Sir Keir Starmer could recognise a Palestinian state with Hamas still in power, Downing Street suggested today.
The Prime Minister last week announced Britain would recognise Palestinian statehood in September, ahead of the UN General Assembly.
This is unless Israel meets certain conditions, such as allowing more aid into Gaza, ending the annexation of land in the West Bank, agreeing to a ceasefire, and signing up to a long-term peace process.
But Sir Keir has continued to face questions over whether he will push ahead with recognition of a Palestinian state while Hamas remain in power, or while the militants still hold hostages.
No10 refused to be drawn on either issue on Monday, which came as the PM faced a fresh backlash after Hamas praised his move on Palestinian statehood.
