UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke on Monday with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, of Turkiye, about the conflict in Gaza following Hamas' attack.

The Prime Minister welcomed the opportunity to speak to President Erdogan at this critical time, as an influential regional partner and NATO ally, according to a 10 Downing Street statement. The leaders shared their concerns about the risk of violence spreading in the region and agreed to work together to mitigate against further escalation.

The Prime Minister updated on the UK's military deployments to the region, which provide surveillance capabilities and offer a platform to support humanitarian operations if needed, the statement said.

They also discussed the importance of facilitating humanitarian aid to Gaza and taking all reasonable measures to protect civilians caught up in the violence.

They agreed to work together with international partners to reinvigorate the Middle East Peace Process and bring about a peaceful and lasting resolution to this conflict, it added.

Source: Kuwait News Agency