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Starmer reaffirms UK support for Gaza rebuild and two-state solution after Trump comments

The Prime Minister also faced questions over the use of taxpayer money to fund UNRWA

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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Sir Keir Starmer reaffirmed the UK's support for a two-state solution following Donald Trump's controversial comments on Gaza (Image: Parliament TV).

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UNRWA hits out at ‘disinformation campaign’ in letter to MPs following ‘disturbing’ Emily Damari allegations

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 04: U.S. President Donald Trump is handed an executive order by White House staff secretary Will Scharf (L) in the Oval Office of the White House on February 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump signed two executive orders, one "reimposing maximum pressure on Iran" and a second executive order withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the United Nations Human Rights Council. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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Trump withdraws USA from UN Human rights council and UNRWA to put ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran

By Andrew Bernard

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Campaign video by Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs on hate in the Palestinian education system (Image: Ministry of Diaspora Affairs/YouTube).

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Israel’s Disaspora Affairs Ministry launches campaign on Palestinian hate education

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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Starmer thanks Netanyahu for work to secure Emily Damari release

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

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Trump halts funding to Unrwa and revokes sanctions on settlers in executive orders

By JC Reporter

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New parliamentary report suggesting Israel could be guilty of ‘genocide’ slammed by Labour MP

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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Swedish government to stop funding UNRWA

Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli hailed the move as a "courageous and critical decision by the Swedish government."

By JC Reporter

1 min read

December 20, 2024 09:53

Starmer accused of giving taxpayers’ money ‘to Hamas’ over £13m boost for Unwra

Conservative MPs and former government officials rounded on the PM after his meeting with the Unrwa chief

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

December 12, 2024 12:13

Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets UNRWA's Philippe Lazzarini (Image: Sir Keir Starmer/X).

Heads of UNRWA schools were Hamas members according to documents found by Israel

In October, the Knesset voted to ban UNRWA, with the Foreign Ministry calling the refugee agency ‘rotten’

By JC Reporter

1 min read

December 9, 2024 14:27

UK pledges additional funding for controversial aid agency Unrwa

Development minister calls for ‘unimpeded aid access to Gaza’ ahead of visit to Israel and Palestinian territories

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

December 3, 2024 16:38

By Seth J. Frantzman

If we want peace, Unrwa and Unifil must both be completely reformed

The UN needs to focus on preventing Hamas and Hezbollah rule. Only then can civilians live in peace in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon.

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November 27, 2024 09:55

Starmer raises Middle East stability in call with president-elect Trump

The Prime Minister also met King Abdullah II of Jordan in Downing Street

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

November 7, 2024 11:53

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

An arms embargo on Israel would strengthen Netanyahu, Israeli politician warns

Merav Michaeli said women’s groups fell for ‘everything feminists have been fighting against’ after October 7

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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November 4, 2024 12:19

Labor party leader MK Merav Michaeli holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, December 7, 2023. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** תל אביב מירב מיכאלי מפלגת העבודה מרב מסיבת עיתונאים פריימריז פרישה

Starmer refuses to call Israel’s war in Gaza ‘genocide’

Green co-leader Carla Denyer sought to pressure PM over description of Israel’s actions in Gaza

By Lorin Bell-Cross

1 min read

October 30, 2024 13:03

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking in Parliament on the anniversary of October 7. Credit: Parliament TV.

Starmer expresses ‘grave concern’ over Knesset Unrwa legislation

Members of the Knesset voted overwhelmingly to restrict the controverisal UN agency despite international pressure

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

October 29, 2024 12:07

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UNRWA

Starmer reaffirms UK support for Gaza rebuild and two-state solution after Trump comments

UNRWA hits out at ‘disinformation campaign’ in letter to MPs following ‘disturbing’ Emily Damari allegations

Trump withdraws USA from UN Human rights council and UNRWA to put ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran

Israel’s Disaspora Affairs Ministry launches campaign on Palestinian hate education

Starmer thanks Netanyahu for work to secure Emily Damari release

Trump halts funding to Unrwa and revokes sanctions on settlers in executive orders

New parliamentary report suggesting Israel could be guilty of ‘genocide’ slammed by Labour MP

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