Keir Starmer says signing of Gaza deal is ‘crucial phase’ to end war
Sir Keir Starmer will commit the UK to playing a key role in rebuilding Gaza as he attends a summit to mark the ceasefire and Israeli hostage return agreement brokered by Donald Trump.
The Prime Minister will be at the “signing ceremony” and hail the moment as the “first, crucial phase” of ending the war in Gaza, while urging the second phase be delivered “in full”.
The summit, co-hosted by the US leader and Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, comes as part of efforts to secure the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that has been holding since it took effect on Friday.
Sir Keir is expected to heap praise on Donald Trump and the diplomatic efforts of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey at the ceremony in Sharm El Sheikh on Monday.
The PM will also say: “We stand determined to seize this opportunity to deliver a lasting peace and a stable, secure future for the whole region.
“Today is the first, crucial phase of ending this war and now we must deliver the second phase, in full.
“The UK will support the next stage of talks to ensure the full implementation of the peace plan, so that people on both sides can rebuild their lives in safety and security.”