Brown calls for Gaza ceasefire
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown today called for an urgent ceasefire amid the “humanitarian crisis” in Gaza.
He said aid was now getting through to the Palestinian territory, which has been pounded by five days of Israeli air strikes.
Mr Brown said: “It is vital that moderation must now prevail – there’s a humanitarian crisis.”
His comments were made as international pressure grew for a ceasefire in Gaza, where hundreds of people have been killed.
Mr Brown said: “I have talked to the prime minister of Israel and had assurances from him that there will be access for humanitarian reasons to get stocks in, to get supplies to people in Gaza and to help with the casualties.
“I have some indication that aid is now getting through.
“Of course, the second thing we’ve got to do is secure an immediate and urgent ceasefire.”
