Israel's plans to take over Gaza City are "wrong" and "will only bring more bloodshed", Sir Keir Starmer has said. The prime minister urged the Israeli government to immediately reconsider its decision "to further escalate its offensive in Gaza", after Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet approved the plans overnight by a majority vote.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday said Israel's decision to take control of Gaza City was wrong and urged the Israeli government to reconsider.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned Israel’s decision to seize control of Gaza City, calling the move “wrong” and urging an immediate ceasefire. As Israel’s security cabinet approves the offensive amid internal opposition and widespread protests,