Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will “boycott diplomatic relations with Israel” over the conflict in Gaza.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly pledged the UK’s support to Israel, most recently in statements marking the first anniversary of the attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. He has called for a ceasefire and made several commitments to peace in the Middle East, but has never voiced support for severing diplomatic ties with Israel or its government.

Reviewed by PA Media ↗ · October 8, 2024