U.K. Pledges Support For Israel, Says Military Aid Can Be Provided – One America News Network

October 9, 2023 Sophia Flores US 0

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OAN’s Jacob Miller
6:08 PM – Monday, October 9, 2023

The British government has promised to help Israel amid its war with Hamas.

On Monday, the United Kingdom’s Foreign Minister James Cleverly highlighted the bond between the U.K. and Israel. Many residents in Israel also have citizenship in Britain.

“Well, the nature of Israeli citizenship means that there are a significant number of dual British Israeli nationals, many of whom have made their permanent home in Israel, many of whom will be serving with the Israel Defense Forces,” the foreign minister said.

Reports say that more than 10 people are either dead or missing amid the latest escalation in the conflict.

Meanwhile, Cleverly said he has spoken to his Israeli counterparts and says that Israel is focused on squashing the threat from Hamas.

“We must be clear there is never justification for the brutal targeting of civilians.”

Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly visited the Israeli Embassy in London today to show UK support in the face of terrorist atrocities. 🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/ThY1ssWKOB

— Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) October 9, 2023

“We should recognize that Hamas are a terrorist organization,” Cleverly stated. “They are not acting on behalf of the entirety of the Palestinian people or indeed the other countries in the region. Israel has told us they are very focused on dealing with this specific terrorist threat from Hamas.”

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also pledged his support for Israel.

He asserted that he will send military support, if needed.

The scenes we have seen in Israel over the last 36 hours are truly horrifying.

I spoke to Prime Minister @netanyahu earlier today to assure him of the UK’s steadfast support as Israel defends itself against these attacks.

Terrorism will not prevail. pic.twitter.com/5EGoqiZM8b

— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) October 8, 2023