Lawyers representing families of hostages say Starmer’s plan to recognise Palestinian state in September risks disincentivising release of captives
UK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel agrees ceasefire
Harriet Sherwood is a senior Guardian journalist and former Jerusalem correspondent.
Lawyers representing the British families of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas have warned that the UK government’s intention to recognise a Palestinian state risks disincentivising the release of captives.
In a statement, they say:
