Cleverly praises Israeli ‘professionalism’ after seeking cover during visit
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said that he had appreciated the risks of travelling to Israel, after he was forced to run for cover.
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Your support makes all the difference.Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said that he had appreciated the risks of travelling to Israel, after he was forced to run for cover during his trip.
He arrived in the south of country to show British solidarity with Israel, following the unprecedented and surprise incursion by Hamas militants.
The Cabinet minister said that he was not afraid during the experience, given the regularity of such alerts.
In a video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, the Israeli foreign ministry said that Mr Cleverly was among those who had to seek cover after sirens went off during his visit to Ofakim, warning of incoming Hamas rockets.
He said: “I made a decision that I would go to southern Israel.
“I recognised that there were risks involved in that.
“Sadly, for the people living in southern Israel, moving quickly to bomb shelters in response to air threats, alerts, is a regular occurrence.
“They were very, very used to it and therefore was it quite reassuring.
“I wasn’t afraid because, as I say, the swiftness and professionalism of the people I was with was incredibly reassuring,” he told Sunday With Trevor Phillips on Sky News.