Rishi Sunak arrives in Israel for talks with Benjamin Netanyahu PM left London on Wednesday evening and plans to visit other countries in the region for further discussions The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
Rishi Sunak to fly into Israel for two-day trip in wake of Hamas attack and escalating violence In parallel to Mr Sunak's travel, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit Egypt, Turkey and Qatar in the coming days to underscore the UK's message Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023
PM to visit Israel as concerns grow over Middle East conflict The visit will be part of a two-day trip to the wider region. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Foreign Secretary raises doubts about feasibility of Israel-Hamas ceasefire James Cleverly said ‘the behaviour of Hamas’ has not given him confidence the group would respect a ceasefire. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Medics speak out while surrounded by dead children killed in Gaza hospital blast More than 500 people were killed in the hospital strike, the Gaza Health Ministry estimates Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023
Rishi Sunak urges MPs not to rush to judgment over Gaza hospital blast Sunak says British intelligence is working at pace to ‘get to the bottom’ of explosion at al-Ahli Arab hospital The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
Cleverly pleads for ‘cool heads’ in aftermath of Gaza hospital blast The Israeli military has denied responsibility for the explosion, claiming it was the result of a misfired Palestinian Islamic Jihad rocket. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
UK and allies work to ‘find out what happened’ in Gaza hospital blast The Israeli military has denied responsibility for the explosion, claiming it was the result of a misfired Islamic Jihad rocket. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Israel Gaza latest: Humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza after Netanyahu meets with Biden Israel will allow aid to enter Gaza through Egypt, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023
UK will investigate Gaza hospital blast, Cleverly says James Cleverly said ‘innocent civilians in Gaza’ must be protected after footage showed the building in flames The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
UK will work to ‘find out what happened’ after Gaza hospital blast – Cleverly Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the ‘innocent civilians in Gaza’ must be protected after footage showed the building in flames. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
James Cleverly makes threat to pull Foreign Office support for SNP ministers THE Foreign Secretary has threatened to withdraw assistance from the Foreign Office when SNP ministers travel abroad. The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023
Cleverly travels to Albania amid UK efforts to tackle illegal migration The annual Berlin Process Summit in the Albanian capital of Tirana will bring together Western Balkan and European leaders. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Hamas holding up to 10 Britons hostage in Gaza, says foreign secretary James Cleverly says updated figure of those captured in attack on Israel is ‘not an unreasonable estimate’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 Hamas and Israel at war: what we know on day nine Netanyahu promises to ‘dismantle’ Hamas; IDF confirms 126 Israeli hostages are being held in Gaza; death toll in Gaza stands at over 2,300 as humanitarian aid remains blocked at Rafah crossing
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Hamas wants to spark war across Middle East, James Cleverly warns Israel Foreign secretary says UK expects Israel to act with restraint
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 UK foreign secretary urges Israel to show ‘restraint’ in Gaza offensive IDF should avoid mass casualties in any ground attack, says James Cleverly, in change of tone by British government
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Cleverly: UK and Israel committed to international law, as Gaza offensive looms The Foreign Secretary urged Israel to show restraint as concerns mount about the fate of civilians in Gaza.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Cleverly praises Israeli ‘professionalism’ after seeking cover during visit Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said that he had appreciated the risks of travelling to Israel, after he was forced to run for cover.
Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2023 Foreign Secretary refuses to specify if ‘up to 10 UK hostages may have been taken by Hamas’ It is estimated that between 150 to 200 people were taken hostage by Hamas militants
The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023 Tearful Humza Yousaf says Foreign Office 'ignored' pleas for family in Gaza HUMZA Yousaf broke down in tears as he revealed how he felt “powerless and helpless” over his mother-in-law who is trapped in Gaza.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023 Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf tells of war’s impact on in-laws in Gaza Yousaf renews calls for UK government to urge ceasefire as he describes his family’s fears for trapped relatives
Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023 James Cleverly forced to run for cover when Israel air raid sirens sound The Foreign Secretary was ushered into a bunker amid fears of a Hamas rocket attack
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023 Airlines suspend all flights between UK and Israel BA, Virgin, easyJet and Wizz Air make decision for safety reasons as MPs and families call on UK to evacuate nationals from Gaza
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 King condemns ‘barbaric acts of terrorism’ as Cleverly makes visit to Israel A Buckingham Palace spokesman said Charles is ‘extremely concerned’ about the escalating situation in Israel and Gaza.