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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sophie Wingate and David Lynch

Ministers urged to shun meeting with Israeli president

  • Israel's president, Isaac Herzog, is expected to visit London next week for discussions with UK ministers.
  • The planned visit has sparked significant outrage among some Labour and independent MPs.
  • Critics are urging the ministers not to meet Herzog, citing the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and Israel's ongoing military offensive.
  • Prominent MPs, including Sarah Champion, John McDonnell, and Zarah Sultana, have voiced strong opposition, with some suggesting Mr Herzog should face arrest for alleged war crimes.
  • Downing Street has refrained from commenting on the visit, stating that official engagements are announced through standard procedures.

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