Following US President Joe Biden’s statement of support for Israel on Wednesday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated on Thursday that the UK firmly supports Israel’s right to self-defense in accordance with international law and to pursue Hamas to reclaim hostages, stop further incursions, and bolster Israel’s security over the long term. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Rishi Sunak for his “clear, unwavering support” ever since the start of the conflict at the joint news conference.
Netanyahu said that Hamas was the new ISIS and that the world was now fighting against the “Nazis,” not just Israel. “Hamas are the new Nazis, they are the new ISIS, and we must work together to combat them, just as the entire world, the civilized world, worked together to combat the Nazis. This is not just our war; it is the struggle of all civilized nations, according to Netanyahu.
Israel-Hamas conflict: UK A day after Biden, PM Sunak travels to Israel | 10 points
- Following the October 7th commencement of a Hamas onslaught against Israel, the UK increased its support for Israel.
- Rishi Sunak’s visit comes soon after an incident that left hundreds dead at a hospital in Gaza. When a missile struck the hospital, it crowded with patients. Hamas claimed that Israel was to fault for the attack, but Israel refuted this and asserted that it would never target a hospital.
- On a visit to Israel on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden backed up Israel’s denial that it was behind the strike on the Gaza hospital.
- According to Netanyahu, Israel will require the UK’s ongoing backing during the campaign against Hamas.
- Netanyahu was greeted with the words, “We want you to win,” by Rishi Sunak.
- Sunak remarked, “I am proud to stand here with you as your friend in Israel’s darkest hour.” According to Sunak, the UK vehemently supports Israel’s right to defend itself in accordance with international law and pursue Hamas to recover captives.
- According to Netanyahu, the current conflict affects not only Israel but the entire globe since ISIS and Hamas are the new Nazis.
- Regarding the October 7 Hamas strike, Netanyahu told Sunak, “We were on the verge of expanding that peace, and destroying that move was one of the reasons why this action was taken.”
- “Hamas’ actions have made Palestinians victims. It’s crucial that we keep granting access to assistance organizations, according to Sunak.
- On Thursday night, Rishi Sunak will take a flight to Saudi Arabia where he will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
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