Ministers are being urged not to meet the Israeli president during an expected visit next week, as the government continues to condemn his country's expanded military offensive in Gaza.

Isaac Herzog will be in Britain on Wednesday and Thursday, according to The Guardian.

Downing Street has declined to comment, only saying it would set out any visits "in the normal way".

Labour's Sarah Champion is among the MPs to have voiced their opposition to any such plans, suggesting it will undermine the government's condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza.

The Rotherham MP, who chairs the International Development Select Committee, said: "The UK has recognised the 'real risk' of genocide perpetuated by Israel, so unless this meeting is about peace, what message are we sending?"

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