Amid a growing backlash over the Prime Minister's pledge - plus warnings that he could be breaking international law - he refused to back calls to make a hostage deal a main recognition condition.

Keir Starmer said conditions include a ceasefire and that Israel commits to a long-term peace process that delivers a Two State Solution.

A growing numbers of lawmakers in Starmer's Labour Party have asking him to recognize a Palestinian state to put pressure on Israel.