A British-Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas for more than a year says Sir Keir Starmer is "not standing on the right side of history" after his pledge to recognise a Palestinian state. Emily Damari,

Sir Keir Starmer's commitment to Palestinian statehood brings "victory and liberation" nearer than anticipated, a high-ranking Hamas figure has claimed. Basem Naim, who previously served as health minister in Hamas's Gaza administration,

The Prime MInister said: ‘Meanwhile, our message to the terrorists of Hamas is unchanged but unequivocal: they must immediately release all of the hostages, sign up to a ceasefire, disarm and accept that they will play no part in the government of Gaza.