"Let me be really clear about Hamas. They're a terrorist organization who can have no part in any future governance in Palestine, Starmer said as a pleased Trump approvingly slapped his back. The prime minister explained that his decision does not reflect positively on Hamas, which remains a dangerous terrorist group. What happened on October 7 was the worst attack since the Holocaust. We have extended family in Israel, I understand firsthand the psychological impact that had across Israel."
"The prime minister will officially recognize Palestine once Trump's visit has concluded. On the question of recognition, I made my position clear at the end of July as to timing which has got nothing to do with this state visit, Starmer said. I've discussed it with the president, as you would expect amongst two leaders who respect each other and like each other and want to bring about a better solution in the best way we can."
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will officially recognize Palestine as a state once President Trump's state visit concludes. Starmer denied that the timing is related to the visit and said he set the timing at the end of July. Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy questioned whether waiting until after Trump's visit would reward Hamas and asked why recognition could not occur immediately. Starmer condemned Hamas as a terrorist organization, cited the October 7 attacks as the worst since the Holocaust, referenced family in Israel, and said he has discussed recognition with President Trump.
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