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PM condemned after telling Netanyahu that ‘we want you to win’ as international human rights organisations call for end to the bombardment of Gaza
Palestinians rescue a child from under the rubble after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, October 18, 2023

RISHI SUNAK was condemned today for telling his Israeli counterpart that “we want you to win” just days after a hospital was bombed in Gaza.

The Prime Minister met Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv today to show “solidarity” with Israel following the Hamas attack and amid its offence against civilians in Gaza.

He thanked Mr Netanyahu for the country’s support in attempting to free British nationals who are reportedly being held hostage by Hamas.

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