PM Keir Starmer slammed Israel's escalation of the Gaza offensive.

Keir Starmer has slammed Israel’s decision to escalate its war in Gaza with an expanded military offensive and take over Gaza city.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced overnight that his security cabinet had approved of a plan to seize the largest city in the enclave where hundreds of thousands live.

Despite significant opposition from within Israel, Netanyahu has insisted this is the only way to end the war.

In a statement released on Friday morning, the UK prime minister said this was the “wrong” choice, adding: “We urge it to reconsider immediately.

“This action will do nothing to bring an end to this conflict or to help secure the release of the hostages. It will only bring more bloodshed.”

The PM said the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is “worsening” by the day, while the hostages taken by Hamas “are being held in appalling and inhuman conditions.”

He called once more for an increase in humanitarian aid, and a negotiated two-state solution – without........

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