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Report: UK mulls recognition of Palestinian state, new initiative to end war

YnetNews.com reports: “British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to unveil a U.K.-led initiative in the coming days aimed at ending the war between Israel and Hamas. The proposal, which includes a framework for recognizing a Palestinian state, will be shared with key allies, including President Donald Trump and several Arab nations. The plan seeks to map out steps for transforming a ceasefire into a durable peace.

On Monday, Starmer met Trump in Scotland at one of the president’s golf courses. During their meeting, Trump addressed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the ongoing talks: ‘I hope the food going in is reaching those in need, but Hamas is taking it. It’s a very difficult situation. It’s hard to deal with Hamas, but we have to meet humanitarian needs. Israel has to ensure the food gets to the people — it has that responsibility.’

…Ahead of their meeting, Trump said he would not object if Starmer advocated for recognizing a Palestinian state, though he would not do so himself. ‘Right now, I’m focused on feeding people,’ he said. ‘That’s the top priority because there are a lot of hungry people.’

Starmer is facing growing pressure from within his Labour Party to follow French President Emmanuel Macron’s lead and formally recognize Palestinian statehood. On Friday, about a third of Labour MPs signed a letter urging immediate action…”

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