Britain Sends Auxiliary Ships To Support Israel

British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak will deploy two Royal Navy ships and surveillance aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean to support Israel and reinforce regional stability, his office said.

Maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft will begin flying in the region from Friday to track threats to regional stability, Sunak’s office said.

“We must be unequivocal in making sure the types of horrific scenes we have seen this week will not be repeated,” he said in a statement.

“Alongside our allies, the deployment of our world-class military will support efforts to ensure regional stability and prevent further escalation.”

The military package, which includes P8 surveillance planes, other surveillance assets, two auxiliary ships, three Merlin helicopters, and a company of Royal Marines, will be on standby in the region.

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