanitarian aid access and hostage release while reiterating support for Israel's right to self-defence in line with international law.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for immediate steps toward a ceasefire in Israel's conflict with Hamas militants during a meeting with Israel's President Isaac Herzog in Paris. The meeting, held on the fringes of the Olympics, saw Starmer emphasize the urgent need for humanitarian aid to reach those in desperate need and for hostages to be released.

Starmer's office issued a statement highlighting the Prime Minister's stance. "The Prime Minister said there must be immediate steps towards a ceasefire, so that hostages can be released and more humanitarian aid can get in for those in desperate need," the statement read.

Starmer also reiterated his ongoing support for Israel's right to self-defence in accordance with international law, underlining the UK's position on the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)