British Prime Minister Expresses Shock Over Gaza Hostage Killings

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the killing of six hostages in Gaza, describing them as horrific and senseless. Israel's military found their bodies in a tunnel, apparently killed shortly before their arrival. Starmer urged Hamas to release all hostages and called for an immediate ceasefire.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 01-09-2024 18:16 IST | Created: 01-09-2024 18:16 IST
British Prime Minister Expresses Shock Over Gaza Hostage Killings
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed shock on Sunday over the 'horrific and senseless' killing of six hostages in Gaza.

Israeli military forces reported the recovery of the six hostages' bodies from a tunnel in southern Gaza, stating they were killed shortly before Israeli troops arrived.

'I am completely shocked at the horrific and senseless killing of six hostages in Gaza by Hamas,' Starmer said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. He called for Hamas to release all hostages and urged for an immediate ceasefire to end the suffering.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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