09/10/2025 09:18
The Guardian
Yvette Cooper says deal to bring end to assault on Gaza and free hostages should be ‘implemented as swiftly as possible’The UK “stands ready to play our part” in implementing the Gaza peace plan, foreign secretary Yvette Cooper has said.Speaking to reporters at Hillsborough Castle, PA Media report she said: “Work will continue as nations across the world come together to support a just and lasting peace and security for Palestinians and Israelis alike. We have seen some of the images of relief and hope on the streets of Gaza and on the streets of Israel overnight, and all nations will want to make sure that that is turned into reality.”We can dare to hope for the release of all the hostages, and the conclusion of this terrible war.We convey our deep appreciation to President Trump, the mediators, and most of all, the indefatigable campaigning of the hostage families whose courage, resilience, and determination has been a beacon to the world.I think we’ve got more hope this morning than we’ve had for a long time. I think it opens up potentially big possibilities, not just as I say in the immediate few days, but for the longer term future.And that takes us back to the 20-point plan that was released by the US about a week ago, which has the support of the UK Government, as the prime minister made clear at our party conference last week. Continue reading...
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