Starmer and Netanyahu Call for Regional De-Escalation Amid Rising Tensions

British PM Keir Starmer and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu agreed that regional de-escalation is beneficial for all parties involved, during a phone call on Tuesday. Starmer expressed condolences for the six hostages' bodies retrieved from Gaza, emphasizing the costs of any miscalculation.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Israel's premier Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the importance of regional de-escalation during a phone call on Tuesday, according to a statement from Starmer's office.

The leaders agreed that the impact of any miscalculation would be highly detrimental to all sides. During the call, Starmer also extended his condolences following Israel's announcement that it had retrieved the bodies of six hostages from the Gaza Strip.

The conversation underscored the critical need for careful diplomatic efforts in the volatile region.

(With inputs from agencies.)