Get advice from David Lammy who is calling for a quick ceasefire across Israel

David Lammy has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his first visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories as Foreign Secretary.

“I am here to push for a ceasefire,” he said. “The loss of life and property in the last few months… is terrible. This has to stop.”

Mr. Lamy also recommended the release of all hostages held in Gaza and increased aid to the region.

The newly appointed minister held talks with Israel’s top minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority PM Mohammad Mustafa on Sunday.

He met with hostages still held in Gaza who have links to the United Kingdom.

At the next meeting Sharon Sharabi, whose two brothers, Eli and Yossi, were taken hostage on 7 October, said: “Mr Lammy has promised to do everything he can to bring the hostages home. The UK Government has called on all relevant people The parties have committed to engage in a process with.”

In February the Israeli military said that Yossi Sharabi had been murdered and that it was likely the result of an IDF Breeze crash. This is the concept of his frame remains in Gaza.

In his meeting with Mr Mustafa, Mr Lammy said the United Kingdom would emphasize entertainment and balance, A comment posted on Said through the British Consulate in Jerusalem.

The comments said they discussed the role of an effective Palestinian Authority and Mr Lamy reaffirmed support for Mr Mustafa’s government and its reform programme.

On Monday morning, Mr Lamy met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

“It is important that, when we are at war, that war is conducted in accordance with international humanitarian law,” Mr Lammy said before the gathering.

“Of course I will press Israeli leaders on this topic in the coming days.”

The Foreign Secretary also expressed disappointment at the lack of British aid vehicles arriving in Gaza “after months of demanding”, as well as the longstanding problem of deliveries being blocked or delayed due to complex inspections imposed by the Israeli military on behalf of aid agencies. Repeated the ongoing complaints.

He said the humanitarian situation in Gaza is “catastrophic” and the UK will provide an additional £5.5 million to the medical charity UK-Med to finance its work in the region.

After the meeting, Mr. Herzog said they discussed “the supreme mission of returning the hostages to their families.”

“The Foreign Secretary made clear that his country will continue to work with and demand the release of all hostages,” he said.

Mr. Herzog said he introduced Mr. Lammy to the family of Tamir Adar, who was killed on October 7 and whose body was taken to Gaza, and whose grandmother Yaffa was held hostage and was arrested in connection with previous deals. Was released as part.

He added: “The relationship between the British and Israeli people is as strong and strong as it is historic and impactful – especially now, in the face of the challenges we face.”

The Labor Party has recently faced backlash from some Muslim voters over its response to the conflict, which many consider insufficiently critical of Israel.

The new government now faces decisions on a number of key issues, including limiting or stopping arms sales to Israel over the loss of civilian lives.

Asked about the sale, Mr Lammy said he would “look at the valuation and legal considerations”.

“That process has begun and I hope to report back to Parliament as soon as possible,” he said.

He also said he would be making a statement in the coming days about the future of UK funding to UNRWA – the main UN agency providing aid in Gaza.

Britain was one of more than a dozen countries Funding given to the agency was suspended in January over allegations that several staff members were involved in the October 7 attack, and is one of the few who has not yet been reinstated.

The Labor Party has also pledged to recognize Palestinian statehood, although has not yet said when it will do so.

Israel launched its offensive in Gaza after a Hamas attack last October that killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostage.

Mr Netanyahu has said Israel will continue its war until all hostages are released and Hamas is destroyed.

At least 38,584 people have been killed in Gaza during Israel’s offensive, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. UN supported assessment got it last month The region was at “high risk” of famine, with approximately half a million people facing “catastrophic levels” of starvation.

The ministry also said no less 141 community members have been killed Israeli moves have been underway since Saturday. Israel said one of the measures, which hit the humanitarian sector, was focused on senior Hamas leader Mohammed Deif.

He heads the al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ military wing, and is certainly one of Israel’s most sought-after men. It is believed that he was some of the masterminds behind the 7 October attacks.