US secretary of state echoes White House line, while UK favours rule by ‘peace-loving Palestinian leadership’

Israel must not reoccupy Gaza, the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, has said, adding however that Israel may control the territory for a transition period.

The comments, made at the end of a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, echo remarks from the White House, which said on Tuesday that it opposed a long-term occupation of Gaza.

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