Israel wrong to escalate offensive with Gaza City takeover plan, says Starmer

UK prime minister urges Israel to reconsider after Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet approves occupation

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Israel is wrong to approve plans to occupy Gaza City, Keir Starmer has said, and urged it to reconsider the offensive.

The UK prime minister’s intervention comes after Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet approved plans for a major escalation in the conflict.