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UK's Cooper Criticizes Israel's Actions, Urges Lebanon Ceasefire Inclusion

4/9/2026

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On April 9, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper criticized Israel's military actions in Lebanon as deeply damaging and a threat to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
She said Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire to prevent destabilization.
Cooper acknowledged criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump over Gulf support.
She added London can keep U.S. ties while pursuing a different regional approach.
Cooper condemned Trump's rhetoric toward Iran as dangerous and escalatory.

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On April 9, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper criticized Israel's military actions in Lebanon as deeply damaging and a threat to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
She said Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire to prevent destabilization.
Cooper acknowledged criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump over Gulf support.
She added London can keep U.S. ties while pursuing a different regional approach.
Cooper condemned Trump's rhetoric toward Iran as dangerous and escalatory.