Gaza humanitarian aid is ‘immediate priority’ says Sunak as he leaves Egypt

Rishi Sunak told reporters that sending humanitarian aid to Gaza is his "immediate priority" as he prepared to leave Cairo following meetings with Egyptian and Palestinian leaders on Friday, 20 October.

The prime minister held talks with president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas.

Downing Street said Mr Sunak expressed his "deep condolences" for the loss of civilian lives in Gaza, including in the blast at the Al Ahli hospital earlier this week.

Speaking to Sky News, Mr Sunak said: "We all share a vision of a future where Palestinian people can live with dignity, freedom, and security."