Israel Gaza Conflict - Simcha Rothman intv - Keir Starmer comments on UK potentially recognising Palestinian state

Interview Simcha Rothman, Knesset member, National Religious Party, On what former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in 2024, would think of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying the UK would recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza, "Wherever he is in Hell today, he sees what Keir Starmer says today and thinks 'good partner'" (BBC News 10pm bulletin - 30/07/25 - AEXZ288W) STORY: Palestinian militants, Hamas, designated as a terror organisation by many Western governments, including the UK, launched an unprecedented attack on Israeli territory from the Gaza strip on the 7th October 2023. It is the biggest escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in decades. IsraelÕs Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was at war. Israel have launched retaliatory strikes.
Interview Simcha Rothman, Knesset member, National Religious Party, On what former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in 2024, would think of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying the UK would recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza, "Wherever he is in Hell today, he sees what Keir Starmer says today and thinks 'good partner'" (BBC News 10pm bulletin - 30/07/25 - AEXZ288W) STORY: Palestinian militants, Hamas, designated as a terror organisation by many Western governments, including the UK, launched an unprecedented attack on Israeli territory from the Gaza strip on the 7th October 2023. It is the biggest escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in decades. IsraelÕs Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was at war. Israel have launched retaliatory strikes.
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