Hamas has branded Sir Keir Starmer's recognition of a Palestinian state a victory for 'the justice of our cause'.
A senior Hamas official praised announcements by the UK, Canada and Australia today which declared they would officially recognise Palestine as a state.
It comes after the Prime Minister today confirmed Britain will ignore fury from the US and Israel regarding the decision - despite his deputy admitting it was little more than empty virtue-signalling.
Hamas official Mahmoud Mardaw said: 'These developments represent a victory for Palestinian rights and the justice of our cause, and send a clear message: no matter how far the occupation goes in its crimes, it will never be able to erase our national rights.'
In an effort to counter criticism, Sir Keir earlier said Hamas was a 'brutal terror organisation' and confirmed plans to ratchet up sanctions on the group.
