UK Foreign Minister David Cameron backs calls for Gaza ceasefire

The UK's Foreign Secretary David Cameron has backed calls for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza, warning too many civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. His comments will add to the growing pressure on Israel to suspend its military operations as the death toll surpasses 18,000. It is becoming clear the United States is losing patience with Israel due to rising civilian casualties and the vision of what happens when the fighting ends. In defiance to the Biden administration, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes calls for a revitalised Palestinian authority to govern the strip as an interim measure towards a two-state solution. As the IDF continues pressing further into Gaza, the Israeli leader is also adamant he will not bow to any international pressure on the timetable for the military operation.