Rishi Sunak calls for ‘pauses’ for aid but not a ceasefire in Gaza

Rishi Sunak has said the UK government recognises the need for ‘specific pauses’ in the war between Israel and Hamas to allow aid to enter Gaza, British nationals to leave and hostages to return to Israel, but the prime minister said this was ‘distinct from a ceasefire’.

Sunak was answering SNP deputy leader Mhairi Black’s request during prime minister’s question time for him to join in requests for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza as hospitals are predicted to run out of fuel
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