LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech:
Thank you, President, and I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing today.
Israel continues to deal with the brutal horror and the aftermath of the October 7th attacks and Hamas continues to hold innocent hostages continue in Gaza. The UK condemns these attacks unequivocally. Israel has a right to defend itself and ensure such an attack can never happen again.
At the same time, innocent Palestinians are facing unfathomable human suffering in Gaza. The latest IPC report stated that there is an imminent risk of famine. Disease is on the rise. A devastating humanitarian crisis is worsening day by day. The UK agrees with the recommenda...