UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a plan to recognize Palestine as a state, conditional on Israel meeting several requirements. The move came after an emergency Cabinet meeting where a third of the ministers, including Labour’s Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting, have been pushing for this step. However, the announcement has sparked controversy. Critics of Sir Keir say he should have imposed stricter conditions on Hamas, while pro-Palestinian figures argue that it does not go far enough.
Tammy Bruce, a US diplomat, described the move as “a slap in the face” to the victims of the October 7 massacre by Hamas, saying it could be perceived as rewarding such behavior. The recognition comes ahead of an expected announcement from Sir Keir in September.
Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/29/us-joins-israel-accusing-starmer-rewarding-hamas