UK premier, Qatari emir discuss Middle East situation, stress need to avoid escalation
– DOHA (AA) – Britain’s prime minister met with the Qatari emir to discuss the latest developments in Israel’s war against Palestinians.
During a meeting in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on the sidelines of a summit of the GCC countries and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Rishi Sunak and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said the loss of lives in Gaza was “shocking and tragic.”
“They underlined the imperative of avoiding any escalation in the violence across the region and agreed that leaders had a responsibility to do everything possible to prevent it,” UK Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
Sunak thanked Al Thani for his efforts to secure the release of Israeli prisoners held by Hamas and said that his government would use “all the tools at our disposal” to support these efforts.
The two leaders also agreed on the urgent need to get food, water, and medicines to civilians in Gaza.
Gaza is experiencing a dire humanitarian crisis, with no electricity, while water, food, fuel, and medical supplies are running out.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an “immediate humanitarian cease-fire” to ease the “epic human suffering.”
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