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UK Aids Gaza Ceasefire Amid Statehood Controversy

10/16/2025

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Sir Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, said recognizing Palestinian statehood contributed to the Gaza ceasefire and that the agreement, attributed to Donald Trump, was aided by UK diplomacy.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the decision, saying it rewarded terrorism and weakened UK influence in the Middle East.
The UK plans to provide £20 million in humanitarian aid and help monitor the ceasefire as negotiations for further peace efforts continue.

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Sir Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, said recognizing Palestinian statehood contributed to the Gaza ceasefire and that the agreement, attributed to Donald Trump, was aided by UK diplomacy.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the decision, saying it rewarded terrorism and weakened UK influence in the Middle East.
The UK plans to provide £20 million in humanitarian aid and help monitor the ceasefire as negotiations for further peace efforts continue.