We can’t rush to judgment on who was behind Gaza hospital blast, Sunak says

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Sunak said the UK was continuing to press to get humanitarian aid into Gaza and was “working around the clock” to free the hostages taken by Hamas. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Mr Sunak does not think it is the right time for a ceasefire, as Israel is working to “recover hostages who have been seized by a terrorist organisation”. I think these words really matter - I don’t want to make things worse by misattributing before that evidence is pulled together Defence Secretary Grant Shapps “Based on what I’ve seen, it appears as though it was done by the other team, not you,” the US President said. Mr Shapps told broadcasters during a visit to Washington DC that “we don’t yet know” who was behind the blast, saying: “I think it’s really important that we give them the opportunity to gather those facts so we don’t jump to conclusions.” Asked about Mr Biden’s firmer assessment that Israel appeared not to be to blame, Mr Shapps said: “I think these words really matter – I don’t want to make things worse by misattributing before that evidence is pulled together.