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UK Announces £101 Million Aid Package During Talks with Palestinian Leader

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Palestinian Authority head Mohammad Mustafa discussed ceasefire efforts, humanitarian aid, and a two-state solution in a landmark Downing Street meeting.

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Overview

  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted Palestinian Authority leader Mohammad Mustafa at Downing Street, marking the first high-level engagement since 2021.
  • The UK Government unveiled a £101 million funding package aimed at humanitarian relief, economic development, and governance reform in Palestinian territories.
  • Talks focused on accelerating the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, reinstating a ceasefire, and addressing the ongoing crisis in the West Bank.
  • Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Mustafa signed a memorandum of understanding reaffirming commitment to a two-state solution and advancing Palestinian statehood.
  • The UK emphasized that Hamas will have no role in Gaza’s future governance and reiterated its recognition of the Palestinian Authority as the legitimate governing body.