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The primary focus of the emergency meeting will be to assess and discuss various aspects of the crisis, including the situation of British citizens in Gaza, the release of British hostages, and the pressing need for a humanitarian ceasefire.
“We will discuss the hostages and the wider situation in the region and we will also discuss … securing humanitarian aid,” Dowden stated in a separate interview with Sky News.
The UK government is actively pushing for a humanitarian pause in the conflict to ensure the safe evacuation of British nationals from Gaza and address the region’s broader humanitarian concerns.
This meeting underscores the UK’s commitment to resolving the escalating situation in the Middle East and its dedication to securing the safety and well-being of its citizens in the region.
The COBRA committee, which stands for Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms, is a crisis management group coordinating responses to national and international emergencies, ensuring a well-structured and informed approach to addressing critical situations.
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