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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest and Archie Mitchell

Deputy PM Oliver Dowden says Israel fighting ‘a just war’ and rejects ceasefire calls

PA

Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden has said Israel is fighting “a just war” in Gaza as he rejected calls for a ceasefire in the conflict.

The cabinet minister said the country was justified in trying to “eliminate” the terror group Hamas after it launched a devastating attack which killed 1,400 Israelis.

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