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Starmer Condemns Israeli Strikes on Lebanon During Gulf Visit

4/10/2026

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned Israeli strikes on Lebanon as 'wrong'.
The remarks came during a diplomatic visit to Gulf nations amid a fragile US-Iran ceasefire.
Starmer said the ceasefire should be principled and include the strikes.
The United Kingdom monitors US base usage to ensure they are used for collective self-defense only.
Israeli attacks marked the deadliest day in Lebanon since the conflict began.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned Israeli strikes on Lebanon as 'wrong'.
The remarks came during a diplomatic visit to Gulf nations amid a fragile US-Iran ceasefire.
Starmer said the ceasefire should be principled and include the strikes.
The United Kingdom monitors US base usage to ensure they are used for collective self-defense only.
Israeli attacks marked the deadliest day in Lebanon since the conflict began.