Overview

• He outlined three conditions for recognition: an immediate Gaza ceasefire, large-scale humanitarian aid and a restart of two-state negotiations.
• Starmer insisted that Hamas will have no role in any future Palestinian government and rejected suggestions the move would boost the group’s standing.
• Israel’s government and its London ambassador have condemned the plan as effectively rewarding terrorist actions.
• Tory leader Kemi Badenoch criticised the strategy as a mistake that should prioritise freeing hostages over recognition.
• Relatives of hostages held by Hamas intend to march on Downing Street this weekend to demand their release before any statehood discussions.