Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:40pm on 21 Oct 2023,Saturday International
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly addressed Israel's duty to respect international law and called for "professionalism and restraint" during operations in Gaza. He emphasized that the UK supports Israel's right to self-defense and efforts to secure the release of those kidnapped on Oct. 7. Cleverly also stressed the importance of working to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza and conducting actions in accordance with international law. He called for discipline, professionalism, and restraint from the Israeli military in difficult circumstances. The foreign secretary reaffirmed his belief in diplomacy and a two-state solution to prevent regional instability and promote peaceful coexistence, while ensuring that Hamas does not prevail.
