US EditionStarmer meets Palestinian Authority president Abbas at No 10
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel fails to take substantive steps toward peace, while both leaders reject Hamas's role in future governance.
- On Monday in London, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas held talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during Abbas’s three-day official visit.
- The meeting occurred amid ongoing efforts to find a political solution to the Gaza conflict triggered by Hamas's October 2023 attack and escalating humanitarian crises.
- They discussed an urgent ceasefire, the release of hostages, humanitarian aid to Gaza, and Abbas's commitment to reform the Palestinian Authority as part of peace efforts.
- Starmer welcomed Abbas's reform commitment as "a vital part of this work," and the UK pledged to recognize a Palestinian state this month ahead of the UN General Assembly, conditional on Israel's actions.
- Both leaders agreed Hamas will have no role in future Palestinian governance, stressed a long-term peace solution, and signaled continued diplomatic moves including upcoming Israeli President Herzog's UK visit.
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UK’s Starmer meets Mahmoud Abbas ahead of Palestine recognition
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas Monday in London, as the UK government edges towards recognising a Palestinian state. The leaders discussed "the need for an urgent solution to end the horrific suffering and famine" in Gaza and the release of captives held by Hamas, a spokesperson for Starmer's Downing Street office said in a statement. Abbas welcomed the UK's "pledge to recognising a P…
The President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, received in London by Keir Starmer The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, received on Monday night in Downing Street the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas. The two leaders discussed "the urgency of putting an end to the terrible suffering and famine" in Gaza and the release of the hostages held by Hamas, said a spokesman for the British government. Abbas praised th…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed yesterday how to find a quick way to free Hamas hostages and end the suffering and hunger of the war-torn people of Gaza. This is stated in a statement from the British Prime Minister's Office after the leaders met at 10 Downing Street. Both agreed that the Hamas movement has no future role in the Palestinian government. Abbas welcomed Starmer's promise to reco…
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