London: Britain on Tuesday urged Israel to take necessary steps to prevent occupiers' violence in the occupied West Bank and to "immediately end" blockages on Gaza aid. In a phone call with Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized the UK's belief in "open and honest dialogue" and reiterated its commitment to a two-state solution, envisioning a safe and secure state of Israel alongside a Palestinian state.

According to Anadolu Agency, Miliband took to US social media platform X to express his concerns over the "sharp escalation of settler violence and settlement expansion," as well as the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He stressed that Israel must take decisive action to curb violence in the West Bank and lift the blockages preventing aid from reaching Gaza.

Miliband further stated that Hamas "must decommission" its weapons, while the Israeli army "should withdraw" to pave the way for progress on the agreed 20-point plan. The foreign secretary also highlighted the importance of their shared interest in preventing a nuclear Iran, underscoring the broader security implications of the ongoing conflict.