Israeli official criticises Kamala Harris’s calls to end the war – as it happened

Unnamed official says comments should not be interpreted by Hamas that there is a gap between the US and its ally

A spokeswoman for No 10 added – regarding Labour dropping the Tories’ plan to challenge the ICC – that the Government believes very strongly in the separation of powers and the rule of law domestically and internationally.

“I think you would note that the courts have already received a number of submissions on either side, so they are well seized of the arguments to make their independent determinations,” she said.