Sir Keir Starmer has called for Israel and Hezbollah to agree to a ceasefire, saying “escalation serves no one”.
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, the prime minister implored the two sides to “step back from the brink”.
It comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his nation’s troops would keep “fighting at full force” and that news of a potential ceasefire deal was “not true”.
Addressing the nations of the world in New York, Sir Keir said: “I call on Israel and Hezbollah: Stop the violence, step back from the brink.”
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The UK prime minister added: “We need to see an immediate ceasefire to provide space for a diplomatic settlement, and we are working with all partners to that end.
“Because further escalation serves no one.”
In his speech, Sir Keir said the UN needs to “work together for peace, progress and equality” – including “preventing a regional war in the Middle East”.
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