In a significant development in the ongoing Gaza conflict, newly appointed British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called for an immediate ceasefire during his visit to the region on Sunday. This move marks a heightened involvement of the UK in Middle East peace efforts and adds to the growing international pressure for an end to hostilities.
« The death and destruction in Gaza are intolerable. This war must end immediately, with an immediate ceasefire, » Lammy stated, as quoted in a Foreign Office press release. His strong words reflect an increasingly urgent tone from Western diplomats as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens.
Lammy’s itinerary includes meetings with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli officials, underscoring the UK’s commitment to engaging with all parties involved. The Foreign Secretary is expected to advocate for a « credible and irreversible path towards a two-state solution, » indicating Britain’s long-term vision for peace in the region.
This diplomatic push comes on the heels of Lammy’s recent election to his position, with his Labour Party declaring that « long-term peace and security in the Middle East would be an immediate priority. » The emphasis on this issue so early in Lammy’s tenure highlights the critical nature of the Gaza situation in global diplomacy.
The UK’s renewed engagement in Middle East peace efforts joins a chorus of international voices calling for an end to the conflict.
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