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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: U.S. Warns Starmer: Palestinian Statehood Could Reward Hamas
Caption: The U.S. has issued a stark warning to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his plan to recognize a Palestinian state, saying it could end up empowering Hamas rather than advancing peace - According to Politico. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce called the move “a slap in the face” to victims of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. She argued the plan gives Hamas hope and undermines efforts for a negotiated two-state solution. The U.K. has said it may formally back Palestinian statehood at the UN in September unless Israel takes meaningful steps to end the Gaza crisis. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu slammed the decision, accusing Starmer of rewarding terrorism. While Starmer insists Hamas must disarm and release hostages, it's unclear whether those conditions must be met before recognition takes place. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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