US EditionBadenoch says Starmer ‘rewarding terror’ as UK prepares to recognise Palestine
Keir Starmer's plan to recognise Palestine aims to pressure Israel for peace amid ongoing Gaza conflict, sparking accusations of rewarding terrorism by Hamas, says Kemi Badenoch.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer plans to announce the UK's official recognition of a Palestinian state on Sunday, before the UN General Assembly debate begins in New York.
- This announcement comes after Sir Keir pledged in July to recognise Palestine during the September UN General Assembly if Israel failed to make meaningful progress toward peace, amid worsening conditions in Gaza including increased military activity and a declared famine in Gaza City.
- The government also intends to impose new sanctions on Hamas, asserting Hamas cannot partake in any future Palestinian governance, as the group opposes a two-state solution, peace, or ceasefire.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised the move as a "reward for terrorism," while US Republicans called it "baffling" and "deeply troubling" because it could empower Hamas and risk diplomatic clashes with Israel and the US.
- The recognition could inflame international tensions, with Israeli President Isaac Herzog warning it may not help hostages and could be negatively interpreted by Hamas despite Australia, France, and Canada also committing to recognise Palestine at the UN.
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Keir Starmer To Announce Recognition Of Palestine
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy confirmed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer “will outline his position later today,” Sunday, September 21st. He did not confirm, however, whether full recognition would be granted. If that happens, UK will become the first G7 country to move toward official recognition of Palestinian statehood. Further abandoning Israel fighting an existential war against Hamas and Hezbollah, the British Labour government may als…
Dear Keir if you must recognise a Palestinian State, why on earth are you doing it now?
You can disagree with Starmer, that’s the easy bit – it’s understanding him that’s much harder. Today the UK Government will announce it is officially recognising a Palestinian state. It’s not the act itself that is surprising. For years it has been the settled intention of the UK Government, and largely all-party backed, that the only future for peace in the Middle East was, is, ‘the two state solution.’ The argument made to Israel and by some …
According to reports, Starmer wants to recognize the "state of Palestine" even before the UN General Assembly. Thus, the declaration would not take place on a Jewish holiday.
Kemi Badenoch slams Keir Starmer over 'rewarding terror' amid UK's Palestine recognition plans - Birmingham Live
The UK is expected to announce its formal recognition of a Palestinian state, sparking another row with Israel and the US, as Hamas is accused of "committing terrorism"
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