The Department of State said the decision to recognize a Palestinian state gives "false hope" to terrorists and denigrates Hamas's victims.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would make the move unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and meets other conditions. Israel has slammed the announcement, saying it "rewards" Hamas.

The US has joined Israel in accusing Sir Keir Starmer of rewarding Hamas by announcing a plan to recognise Palestine as a ...