London Thanasis Gavos

The British assessment of the deadly blast at Gaza’s Al Ahli hospital, based on a multi-day analysis of available evidence by the national security intelligence services, is that it was “probably caused by a rocket or part of it fired from Gaza towards Israel,” it said. from the floor of the House of Commons Rishi Sunak.

In an emergency briefing on his trip to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt last week, the British Prime Minister said everyone should be cautious in their conclusions as initial reports of a strike by Israeli forces had a negative impact on the region.

Referring to the conclusions he drew from the visit to the area, Mr. Sunak said that three messages emerge.

First that “we must continue to work together for more humanitarian aid to Gaza”. He noted that he welcomes the aid that has already gone to Gaza and that it is significant progress, but not enough progress.

“There must be a steady flow of aid and we will keep up the diplomatic pressure,” the British leader added, announcing a doubling of Britain’s humanitarian aid contribution to the region with a further £20m.

The second message, he said, is that it is not time for exaggerations and simplistic approaches, but for diplomacy that recognizes the reality on the ground. He estimated that Britain has an important role to play, as its voice “counts”.

The third message is that some are seeking escalation, as seen by the attacks on Israel’s northern border, the tension in the West Bank and the attempt to intervene from Yemen. “So we need to invest more in the pursuit of stability and a two-state solution,” stressed Rishi Sunak, adding that all partners are committed to preventing the escalation of violence.

The British Prime Minister also reiterated that Britain stands by Israel and that meetings in Israel with relatives of hostages will be an experience that will accompany him throughout his life. He noted that he conveyed the message to the Israeli leadership that the reaction must not violate international law.

He said that Britain recognizes that the Palestinian people are suffering a lot, being also a victim of Hamas.

He commented that Hamas is more interested in its financiers in Iran than the children it is “hiding behind” and stressed that “there is no scenario in which Hamas can be allowed to control Gaza”, with all leaders agreeing that it is a watershed moment and that a better path must be forged.