British Foreign Minister runs for cover in Hamas rocket attack

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and his Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, sought shelter in southern Israel as sirens warned of incoming Hamas rocket fire. The incident, captured in a video shared on social media by diplomat David Saranga, occurred during their visit to the town of Ofakim, where hostages were taken during the recent Hamas attack on Israel. Cleverly, emphasizing the UK’s unwavering support for the Israeli people, expressed solidarity during his visit to Israel before the incident. He was in the region to meet survivors of the attacks and senior Israeli leaders and to confirm the UK’s support for Israel’s right to self defense.