UK, US agree urgent action needed to end Gaza suffering, says PM Starmer's office

LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on Monday that urgent action was needed to bring an end to the suffering in Gaza, according to a statement issued by Starmer's office after their meeting in Scotland.

"The leaders began by discussing the appalling scenes in Gaza and agreed that urgent action was needed to bring an end to the suffering, which has reached new depths," the statement said.

"Humanitarian aid had to be allowed in at scale and pace. They committed to work together to bring an end to the misery and starvation and continue to press for the immediate release of the remaining hostages.

The leaders also reiterated their calls for an immediate ceasefire to pave the way for peace in the region.