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Starmer Urges Ceasefire Amid Israel-Hamas Peace Breakthrough

10/10/2025

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Keir Starmer acknowledged a breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas peace deal but did not endorse Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
He urged implementing next steps, including a ceasefire and hostage releases.
The UK government has aided Gaza talks with the United States (US) and Arab mediators.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the deal a national and moral victory.

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Keir Starmer acknowledged a breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas peace deal but did not endorse Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
He urged implementing next steps, including a ceasefire and hostage releases.
The UK government has aided Gaza talks with the United States (US) and Arab mediators.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the deal a national and moral victory.