RISHI Sunak has called an urgent COBRA meeting today following the horrific invasion of Israel by Hamas terrorists.
The PM is expected to gather his top ministers and security officials this afternoon to plan the response to the brutal attacks.
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Smoke rises following Israeli strikes in Gaza during unprecedented fighting
Israel – a close ally of Britain – has declared a state of war after Hamas unleashed terror on its citizens in a bloody siege.
More than 1,100 people in Israel and Gaza have been killed since the Palestinian militant group stormed across the border on Saturday.
Haunting footage of Hamas gunmen holding hostage soldiers, civilians, women and children has shocked the world.
The UK has unequivocally condemned Hamas’ violence and supports Israel’s right to defend itself.
Israel is expected to launch a full-scale invasion of Hamas-controlled Gaza within 48 hours.
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It comes as…
More than 1,100 have been confirmed dead in Israel and Gaza and thousands more injuredHamas terrorists launched an all-out attack on Israel from land, air and sea with 5,000 rockets firedThe Palestinian Ministry of Health said that 378 people had died in the violence that followed the surprise Hamas attack on IsraelIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that Gaza will be “reduced to rubble”Reports emerged of kidnapped Israeli soldiers being paraded on military vehiclesBritish citizen Jake Marlowe has been reported missing after attending a music festival in southern IsraelNetanyahu mobilised the country’s army reserves following his declaration of warThe attack has been dubbed “Israel’s 9/11” after an “embarrassing intelligence failure”
Mr Sunak last night held a call with Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu pledging “any support he needs”.
He said today: “This is not a time for equivocation we should call it out for what it is.”
“What I’ve said to the Israeli PM is we will provide all the support they need to defend themselves.
“As I said, we will continue diplomatic intelligence or security support.
“Whatever they need. We are in close dialogue with our Israeli counterparts and I’m sure all you like me will want to stand steadfast.”
COBRA – Cabinet Office Briefing Room A – is the meeting room where the most senior ministers and officials respond to national threats.
So far, at least 700 people have been killed in Israel while more than 400 are confirmed dead in Gaza – with the death toll set to soar on both sides.
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