Press release
Israel-Gaza ceasefire: Foreign Secretary's statement
The Foreign Secretary has welcomed the ceasefire reached in Israel and Gaza today.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:
The UK welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza, an important step to ending the cycle of violence and loss of civilian life.
Hamas must end all attacks on Israel. It is also now important for Israel to facilitate rapid humanitarian access in and out of Gaza.
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Published 20 May 2021