By Jessica Frank-Keyes
Rishi Sunak has confirmed the explosion at the al-Ahli hospital was “likely caused” by a missile launched from within Gaza towards Israel.
The Prime Minister made the announcement while speaking in the House of Commons following his trip late last week to the region amid the war between Israel and Hamas.
Sunak told MPs British intelligence had assessed the evidence following the hospital explosion and that the government had now judged that Israel was “likely” not responsible.
He said: “As I indicated last week, we have taken care to look at all the evidence currently available. I can now share our assessment with the House.
“On the basis of the deep knowledge and analysis of our intelligence and weapons experts, the British Government judges that the explosion was likely caused by a missile or part of one that was launched from within Gaza towards Israel.
“The misreporting of this incident had a negative effect in the region, including on a vital US diplomatic effort, and the tensions here at home.”
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