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Israel Rejects UK Ultimatum on Palestinian Statehood Recognition

Jerusalem calls British decision a 'reward for Hamas'

29 July 2025 · 23:32 UTC

The Israeli government has condemned the United Kingdom’s announcement that it will recognize Palestinian statehood unless Israel halts military operations in Gaza.

Israeli officials accused Prime Minister Starmer of rewarding Hamas and warned that the move undermines diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict through direct negotiations.