UK Walks Tightrope on Israel Amid Iran War and Gaza Pressure
The UK government is trying to walk a tightrope on relations with Israel, expressing support for its military action against Iran while also criticizing the war in Gaza.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Canada on Monday and continue his calls for de-escalation between Israel and Iran, after the two countries bombarded each other for a third day on Sunday.
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