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The Independent UK
The Independent UK

EXPLAINED: Starmer s palestine ultimatum is as empty and as it is dangerous | Rare Historical Photos

Britain’s pledge to recognise a Palestinian state by September is as empty and as dangerous as its recent commitment to air drop aid into Gaza. It makes Westminster’s mandarins and politicians feel better but it will kill more people that it saves.

Sir Keir Starmer has demanded that Israel’s prime minister end the “appalling” situation in Gaza and stop plans to annex the West Bank, currently occupied by Israel.

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