Rishi Sunak holds ‘productive’ talks with Saudi Arabia after Israel visit

British PM flew to Saudi Arabia after Netanyahu stressed Israel's need for continuous' UK support in war with Hamas

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Rishi Sunak has urged Saudi Arabia to use its influence to support stability in the Middle East after flying there following talks in Israel with Benjamin Netanyahu, who told him his country was counting on the UK's continuous support" in what will be a long war with Hamas.

Britain wanted Israel to win", the prime minister told his Israeli counterpart during a joint press conference in Jerusalem following talks that were part of diplomatic efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and prevent a wider regional conflict.