Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50am on 16 Dec 2023,Saturday International
In a diplomatic standoff, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak maintains support for the two-state solution, countering Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely's firm denial. Sunak states, "Our longstanding position remains that a two-state solution is the right outcome." Expressing concern over the conflict, he emphasizes the loss of innocent lives and urges a swift resolution. Sunak, while acknowledging Israel's right to self-defense, reveals, "I told Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel must protect civilians." Hotovely's dismissal of a two-state solution raises tensions, highlighting the complex dynamics in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. The international community closely watches diplomatic developments.
