A SENIOR SNP MP has joined calls for Rishi Sunak to make a statement addressing the recent attack launched by Iran on Israel when MPs return to the…
MP has joined calls for Rishi Sunak to make a statement addressing the recent attack launched by Iran on Israel when MPs return to the House ofIan Blackford has said the attack last night put world powers at"a dangerous crossroads" and de-escalation must be a priority across the region – including in Gaza.
"It is important that as we have done over Ukraine that we seek to build consensus and show leadership on calling out the Iranian attacks on Israel but that we also find a pathway to de-escalation across the region including a ceasefire in Gaza.He had earlier posted on social media:"Thank goodness that air defence systems limited the damage from the Iranian attacks on Israel.
"It should be clear to all that regional de-escalation must be our shared objective, and at the bedrock of that lies an immediate ceasefire in Gaza." Sunak is expected to join US President Joe Biden on a G7 leaders call on Sunday amid fears of further escalation in the event of a possible Israeli counter-strike.
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