UK says 'shocked by bloodshed' in Gaza, where fighting 'must stop'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Saturday that his country was “appalled by the killing of brave heroes”. Seven aid workers, including three Britons, were killed in the Gaza Strip by an Israeli drone on Monday.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced this Saturday, April 6, six months after the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, that the United Kingdom is “appalled by the bloodshed” in Gaza and “this terrible war must end.”

“Six months have passed since the October 7 terrorist attack, the worst attack in Israel's history,” the prime minister said in a statement. On October 7, Hamas commandos infiltrated from Gaza launched an attack in southern Israel that resulted in the deaths of 1,170 people in Israel, most of them civilians, the same day, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures.

More than 250 people were abducted and taken to Gaza, where 129 are still being held, more than 30 of whom have died, according to the military.

England was appalled by the slaying of brave British knights

According to Hamas, the Israeli military offensive in Gaza has killed more than 33,000 people. “We continue to defend Israel's right to defeat the threat of Hamas terrorists and protect its security,” Rishi Sunak assured.

“But the whole of England is shocked by the bloodshed and appalled by the slaughter of brave British knights who brought food to those in need,” he added.

Seven aid workers, including three Britons, were killed by an Israeli drone in the Palestinian Territory on Monday after overseeing the unloading of a ship carrying food supplies.

“This terrible war must end. The hostages must be freed. Aid (…) must flow,” Rishi Sunak continued. “The children of Gaza need an immediate humanitarian break that will lead to a long-term sustainable ceasefire,” the prime minister added, adding, “This is the fastest way to get the hostages out and deliver aid.”