The UK will "continue to support Israel as it seeks to defend itself", the Foreign Secretary said, after being asked for his reaction to Tel Aviv's response to the Hamas attack.Asked whether it was "proportionate" for Israel to cut off water, electricity and food from people after ordering a "complete siege" on the Gaza strip, James Cleverly said: "Israel has a right to defend itself against attack."The UK completely supports Israel's right to defend itself proportionately.

The UK will "continue to support Israel as it seeks to defend itself", the Foreign Secretary said, after being asked for his reaction to Tel Aviv's response to the Hamas attack.Asked whether it was "proportionate" for Israel to cut off water, electricity and food from people after ordering a "complete siege" on the Gaza strip, James Cleverly said: "Israel has a right to defend itself against attack."The UK completely supports Israel's right to defend itself proportionately.