Britain is seeking to position itself as a leading partner in the reconstruction of Gaza, as world leaders gather in Egypt to endorse a US-led ceasefire and peace plan .

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to pledge UK leadership in the rebuilding effort and unveil a £20m humanitarian aid package for civilians facing famine and disease.

The ceasefire, brokered by Donald Trump , has been hailed by Washington as a breakthrough, but Britain’s claim to have played a “key role” in securing it has drawn scepticism from both Israel and American officials. New Feature

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Starmer and former prime minister Sir Tony Blair will join Trump at a summit in Sharm El Sheikh on Monday to discuss the next phase of the peace plan.

But Blair’s return to Middle

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