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NEW DELHI: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron visited Jerusalem on November 23 and met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after touring the areas affected by last month’s Hamas attacks.
Cameron expressed solidarity with Israel and emphasised the importance of witnessing the impact of the attacks firsthand.
During the meeting, Cameron discussed the ongoing crisis and a potential humanitarian pause in the conflict, highlighting the opportunity to secure the release of hostages and provide aid to Gaza. Netanyahu acknowledged the challenges in the hostage situation but affirmed Israel’s commitment to retrieving everyone.
He reiterated Israel’s goal of eradicating Hamas, emphasising that peace in the region is unattainable as long as the militant group poses a threat.
Earlier, Cameron, accompanied by his Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen, toured damaged buildings in Kibbutz Be’eri in southern Israel, wearing a flak jacket. He expressed the profound impact of what he had witnessed, stating that the experiences were unforgettable.
Cameron’s visit coincided with ongoing hostilities in Gaza, with a proposed truce and hostage release facing delays. The British Foreign Secretary had met with leaders from Arab and Islamic countries in London the previous day to discuss the conflict. Notably, both British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Cameron’s predecessor James Cleverly had also visited Israel amid the recent fighting.
