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UK foreign minister Cleverly calls for restraint from Israeli military

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Saturday he had spoken to the Israeli government about its duty to act in accordance with international law and to preserve civilian lives in Gaza, and for its military to show restraint.

"I have spoken directly to the Israeli Government, about their duty to respect international law and the importance of preserving civilian lives in Gaza," Cleverly told the Cairo Peace Summit hosted by Egypt.

"Despite the incredibly difficult circumstances, I have called for discipline and professionalism and restraint from the Israeli military."