British Foreign Secretary David Cameron is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Jordan and Egypt this week, focusing on advocating for a sustainable ceasefire and increased humanitarian pauses in Gaza, as announced by the Foreign Office.
This marks Cameron’s second visit to the region, accompanied by Britain’s Minister of State for the Middle East, Tariq Ahmad. The primary objectives include progressing efforts to secure the release of hostages, amplifying aid to Gaza, and addressing the issue of Hamas rocket attacks and threats against Israel.
During his visit to Jordan, Cameron is scheduled to meet with his counterpart, Ayman Safadi. In Egypt, he plans to travel to Al Arish, near the Egypt-Gaza border, to witness the impact of UK aid being sent to Gaza.
The diplomatic efforts come in the context of a joint call by Britain, the European Union, and more than a dozen partner countries, including Australia and Canada, urging Israel to take immediate and concrete steps to address settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
In response to settler violence, Cameron previously announced measures to ban those responsible for such acts against Palestinians from entering Britain, aligning with a similar plan by the European Union.
