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Aston Villa-Maccabi ban latest: Government exploring ‘additional resources’ needed to allow Israeli fans at game

No 10 has said discussions ‘happening at pace’ and promises update on decision today

The Independent UK

Former hostages celebrate news of initial plan to end Gaza conflict

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres urged all parties to obey the terms of the deal.

Evening Standard

Starmer has ‘made a mistake’ with plan to recognise Palestinian state – Badenoch

The Government announced last week it would recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions.

Evening Standard

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Hostage families: Releases will play ‘no part’ in UK plan to recognise Palestine

Members of four British families met with Foreign Office officials on Thursday night seeking clarification over the plans.

Evening Standard

Top Trump ally hits out at Starmer’s ‘clumsy’ pledge to recognise Palestinian statehood

Donald Trump has said Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to recognise Palestine is rewarding Hamas

The Independent UK

Starmer ‘listening to hostages’ but intends to stick to Palestine statehood plan

Freed British-Israeli accuses PM of ‘moral failure’ over move to recognise Palestine at UN unless Israel changes course

The Guardian - UK

PM says he ‘particularly’ listens to hostages after Palestine backlash

Sir Keir said there is a ‘need to do everything we can to alleviate the human catastrophe in Gaza’.

The Independent UK

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Top lawyers warn Starmer recognising Palestine could breach international law

Some 39 members of the House of Lords, including some of the UK’s most eminent KCs, have raised concerns about the PM’s announcement.

Evening Standard

Minister denies Starmer’s promise to recognise Palestine could breach international law

Some 39 members of the House of Lords, including some of the UK’s most eminent KCs, raised concerns about the PM’s announcement

The Independent UK

Arab nations tell Hamas to ‘disarm’ and end rule of Gaza after Starmer ultimatum

Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt said the terrorist group must play no part in the future of Palestine

The Independent UK

Freed British-Israeli hostage accuses Starmer of ‘moral failure’ over move to recognise Palestine

Emily Damari was held captive by Hamas for more than 15 months and says decision ‘risks rewarding terror’

The Guardian - UK

Freed hostage Emily Damari accuses Starmer of being on wrong side of history

Sir Keir announced on Tuesday that the UK could take the step of recognising Palestinian statehood in September, ahead of a major UN gathering.

The Independent UK

Freed UK-Israeli hostage Emily Damari ‘sewn up like a pin cushion’ by Hamas

Ms Damari, 28, was taken from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on the morning of Hamas’s 7 October attack

The Independent UK

Freed hostage Emily Damari says scars show ‘freedom’ as she undergoes surgery

The 28-year-old was taken from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on the morning of Hamas’s attack on Israel in 2023

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The Independent UK

Dodds: UK opposes any moves to force Palestinians to leave Gaza

President Donald Trump had suggested the US could take ownership of the war-torn territory.

The Independent UK

British-Israeli hostage claims Hamas held her at UN facilities

Emily Damari, who was held hostage for 15 months, has spoken to prime minister Keir Starmer

Latin Times

Hamas Hostage Reveals She Was Being Held in United Nations Facility, Denied Medical Treatment After Being Shot

A hostage recently released from Hamas captivity revealed that she was held in United Nations facilities and denied medical treatment despite severe injuries.

The Guardian - UK

Freed Gaza hostage told Starmer that Hamas held her in Unrwa premises, her mother says

British-Israeli Emily Damari was taken on 7 October 2023 and says Hamas denied her medical treatment after shooting her twice

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Keir Starmer spoke to freed hostage Emily Damari, family says

The Prime Minister spoke with Ms Damari and her mother Mandy, according to a statement released on Friday.

The Independent UK

Israeli father says even in Hamas captivity, his daughter heard his pleas to come home alive

For more than 470 days, Eitan Gonen publicly pleaded with his daughter to stay alive while in Hamas captivity

Evening Standard

Freed Israeli hostages reunited with families in prisoner swap under Gaza ceasefire deal

Soldiers released by Hamas on Saturday in exchange for prisoners said to be in ‘stable’ condition

The Guardian - UK

Soon we will know if my father is alive. Even then, we cannot rest until all Israeli hostages are returned

Every day families like mine try to be brave, try not to despair – and pray that the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds, says film-maker Sharone Lifschitz

The Independent UK

Hamas names next four Gaza hostages to be released back to Israel on Saturday

Not on the list is Arbel Yehoud – the last female civilian hostage being held in Gaza – who Israeli officials had briefed they expected to be released this weekend

Evening Standard

Freed British-Israeli hostage thanks Tottenham Hotspur for ‘incredible support’

New pictures show Ms Damari wearing a navy T-shirt and black cap while holding a Tottenham Hotspur scarf.

Evening Standard

Freed Israeli hostage Emily Damari holds Tottenham scarf aloft as she thanks club and fans for their support

Tottenham fans had rallied around Emily Damari who was released from Hamas captivity after 471 days

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