I've just had a very productive meeting with President Biden,
Chancellor Scholz, and President Macron.
We focused on two issues.
Firstly, the situation in the Middle East.
Let me start by saying that no one should mourn the death of the
Hamas Leader Sinwar.
On his hands is the blood of innocent Israelis.
Killed on the 7th of October and over years
of terror.
And also the blood of the Palestinian people.
Who suffered in the chaos and violence that he sought and
celebrated.
We continue to support Israel's right to self-defence.
Particularly in the face of the attacks by the Iranian
regime.
Allies will keep working together
To de-escalate across the region.
Because we know there is no military-only solution here.
The answer is diplomacy.
And now we must make the most of this moment.
What is needed now is a ceasefire in Gaza
The immediate and unconditional release of all hostages
Immediate access for humanitarian aid
And a return to the path towards the two-state solution
As the only way to deliver long-term peace and security.
The dire humanitarian situation cannot continue.
And I say once again to Israel,
The world will not tolerate any more excuses on humanitarian
assistance.
Civilians in northern Gaza need food, now.
The UK strongly supports UNRWA in the vital work it does in Gaza,
across the OPTs and the region.
UNRWA must be allowed to continue its life saving support.
The suffering must end, including in Lebanon, where we need a
ceasefire to implement a political plan based on UN
resolution 1701
That empowers the Lebanese Armed Forces
Strengthens UNIFIL
And allows communities on both sides of the border to return to
their homes.
That delivers humanitarian and economic support to the people of
Lebanon.
Supports democracy and bolsters the Lebanese State.
Second, we discussed the war in Ukraine
Building on the conversation I had with President Zelenskyy at
Downing Street last week.
We remain united in our support for Ukraine.
We have always said that it is for the Ukrainian people to decide
their own future.
So we're clear, together with President Zelenskyy, that the
only acceptable outcome is a sovereign Ukraine, and a just
peace.
We want to see Ukraine thriving and secure.
And we'll work together to make it happen.
And while the situation is incredibly tough
It's also true that Russia is getting weaker.
This war is soaking up 40% of their budget.
Last month Russia suffered the highest daily casualty rate so
far.
So we discussed how to speed up our support for
Ukraine.
And the UK is delivering.
95% of the equipment that we promised to fast track in July is
now in Ukrainian hands.
And together with the G7 we're working to send $50
billion of further support to Ukraine
Drawn from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets.
So as Ukraine enters a difficult winter it's important to say
We're with you.
We're absolutely united in our resolve.
And we'll back Ukraine for as long as it takes.
