Israel-Hamas war must not escalate to wider Middle East, says Sunak

Rishi Sunak has said it is important that the war between Israel and Hamas does not escalate to the wider region. The UK prime minster, who was visiting Jerusalem a day after Joe Biden, is expected to fly to Saudi Arabia to meet the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, No 10 said. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► During his visit the British prime minister told Benjamin Netanyahu that the UK ’absolutely supports Israel’s right to defend itself in line with international law’. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ►