Iran Israel latest: Western allies call on Israel to avoid escalation - BBC News

After Iran attacked Israel on Saturday night, the UK PM says allies are working to "de-escalate" the situation.

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Find out moreI have a TV Licence. Watch now.I don’t have a TV Licence.SummaryUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is addressing the House of Commons, after Iran attacked Israel this weekend - watch by pressing play aboveTehran launched more than 300 projectiles at Israel, in what it said was retaliation for a strike on its consulate in SyriaThe UK, along with the US, France, and Jordan, helped down the missiles and drones fired at IsraelSunak tells the Commons that Iran showed its "true colours", and that the UK was working with allies to "de-escalate" the situationThe PM also insists the UK's efforts are focused on ensuring a pause in fighting and getting aid into GazaThe Israeli cabinet and opposition leaders are meeting in Tel Aviv as Israel considers its response to Saturday's attackLive ReportingRelated StoriesLive Reporting Edited by Marita Moloney, Sam Hancock and Emily McGarvey

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