UK foreign secretary says ‘shocking’ strike in Gaza shows need for truce
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has expressed concern over the missile strike in Gaza’s al-Mawasi humanitarian zone as he held a joint news conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in London.
“We’re meeting at a critical moment – a critical moment for securing a ceasefire in Gaza, with the shocking deaths in Khan Younis this morning only reinforcing how desperately needed that ceasefire is,” he said.
How many more 'critical moments' before you stop backing Israel.
Blinken says ceasefire ‘best way’ to bring home captives
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says efforts are continuing to “prevent the crisis in the Middle East from escalating further”.
Blinken, speaking in London beside UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, said their two countries were prepared to act together “to help Israel defend itself in the future”, while “equally determined” to end the war in Gaza.
“The quickest way to do so remains bringing the ceasefire agreement over the finish line. It’s the best way to get the hostages home, the best way to get a massive infusion of assistance for people who so desperately need it in Gaza,” he said.
It has been proven to be the slowest and most deadliest way. You're only stalling, it's been the same ceasefire negotiation since December. Only more people will die as long as you keep pretending to press for a ceasefire. It's time for actions, stop sending more bombs.
Blinken says efforts ongoing to seal Gaza deal, blasts Israel for activist’s death
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking alongside British Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a visit to London, told the press that there are ongoing efforts to seal a deal for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Blinken said 90 percent of the items had been agreed upon but that the last 10 percent is often the most difficult, while Lammy said what was needed now were partners for peace.
The US Secretary of State was also asked whether he accepted Israel’s explanation that it had unintentionally shot American-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eyg. Blinken was quite strong on that, saying Israeli forces need to make changes in the way they operate.
There are serious issues to be dealt with, he said, and we expect them to take those issues seriously.
Take me seriously, but regardless of what you do, have more bombs and more cash to do what you want. The ICC needs to issue an arrest warrant for Blinken as well, next to Biden.
