August 8, 2025 — London:
- Strong rebuke: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Israel’s decision to expand its military control over Gaza City “wrong” and urged it to “reconsider immediately.”
- Humanitarian concern: He warned that the move will “only bring more bloodshed” and worsen the crisis, where civilians face severe shortages of food, water, and medical aid.
- Hostage issue: Starmer noted that hostages held by Hamas are in “appalling and inhuman conditions” and said their release must be part of any resolution.
- Ceasefire call: He pressed for an immediate ceasefire, more humanitarian aid, and a return to talks for a negotiated solution.
- Two-state solution: The UK, he said, is working with allies on a peace plan based on a two-state solution — but warned this vision is “vanishing before our eyes” without good-faith steps from both sides.
- Recognition pledge: Starmer repeated his vow to recognize a Palestinian state in September if Israel fails to move toward peace.
- Editorial note: Western leaders often condemn Hamas by name but avoid calling out the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for actions that many global rights groups label as war crimes — a clear double standard in their human rights stance.
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