Rishi Sunak Hosts Cobra Meeting Amid Fears Israel-Hamas War May Boost Terrorist Threat

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is hosting a Cobra meeting amid speculation Britain may face an increased terrorist threat because of the conflict in Gaza.

Police Officers clash with rival supporters as protesters walk past the Cenotaph on Whitehall during a pro-Palestine march organised by Palestine Solidarity Campaign in central London on Oct. 28, 2023. Jordan Pettitt/PA

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has chaired an emergency Cobra meeting amid fears the conflict between Israel and Hamas could increase the terrorist threat.

Mr. Sunak, Home Secretary Suella Braverman and representatives of the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command, MI5 and GCHQ gathered to discuss the latest intelligence on threats to the UK.