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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

UK Foreign Secretary Demands Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza in Bilateral Talks

Aug 11, 2026 12:30 PM CT Gaza Strip, Palestine diplomacy,UK,Israel,Gaza,West Bank,settlements

Summary

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband called for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a halt to West Bank settlements during his first meeting with Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar. This diplomatic pressure highlights international scrutiny on Israel's military conduct and settlement policies, which are central to the broader regional conflict dynamics involving Iran-backed proxies.

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UK Foreign Secretary Miliband calls for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in first call with Saar The UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has called on Israel to withdraw from Gaza and curb its settlements in the occupied West Bank in his first meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Saar. In a stat...

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Israel NEUTRAL

Received diplomatic pressure from the UK to withdraw from Gaza and curb settlements.

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