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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Rishi Sunak backs pauses in fighting in Gaza but rejects ceasefire calls

AP

Rishi Sunak has called for temporary pauses in the conflict between Israel and Hamas to allow British nationals and hostages to be freed and for humanitarian aid to be provided in the Gaza Strip.

But the Prime Minister continued on Wednesday to reject calls for a longer ceasefire, with Downing Street arguing the move would “only serve to benefit Hamas”.

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