New British Prime Minister affirms Palestinian statehood rights

Keir Starmer, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Britain, reiterated the UK’s support for establishing an independent Palestinian state during a recent phone call with Mahmoud Abbas, the head of the Palestinian Authority.

The call, which took place on July 7th, highlighted Starmer’s commitment to advancing the Middle East peace process by emphasizing priorities such as ceasefire implementation, the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, expedited aid delivery to Gaza, and financial support for Palestinian institutions.