Rishi Sunak has backed Israel’s "right to self-defence in line with international law" after meeting the country’s leaders in Jerusalem.
The British PM said the United Kingdom stands with Israel after the "unspeakable, horrific act of terrorism" carried out by Hamas, a proscribed terror group which has taken around 200 hostages.
After meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, Mr Sunak travelled to Saudi Arabia where he spoke with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Mr Sunak told Israeli President Herzog he has "not just a right" but a "duty" to "restore security to your country" after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack in southern Israel nearly two weeks ago.
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