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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Ministers press for opening of Rafah crossing to allow Britons to flee Gaza

PA Wire

Ministers have been pressing for Egypt to open the Rafah crossing to allow Britons to flee Gaza and to reduce the “almost inevitable” impact on civilians of the conflict with Israel.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday that an imminent Israeli military operation must focus on Hamas as he raised concerns about a “regional escalation”.

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