Labour minister Steve Reed rejected Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Gaza’s inhabitants, advocating for their return to rebuild their lives. Trump suggested transforming Gaza into a prosperous area to prevent violence, but Reed emphasized the need for Palestinians to go back home and achieve lasting peace through a two-state solution. While acknowledging Trump’s role in the ceasefire, Reed reiterated the UK government’s stance on supporting Palestinians in rebuilding their shattered lives.
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Recognising Palestine is not rewarding Hamas – and it shouldn’t come with strings
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized UK leader Keir Starmer's conditional plan to recognize Palestinian statehood, framing it as appeasement of Hamas. The article argues that recognition could empower moderate Palestinian leadership and promote peace, contrasting it with the UK's hesitance and emphasizing that Palestinian rights should not be conditional but a fundamental entitlement under international law. Want More Context? 🔎
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