Starmer Engages with Netanyahu and King Abdullah Amid Middle East Tensions
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jordan's King Abdullah following Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel. The attack was in response to Israel's operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Reuters witnessed missile interceptions in Jordanian airspace.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has engaged in talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jordan's King Abdullah, Sky News reported on Tuesday.
This diplomatic contact follows Iran's launch of ballistic missiles at Israel, a retaliatory action for Israel's military campaign against Tehran-affiliated Hezbollah forces in Lebanon.
Meanwhile, Reuters journalists observed missile interceptions taking place over Jordanian airspace. Starmer's office has not yet provided a comment in response to Reuters' inquiries.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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