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Starmer says images of starving children in Gaza are 'revolting'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described the images of starving children in Gaza as "revolting" and said the situation is “absolutely intolerable”. 

“Certainly speaking for the British public and myself, those images of starving children in particular are revolting,” Starmer said. “And there’s a sense of revulsion in the British public at what they’re seeing. They know - and we know - humanitarian aid needs to get in at speed, at volume.

“Yes, some can be airdropped, but the trucks need to get in because that’s the only way you can get the volume in.” 

Speaking at a joint press conference with Starmer during an official visit to Scotland, US President Trump said a ceasefire in Gaza was “possible”, adding that “the time has come to end” the Israeli military offensive.