Britain’s newly appointed Foreign Secretary David Lammy affirmed his commitment to achieving an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and freeing remaining hostages.
In his first remarks as the country’s top diplomat, Lammy, 51, vowed to engage in tireless diplomacy towards these goals.
Following Labour’s victory in the UK general election, new Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed Lammy as the Foreign Secretary, replacing Conservative David Cameron.
Lammy expressed solidarity with the communities affected by the conflict and pledged to work towards a ceasefire and hostage release, aligning with US President Joe Biden’s efforts.
Israel’s spy chief was set to visit Qatar to negotiate the release of hostages, with the UK government under Starmer’s leadership continuing to support US-led initiatives.
Despite the change in government, London’s policy towards the conflict is expected to remain consistent.