Israel pounded Gaza with more air strikes, as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak followed US President Joe Biden on visits to demonstrate support for the war against Hamas while urging Israel to ease the plight of besieged Gazans, Reuters reports.

Sunak landed in Tel Aviv hours after Biden left, carrying similar messages of support and condolence for Israelis.

“Above all, I’m here to express my solidarity with the Israeli people. You have suffered an unspeakable, horrific act of terrorism and I want you to know that the United Kingdom and I stand with you,” Sunak told Israeli reporters after landing.