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Starmer’s Palestinian State Recognition Sparks Controversy and Debate

9/22/2025

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Mandy Damari criticized Sir Keir Starmer for recognizing a Palestinian state, arguing it rewards Hamas amid ongoing conflict.
Starmer defended the recognition, stating it seeks to revive hopes for a two-state solution despite Israel's unmet conditions.
Israel's foreign ministry condemned the move as a reward for Hamas, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch labeled it disastrous.
Palestinian Authority representative Husam Zumlot welcomed the recognition, and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey celebrated it as well.
Green Party MP Ellie Chowns described the decision as overdue.

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Mandy Damari criticized Sir Keir Starmer for recognizing a Palestinian state, arguing it rewards Hamas amid ongoing conflict.
Starmer defended the recognition, stating it seeks to revive hopes for a two-state solution despite Israel's unmet conditions.
Israel's foreign ministry condemned the move as a reward for Hamas, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch labeled it disastrous.
Palestinian Authority representative Husam Zumlot welcomed the recognition, and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey celebrated it as well.
Green Party MP Ellie Chowns described the decision as overdue.