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The Government is working to establish the status of UK citizens in Israel after a British man serving in the country’s army was killed during attacks by Hamas.
Speaking to reporters at his Chequers country residence, the Prime Minister said he had spoken with the Israeli premier earlier on Sunday to offer the UK’s ongoing support, adding: “Terrorism will not prevail.” It is understood the Government is assisting the families of several individuals in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.Mr Young, who was a former pupil at JFS Jewish School in north London, was killed following a surprise attack by Palestinian militants which caught Israel off-guard on a major holiday.His family said they were “heartbroken” while the father of Mr Darlington said he believes his son, who was visiting from his home in Berlin, Germany, is missing.
Previous conflicts in the Middle East have seen an increase in antisemitism in the UK, the Board of Deputies of British Jews warned, as it confirmed it was in touch with Government to ensure the Jewish community is supported.
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Rishi Sunak Condemns 'Appalling Act Of Terror' In IsraelNed Simons is politics news editor for HuffPost UK based in London. He can be reached by email at ned.simonshuffpost.com or on Twitter nedsimons.
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