Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister, is set to embark on a two-day trip to the wider region, including Israel, in an effort to address the escalating conflict with Hamas. On Thursday morning, Sunak will hold meetings with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog. Following his visit to Israel, Sunak will travel to several other regional capitals to engage in diplomatic discussions aimed at preventing further escalation of the conflict.
In a positive development, US President Joe Biden announced that Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah el Sisi has agreed to open the Rafah border crossing to allow approximately 20 trucks carrying much-needed humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. Biden commended Sisi for his decision, emphasising the importance of accommodating those in need. White House officials confirmed that the aid will begin flowing as early as Friday, pending necessary road repairs. Humanitarian workers in Gaza have been sounding the alarm about the dire situation, with dwindling supplies of food, water, and energy.
